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Colorado River Songs

The stories of the Colorado River Basin, as told by the people who live there—and one folk band.

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Denver’s Best Fried Chicken

Fried chicken may appear on many a Denver menu these days, but not all versions are created equal—or alike. We found three styles that are perfect, all in their own ways.

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Betting (On) the Farm

Help Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, and vintners stay on their lands—and see firsthand where your food comes from—by jumping boot-first into the burgeoning agritourism trend.

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Breach of Honor

Veterans who leave the military with other-than-honorable discharges often are denied health care and other Veterans Affairs benefits. Yet many suffer from conditions—such as post-traumatic stress disorder—that could have contributed to the behaviors that got them kicked out in the first place. The University of Denver’s Veterans Advocacy Project wants to help.

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A More Efficient Denver

How a five-year-old program has been saving the city money and time.

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My South Park

On the 20th anniversary of Comedy Central’s iconic cartoon about the fictional South Park, Colorado-raised Ted Conover, who fell for the real thing as a teenager, returns decades later to discover that not much—and everything—has changed.

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Can Kyle Clark Reinvent The 6 O’Clock News?

After a year on the air, 9News’ Next With Kyle Clark is still finding its footing. Will the show—and its ambitious anchor—succeed in changing how we watch the local news?

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Closing the Gap

How Coloradans are increasing access to health care for the state’s most vulnerable populations.

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What to Do in August

Your short list of Colorado’s coolest events this month.

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Restaurant Review: Annette

Caroline Glover’s restaurant, Annette, beckons diners with warm hospitality and simple yet stunning fare.

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What We’re Eating In August

The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month, August 2017.

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The Real South Park

A letter from the editor of our August 2017 issue.

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Hidden Gem: Long Shots

The menu at this quirky Wheat Ridge bar takes an unexpected venture to Vietnam.

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The Latest News in Local Retail

A brick-and-mortar Warby Parker opens, conflict-free diamonds come to Cherry Creek, and Dress For Success’ annual fundraiser gives you an excuse to go shopping for a good cause.

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Art At Elevation

How Breckenridge became the country’s artsiest small town.

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Opening Alert: Birdcall

The team behind Park Burger and Homegrown Tap & Dough embraces tech at its new fried chicken sandwich joint in Five Points.

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Shop Talk: Farmhouse & Co.

Chelsea Harding, the Rosedale shop owner, may just be the Joanna Gaines of Colorado.

3 Things You Didn’t Know about Josh Wolkon

As Vesta celebrates 20 years, Wolkon looks back on what makes his flagship—and himself—tick: To-do lists, restaurant tours, trusting in luck, and the changing face of hospitality.

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French 75 Opens Today

Frank Bonanno is back, this time with a casual French bistro in the heart of downtown.

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Colorado By Nature: Bristlecone Pines

Stroll through a grove of ancient trees whose twisted trunks have stood on Mt. Evans’ windswept slopes since the fall of the Roman Empire.

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First-Timer’s Guide: Taos, New Mexico

Head to this Northern New Mexico destination—less than a five-hour drive from Denver!—for a funky vacation in a Southwestern landscape.

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I-70 Expansion Hits Another Legal Roadblock

A group of community activists led by developer Kyle Zeppelin has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Highway Administration, which may delay the project.

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6 Picturesque Picnic Spots

Celebrate summer with an al fresco meal at one of these idyllic dining spots. Plus, our favorite eats to round out your summit menu.

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Your Guide to Denver Design Week

Can’t clear your calendar from July 15–21? Here’s what you won’t want to miss during this weeklong celebration of Colorado’s best architecture, interior design, art, and technology.

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Top of the Town 2017: Services

Go ahead: Shake up your self-care (or ski-care, or four-legged-friend-care) routine with one of these fabulous finds. You deserve it.

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Top of the Town 2017: Shopping

Local artisans and designers have spent years turning the Mile High City into a retail mecca—one that rewards both big spenders and bargain hunters. In short: There’s never been a better time to buy.

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Top of the Town 2017: Dining

From classics like steak to new of-the-moment categories such as market hall and eatertainment, we’re here to push your palate no matter what cuisine—or dining experience—you’re hungry for.

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M.J. Szymanski’s Sweet Life

The pastry chef creates everything from tangy lemon bars to birthday cake panna cotta for Stella’s on 16th.

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Life, Hacked

It’s summertime and the living’s easier, thanks to these four Colorado-based initiatives.

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High Achiever: Taylor VanAllen

With his name already affixed to one slacklining record, Morrison’s Taylor VanAllen is gearing up for more.

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Bragging Rights

Are you up to these eight outdoor challenges?

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Where We’re Eating In July

The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month, July 2017.

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Kelly Whitaker’s Heritage Grain Crusade

With his new nonprofit, the Noble Grain Alliance, the Basta chef is bringing heritage grains back to Colorado farms and restaurants—and to you and me.

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The Feather Baron

Thomas Whiting breeds birds not for their meat, but for their feathers, in a quest to satisfy a clientele of fly-fishers—and his own obsession with perfect plumage.

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Adam Gildar’s Excellent Adventure

How the 32-year-old gallerist is thriving on cultural contradictions and the vagaries of the art world—and aiming to put Denver on the international scene’s radar in the process.

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Molly Brown Would Have Turned 150 This Year

Yes, the Titanic icon is no longer with us, but we’re surprised she lived as long as she did. We detail some of her other death-defying moments.

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Leadville Transforms Itself (Again)

Change has come to the historic mining city of Leadville in a big way. And for the Latino residents who call the highest-elevation city in the United States home, that means facing new challenges—and new fears.

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Our Summer on the Colorado Trail

When my husband decided to run all 486-plus miles of the Colorado Trail last year, we had no idea how profoundly it would shape our family’s future.

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Disaster on Denali

Fifty years ago this month, three Colorado mountaineers survived the deadliest disaster in the history of Alaska’s infamous Denali. What went wrong on that fateful day—and how did the Colorado men make it out alive?

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Mountain Majesties

A letter from the editor of our July 2017 issue.

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What to Do in July

Your short list of Colorado’s coolest July events.

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Summer Camp Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore

It’s hard to deny the nostalgia when you drop off your kid at summer camp. Just because you’ve got a 401(k), though, doesn’t mean you can’t go back to camp yourself. Forget tug-of-war: These four Colorado getaways come with grown-up perks.

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Making Memories

A letter from the editor of the 2017 edition of 5280 Traveler.

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How to Bike Like a Local

Eat, drink, and ride like a local on these new(ish) Colorado bike-cations.

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Soak, Explore, Repeat

Pair your winter jaunts to sultry mountain pools with explorations of the chilly landscapes beyond the resorts.

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Gear Up

The best part about planning a trip is buying new (Colorado-designed) equipment.

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Sightsee Like a Tourist, Eat Like a Local

Every Denverite has played tour guide at one time or another. How can you go from good host to great? Take your guests to a few of the city’s most iconic spots—and then show them how to eat like a local.

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Spend Your Summer in the Sun (Valley)

Escape the nightmare that is I-70 traffic by jetting to the mountain town Colorado would love to claim as its own.

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The Guide to Colorado’s Best Wilderness Areas

Ten of our favorite federally protected wilderness areas in the Centennial State where you can hike, camp, hunt, and fish—and just generally fall more deeply in love with Colorado.

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The Guide to Camping in Colorado

A comprehensive look at setting up under the stars, including the 30 best places to camp in Colorado, tips on must-have gear, and gourmet (but easy!) recipes.

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The Bold and the Beautiful

Utah’s Westwater Canyon offers stellar scenery and sought-after solitude—but only for boaters brave enough to face its rapids.

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What to See at Denver Comic Con 2017

Not all heroes wear capes, but our guide to one of the nation’s largest Comic Con events gives you the tools to save the day.

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Cook Like A Pro: Food Lab

Expand your skill set and share a meal at this gorgeous Boulder cooking school.

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How to Cook with Edible Flowers

Chef Kyle Mendenhall of Arcana and farmers Sarah and Tom Rumery of Osage Gardens share their pro tips.

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This Adventure Race Is Made for Kids

The Kids Adventure Games, which launched in Vail eight years ago, is the only race series in the nation designed specifically for kids.

Behind the Vines: Bigsby’s Folly

Life is an adventure at this new craft winery, which brings the best of California and other grape-growing regions to an unpretentious, Roaring Twenties-themed tasting room in the heart of RiNo.

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The Best of Denver’s Vibrant Street Art

The Mile High City’s public art goes beyond commissioned installations. Here, we take a look at Denver’s most stunning murals and eye-catching street art.

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Jax Fish House Chef Heads to Washington

As part of her work with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Sheila Lucero met with members of Congress to advocate for the importance of healthy oceans.

Bar Helix Is Coming to RiNo

Kendra Anderson (aka Swirl Girl Denver) will soon open a bar that combines her wine, spirits, and food expertise in a luxury-meets-industrial space.

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Hike We Like: Twin Lakes Trail

This lakeside stroll near Leadville has unbeatable views of Colorado’s two highest peaks and the quaking aspen groves adorning their slopes.

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Wishing for Good

A string of Douglas Country School District feeder schools break Make-A-Wish fundraising record.

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How the AHCA Would Affect Medicaid in Colorado

Approximately 600,000 Colorado residents would lose their Medicaid coverage by 2030 if the Republicans’ current repeal-and-replace healthcare bill passes the Senate.

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Why You Need to Go to White Pie

The latest endeavor from the family behind Dos Santos is all about New Haven-style pizzas, delicate pastas, and…frosé?

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