10 Free Things to Do This Month, April 2019
Spring is in the air—and so are fun, free activities. We rounded up a few highlights to give you plenty of things to do all month long.
How to Train Your Bonsai Tree
Growing a bonsai isn’t as hard as you think, says this Denver bonsai master.
Meet the Colorado Scientists Famous for Predicting Hurricanes
Every April, a team of researchers at CSU puts out one of the most respected forecasts for hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean.
3 Innovative Ways to Live Greener
Here’s a convenient truth: These companies are making eco-friendliness easier on the Front Range.
Restaurant Review: The Wolf’s Tailor
Kelly Whitaker’s exciting ode to Japan and Italy is up to something new in Sunnyside.
Columbine, 20 Years Later: What Have We Learned?
A letter from the editor of 5280′s April 2019 issue.
By the Numbers: Street Sweeping in Denver
With the return of regular street sweeping this month, we broke down the numbers to show you exactly how the city makes the cleaning routine happen.
A Q&A with the Rockies’ Kyle Freeland
We talked bleacher bumming, favorite players, and pitching at elevation with Denver’s hometown hurler.
What to Wear During Shoulder Season
These new threads will keep you warm, cool, and dry—whatever the finnicky Colorado weather requires.
The Best Colorado Events: April 2019
Your short list of Colorado’s coolest April events.
This Is the Must-Order Dish at LeRoux
The head-turning wagyu beef tartare is evidence of pro technique and flavor—and it’s an instant classic.
Where We’re Eating: April 2019
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month.
Meet the Arvada Potter Making Custom Tableware for Chefs
Sean VanderVliet’s ceramics grace some of the loveliest spaces in Colorado—and he’s just getting started.
Damned If They Do
Are the beavers living in Colorado’s high country ingenious critters or inveterate nuisances—or both?
A New Way to Enjoy Pond Skimming
Sure, we could have just written an article about costumed lunatics sailing off a jump into freezing cold water. But why go the safe route? Instead, use our bingo board to get in on the fun.
You Can Now Fly Direct to Arizona’s High Country
The new (and only) nonstop flight from Denver to Flagstaff makes visiting northern Arizona more enticing than ever. Here are eight spots worth putting on your radar.
A Startup Makes Renting Gear Easier
Gearo’s new online marketplace hopes to be the Kayak of equipment rentals.
Meet Denver’s Own Bonsai Master
Harold “Hal” Sasaki has been teaching the art of bonsai to Mile High City dwellers for decades.
Why Denver Flea Changed Its Name to Fetch
The company known for its quarterly festivals is opening a brick-and-mortar store—and setting its sights beyond Denver.
The 5280 Farmer’s Almanac
We put all the wit and witicism we could muster into our condensed guide to gardening, pollinators, and astrology.
Columbine, 20 Years Later
On April 20, 1999, our world changed. Now, finally, a few remarkable kids are helping to transform it again.
The Hottest New Garden Shop in the City
Step inside Green Lady Gardens in the Art District on Santa Fe.
Backyard Goals in Wash Park
How Denver’s Ivy Street Designs turned a small plot into a lush, year-round retreat.
9 Local Designers to Follow on Instagram Now
These Mile High firms’ Instagram feeds are guaranteed to spark ideas for your own home.
Is Your Home Photo-Shoot Worthy?
A Denver-based business helps you cash in on your home’s good looks.
How to Love Your Landscape
Got the backyard blues? Read on for the 411 on outdoor improvement.
This New Residential High-Rise at Union Station Has Serious Design Cred
California-based decorator-to-the-stars Ken Fulk works his magic at the Grand.
This Belcaro Backyard Looks Like a Monet Painting
The Denver designers behind the al fresco dining space give us a tour.
Like a Charm: A Note from Our Editor
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s April/May 2019 issue.
We Found, We Love: House Numbers
Deep-six your dated digits and boost your home’s curb appeal with some fresh new digits.
Shopping Guide: The Best Showrooms for Your Renovation
Here, our totally subjective and almost (but not quite) comprehensive list of the shops 5280 Home editors recommend for home-renovation projects.
Peek Inside: A Century-Old Park Hill Home Gets a Major Facelift
What happens when a straightforward renovation project suddenly becomes a total home transformation? For this century-old Park Hill home: design magic.
