Celebrating an anniversary? Taking your crush on a first date? Want to rekindle the spark? Funky eateries, cozy hideaways, outdoor adventures, the perfect night in—we’ve planned for every occasion. We’ll leave the hard part (finding that special someone) up to you.

The truth about how one of the smartest, most versatile dogs in the world came to be in Colorado.

From dive bars to chic cocktail lounges, we drank our way through the Mile High City to find the best places to imbibe.

Our annual, must-have guide to the best physicians—nearly 300 of them in more than 80 medical specialties—in the Mile High City.

Finding a great dentist can be as challenging as trying to floss each night. Thankfully, we’ve done the hard part for you. 5280 teamed up with topDentists, a company that creates nationwide dentists listings, to track down Colorado’s best dentists—in eight specialties (including orthodontics!)—to keep your pearly whites, well, pearly. *And the rest of Colorado

Drs. Jennifer McLean and Amy Brown—who live in Denver and Glenwood Springs, respectively—practice in medically underserved areas of our state. It's not what most doctors would call a choice position. They do it because they love it. But their jobs come with a fringe benefit that might make other would-be docs reconsider the waning career of general practitioner.

Emotional well-being is a state of health that many of us take for granted. But even the most stable psyche can wobble from time to time. Unfortunately, accessing mental health care can be a frustrating and confusing labyrinth. Here, we give you a basic map for navigating the maze.

We don’t want to hear you say there’s nothing to do around here ever again. C’mon folks, we live in Colorado—there’s loads of great stuff to experience all year long. So, pull out your calendar and find a permanent marker. From must-see concerts and summer festivals to sporting events and holiday activities, we’ve got you scheduled for fun throughout 2012.

The wrongful conviction of Tim Masters is one of the most egregious miscarriages of justice in Colorado history.

Ever think about finally getting that advanced degree to push you just a bit further up the ladder? Or have you ever considered switching careers altogether? Meet four Denverites who’ve done just that—and learn how do it yourself.