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Lindsey B. King

Editor

Lindsey B. King runs the editorial department at 5280, which means she does a little bit of everything but mostly spends her days panicking about missed deadlines. She is a six-time ASME National Magazine Award finalist—and a two-time winner—for stories that are either about the great outdoors or, you know, dying. See: “Shattered Minds,” “The 5280 Guide To Winter Camping,” Sheer Beauty,” “The Art Of Dying Well,” “Earth, Wind & Water,” and “Low On O2.” In 2017, King was named a Folio: Top Women in Media honoree, and many of her other stories, like “Hooked,” “Gone,” and “Undefeated,” have been honored at various journalism awards ceremonies. King was born in Charleston, West Virginia, spent more than a decade in suburban Atlanta, and moved to Colorado in 2001. She has an ABJ in magazine journalism from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism (Go, Dawgs!). She is unreasonably proud of never having been on Facebook and TikTok confuses her, but she tweets occasionally (@linzbking) and looks at dog videos on Instagram (@linzbking).

Articles By Lindsey B. King

Palisade peaches at Herman Produce.

6 Palisade Peach Stands To Visit This Season

Late July, August, and early September are the best months to make a trip to Colorado’s peach capital, where you can grab just-picked crops from charming roadside vendors. Here, a handful of our favorite, ahem, pit stops.

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And the Winner of This Year’s Top of the Town Award for Best Magazine Goes to…

A letter from the editor of 5280.

The Best of Denver in 2024, According to Readers

Our readers selected 89 winners in categories like home accessories, patio dining, golf course, and cocktail menu.

Dancers/dj at Stay Tuned

The Best Denver Culture and Nightlife of 2024

If you need a book to read, a place to dance, or a killer cocktail to sip, we’ve got all of that—and more.

The Best Denver Dining of 2024

From the best new restaurant to the tastiest dessert shop, our editors found the places that will satisfy your taste buds.

Top of the Town 2024

We uncovered 119 reasons to love Denver.

The 5280 Guide to Utah’s Arches National Park

If you’ve already hit Colorado’s four national parks, the next closest is this stunner in Utah. Here, all the details you need for having an amazing experience.

Stories of Summer

A letter from the editor of 5280.

12 Summer Reads Chosen by the Experts at Denver’s Tattered Cover Book Store

These new and upcoming releases—all written by Colorado authors—are the perfect page turners to pack for your summer vacation.

The Stewards of Colorado’s Fourteeners

A letter from the editor of 5280.

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Meet the Local Nonprofit Responsible for Nearly Every Trail on Colorado’s Fourteeners

The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has built sustainable routes on 36 14,000-foot peaks in the past 30 years.

Small plates and wine at La Bouche. Photo by Riane Menardi Morrison

19 of Denver’s Best Wine Bars

Whether you’re a pét-nat connoisseur or don’t know a Chardonnay from a Sauvignon Blanc, there’s a wine bar in Denver that will satisfy your palate.

Replacing Black Gold

A letter from the editor of 5280.

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10 Spring Break Reads Chosen by the Experts at Denver’s Tattered Cover Book Store

These new and upcoming releases—all written by Colorado authors—are exactly what you need to relax during your kid’s week off.

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World of Flavor

A letter from the editor of 5280.

Pool at Garden of the Gods Resort

The 5280 Guide to the Newer, Cooler Colorado Springs

Our 28 best reasons to visit our formerly stodgy neighbor to the south.

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Being Raised on Small-Town Amateur Hockey

A letter from the editor of 5280.

The 26 Best Podcasts to Listen to in 2024

Whether they’re produced by Coloradans or focus on western issues, these audio delights—some of which are older but still relevant and some of which are still pumping out new episodes—are required listening.

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The Emotional Fallout from Being Scammed Is Real

A letter from the editor of 5280.

people

How Many Close Friends Do You Have?

A letter from the editor of 5280.

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