Colorado and Wyoming rank at the top of the list for lightning-strike fatalities in the United States. It’s scary stuff. But dying from a bolt of electricity may not be nearly as frightening as surviving one.

How I finally broke through a thick skull—to make sure it remains in one piece.

Twelve housemates, one house: co-op living at its finest.

Break bread with your local farmer and you’ll come away with a greater appreciation for Colorado’s food sources.