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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.

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.

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.

Backyard Goals in Wash Park

How Denver’s Ivy Street Designs turned a small plot into a lush, year-round retreat.

Let’s Talk About Colorado’s Amazing Female Astronauts

NASA may not have been properly prepared for the first-ever all-women spacewalk, which was supposed to take place on March 29. But we’re honoring Colorado’s female astronauts and their contributions to NASA anyway.

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First-Timer’s Guide: Casper, Wyoming

More than a pitstop en route to Jackson Hole or Yellowstone, this central Wyoming town is full of charm, suds, and adventure.

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Tour Tiny Homes at the 2019 Denver Home Show

Tiny homes—from shipping-container houses to gypsy wagons—will have a big presence at this spring’s Denver Home Show, March 22–24 at the National Western Complex.

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Why We Love the Linear Chandelier

The horizontal lighting fixture may be just the statement-making piece your space—big or small—needs.

How to Enjoy Aspen on a Budget

There’s more to Aspen than caviar crepes and bluetooth gondolas. Here’s how the 99 percent can enjoy the world-renowned ski town.

Explore the Mind of Leonardo da Vinci at the DMNS

Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius is the most comprehensive exhibition of the polymath’s work and life to date, and includes a look at his codices, a chance to test out his inventions, and a deeper look at the iconic “Mona Lisa.”

9 Free Things to Do in Denver This Month

Free food. Free comedy. Free storytelling. Need we say more? Mark your calendar for these budget-friendly happenings in the Mile High City this month.

Maxwell Freed Needs Your Help

A local toddler is suffering from a disease so rare it doesn’t even have a name. His mother is on a quest to get him care before it’s too late.

So, You Want to Try Backcountry Skiing?

Backcountry skiing in Colorado is growing in popularity which, in turn, is exposing more people to the inherent danger of the sport. Here’s a primer on how and where to safely and responsibly approach terrain beyond resort boundaries.

Does Hyperloop Still Have a Future in Colorado?

It’s been more than a year since the prospect of hyperloop technology made a splash on the Front Range. But after one of the most anticipated projects fell apart, it’s unclear if—and when—Colorado might be home to futuristic transportation.

Is Mt. Evans Due for a New Name?

The fourteener’s namesake authorized one of the most shameful acts in Colorado history—and some think it’s time for a change.

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At Beckon, Dinner Is the Show

Guests get front-row views of executive chef Duncan Holmes and his team as they sauté, slice, pour, and plate a bounty of Scandinavian-inspired courses.

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Our Parting Gifts for Lindsey Vonn

Following the Vail resident’s retirement, we decided to add three more medals of our own to her already overstuffed trophy case.

Inside Colorado’s Wonderful World of Wellness

Wellness has never been buzzier. Or more confusing. Or more relevant. Here’s how to navigate the mystifying universe of holistic health in the Centennial State.

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Portrait of an Artist

A letter from the editor of 5280‘s March 2019 issue.

Restaurant Review: The Way Back

Chef John Lavelle explores a fascinating line between creativity and confusion—and clearly has the talent to stay on the right side of it.

Tattoos Become Fine Art at the MCA This Spring

Brooklyn-based tattoo artist Amanda Wachob brings her dazzling designs to canvas—and to the Mile High City—with a new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Snowshoe Hike We Like: Peaks Trail

This challenging trek connects the towns of Frisco and Breckenridge with a scenic trail through the White River National Forest.

Habit Carbon Debuts in Five Points

California Street is now home to a funky day-to-night spot replete with CBD-spiked doughnuts and coffee, a full bar, and much more.

Elephant Revival’s Daniel Rodriguez Goes Solo

Best known as a founding member of the Nederland folk band, the singer-songwriter will release his first solo EP, Your Heart, The Stars, The Milky Way, on February 15.

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This Isn’t Your Grandparents’ Senior Living Facility

Balfour Senior Living, a collection of luxury Front Range retirement communities, is rethinking the way “aging in place” looks and feels. Here, co-founder Susan Juroe shows us how health, safety, and great design can coexist.

Buying a Diamond Just Got (Even More) Personal

At the Diamond Reserve in Cherry Creek North, you can work with a diamond broker to find the perfect stone for any piece of jewelry, while staying on budget.

A-Basin Gets New High-Elevation Grub

Situated at 12,456 feet, Arapahoe Basin’s newest Italian eatery claims the title of highest restaurant in the United States.

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8 Classic Colorado Date Ideas

The Front Range’s awe-inspiring outdoors, plentiful breweries and dispensaries, and historical charm are the perfect kindling for a high-altitude romance.

Colorado Bookshelf: The Black Coats

In Colleen Oakes’ newest young-adult novel, vengeance belongs to a group of women who track down the men who hurt them.

How to Watch Lindsey Vonn’s Last Race

The Colorado-based ski legend may be launching out of her final start house with a fresh layer of pain, but that’s not likely to slow her down.

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How to Turn Your Home Into a Homestead

The homesteading trend is hot—and a major focus of this year’s Colorado Garden & Home Show—so we asked the experts how to pull it off on even the smallest plot.

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