Rising Sun Distillery’s Locally Inspired Sips Hit the High Country
The Denver-based distillery has opened a second location in Frisco, serving seasonal cocktails and street food.
6 Ways to Safely Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Denver
Don’t let the last days of summer pass you by. Whether you’re staying home or looking to explore Denver, here are six ways to enjoy the holiday weekend.
Taste the Late-Summer Harvest at Grow & Gather in Englewood
Peak-season produce is for sale at the urban farm’s indoor market and on the menu at its on-site restaurant, the Feedery.
Colorado Drowning Deaths Hit a Record High. Here’s How to Stay Safe
This summer has been one of the deadliest ever on Colorado waters.
Denver Arts & Venues Closing for the Remainder of 2020
The agency will shutter Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the rest of its venues while also furloughing its 70 employees.
Big Art Is in Big Demand
All around Denver, large-scale art installations are adding giant personality to residential settings.
Chef Thomas Keller Wants to Cook Dinner with You on September 10
Pick up an ingredient kit at Marczyk Fine Foods, which has teamed up with Niman Ranch and the famous chef to host a virtual hog farmer appreciation fundraising dinner.
August Was One of the Hottest Months in Denver History
Ninety to 100-degree heat, coupled with very dry conditions has sparked intense wildfires and exacerbated drought conditions across the state.
How I Put a Pandemic Pool in My Front Yard
One editor saved her summer (while endangering her marriage) with a kid-friendly above-ground oasis.
Hike We Like: Isabelle Glacier Trail
Visit glistening alpine lakes, fields of columbines, and one of Colorado’s last remaining glaciers along this lesser-known Brainard Lake highlight.
5 New(ish) Restaurants Worth Checking Out in Broomfield
Potato doughnuts, fresh pasta, chicken satay, and brunch cocktails are on the menu at these spots, all of which opened within the past year.
The Best Staycation Deals at Front Range Hotels
Reeling from COVID-19 cancellations, local hotels are turning to stir-crazy Coloradans to fill empty beds.
Where Our Food Editors Are Eating Right Now, September 2020
On the menu this month: jerk chicken, lamb neck tacos made from food scraps, and ramen in Boulder.
3 Wildlife Viewing Opportunities Made Possible by Animal Instincts (to Get It On)
Every fall, these Centennial State animals prove they’ll do whatever it takes to find a mate.
How 4 of the State’s Most Colorful Fishing Flies Got Their Names
Intricately designed flies aren’t the only way Colorado tiers show off their imaginations.
How Jack’s Solar Garden Hopes To Transform Farming—For Good
The Boulder County solar farm uses an emerging concept called agrivoltaics to make more money off the land. But that’s just the start.
3 Ways To Wear Your Favorite Spring Clothes in the Fall
Three local fashion experts share their best tips for making spring pieces work in the fall.
Room for Milly Is a Denver Cocktail Haven
Swanky drinks, inventive small plates, and a whimsical ambiance make the LoHi bar an enchanting escape.
Restaurant Review: Is Fruition a Pandemic-Defying Wonder?
With a new chef in the kitchen, the farm-to-table pioneer impresses and delights.
The Man Who Saved the Nation From One of the Worst Environmental Disasters in History
Hugh Bennett was critical in rescuing the United States from the Dust Bowl. Yet almost no one has ever heard of him.
The 5280 Insider’s Guide To Rediscovering Boulder
As the state continues to reopen after a tough summer, it’s the perfect time to rediscover locales close to home, like this city at the base of the foothills. Welcome to the Boulder you’ve been overlooking.
8 Ways To Ease Overcrowding at Our National Parks
Rocky Mountain National Park has been overrun with visitors for years. Throw social distancing measures into the mix and thinning the herd becomes even more complicated—and necessary.
Generation Next
A letter from the editor of 5280‘s September 2020 issue.
How Poor Broadband Access Is Hurting Colorado’s Rural Communities During COVID-19
Patients across the Centennial State turned to telehealth as the novel coronavirus swept across the nation. But for rural residents struggling with internet access, this important tool may be out of reach.
How Twin Pandemics Transformed Denver’s Black Leadership
The confluence of COVID-19 and this summer’s Black Lives Matter protests brought a new generation of Black leaders to the forefront of Mile High City politics and activism.
So You Think You Had COVID-19 Before March?
We asked experts the likelihood that your illness last winter was actually the new coronavirus.
A Conversation About Black Entrepreneurship With the Co-Owner of Konjo Ethiopian Food
Fetien Gebre-Michael speaks out about owning a culinary business in Colorado.
City Park Golf Course Is Finally Set To Tee off Again
After a three-year, $45 million facelift—plus a few delays—the landmark City Park Golf Course is reopening with modern flourishes.
Denver’s Iconic Paramount Theatre Turns 90
5280 staffers celebrate the occasion by remembering taking the Iron Throne, meeting their idols, and seeing some amazing performances inside the Art Deco masterpiece.
These 10 Black Creatives Want More From Denver’s Fashion Scene
We asked nearly a dozen Denver-based models, hairstylists, designers, and creative directors to share what it means to be Black in the city’s fashion industry and the changes they would like to see. Here’s what they had to say.
Beetcoin Connects Everyday Investors With Local Agricultural Businesses
Boulder-based social entrepreneur Woody Tasch established the program to provide zero-percent interest loans to farmers and food start-ups using funds from private micro-donations.
A Boulder Artist Brings a New Glow to an Old Art Form
Hannah Hazel tells us about the bright future of stained glass.
It’s Time You Met the Spirit of Grace Gospel Singers
Spirit of Grace has been active in Denver for nearly a decade. But now, as protests sweep across the city, the gospel group is finding a new audience.
Visible is Bringing a Stacked Lineup to Red Rocks. Will it be Worth Watching?
Nathaniel Rateliff, Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Hunt, and others will perform at Red Rocks Unpaused next week in what might be the most interactive concert series of the pandemic.
Denver Has A New Drag Queen Pie Delivery Business
Meet Martin Howard, the acclaimed pastry chef behind the Pie Queen, who is also known as Chocolatina, Queen of the Dessert.
Zero Foodprint Partners With Colorado Restaurants To Combat Global Warming
A one percent surcharge on your bill helps local farms establish regenerative agricultural practices that may make all the difference.
Family of Elijah McClain Celebrates His Life a Year After His Fatal Run-in With Aurora Police
Sheneen McClain and her family honored her son with music, fellowship, and the “Cupid Shuffle.”
Hecho en Colorado Is a Celebration of the State’s Chicano and Mexicano Community
The exhibition, on view at History Colorado Center through January 2021, features the works of 40 artists.
Trouts Fly Fishing Is Casting into the Platte River at a New Location
Trouts Fly Fishing, founded in 1995 in Washington Park, just moved into its biggest Denver location yet.
6 Drivers Have Hit Colorado Protesters With Vehicles This Year
The incidents are part of a nationwide trend—and could have connections to far-right memes.
There Won’t Be Any James Beard Award Winners in 2020
Colorado had six finalists for the culinary awards, which were canceled by the James Beard Foundation today.
Why is This Woman Carrying a Green Box to the Top of Colorado’s Fourteeners?
Brittney Woodrum is summiting all 58 of Colorado’s fourteeners to help raise awareness for ShelterBox—and all of those impacted by the natural disasters that didn’t stop just because of COVID-19.
Breckenridge Brewer Suzanne Nance Debuts Women’s Equality Day Sour
The Eliza-rita, available on tap starting August 26, honors Colorado suffragist Eliza Pickrell Routt.
Denver’s Icon Source Is Like Match.com for Athletes and Brands
Nearly a year old, Denver-based startup Icon Source’s online platform helps businesses big and small make authentic, meaningful connections with athletes.
This Colorado Getaway Is the State’s First Certified “Passive House”
A Q&A with the designer of this 1,300-square-foot, certified International Passive House tucked into the mountains outside of Fort Collins. And, yes, you can rent it.
Want to Save Independent Restaurants? Contact Your Elected Officials
If passed, the RESTAURANTS Act will provide vital grants to mom-and-pop businesses—but the bill still needs the support of four Colorado Congressional representatives.
Arvada: Van Bibber Creek Trail
Van Bibber Park somehow delivers a paved trail with a natural vibe.
Boulder: Chapman Drive Trail
Bring Fido along for a romp through wildflowers while you enjoy gorgeous valley views.
Castle Rock: Rimrock Trail To Creek Bottom Trail
Castlewood Canyon State Park offers interest-piquing outdoor recreation for history buffs.
Castle Rock: Challenge Hill
Philip S. Miller Park’s staircase is a good warm-up for the more famous Manitou Incline.
Evergreen: Bergen Peak Trail
Big elevation gain provides access to great views and the aspen-dotted summit of 9,701-foot Bergen Peak.
Golden: Rawhide Trail
Don’t miss the trails at idyllic White Ranch Park.
Lakewood: Mount Carbon Loop
Bear Creek Lake Park proffers lake and mountain views.
Loveland: Wild Loop To Blue Sky Trail
A popular route for mountain bikers, Blue Sky Trail allows hikers to connect Devil’s Backbone and Horsetooth Mountain open spaces.
Lyons: Grindstone Quarry Trail To Lichen Loop
Grindstone Quarry Trail is a stunning—and blessedly bike-free—path in Heil Valley Ranch.
Parker: Perimeter Trail To Two Bridges Trail
Bayou Gulch Open Space is your ticket to a long but relatively flat jaunt.
Littleton: Carpenter Peak Trail
Roxborough State Park’s Carpenter Peak is a manageable—and enjoyable—climb.
