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Avalanche Defensemen Erik Johnson on Life Without His Three Front Teeth

"No one on the ice is intimidated by [the gap]. It's the NHL."

By Jay Bouchard

Hogwarts Houses, Colorado Edition

We played "sorting hat" with some of Colorado's most recognizable faces.

By Angela Ufheil

How 3 Denver Criminals Earned Their Bizarre Nicknames

If the silly monikers crackling across police radios are any indication, Coloradans have a particularly good sense of humor. Take a break from the anxiety-inducing news cycle and enjoy the stories behind three amusing nicknames (and our artful interpretations of the crimes).

By Mary Murphy

A 100-Year-Old Dude Ranch Renovates for a New Century

A luxury dude ranch outside of Granby is celebrating a century of existence with renovations and special events and deals.

By Daliah Singer

Are You a Helpful Colorado Tour Guide? Take Our Quiz to Find Out

In anticipation of the tourism department's new training platform, Colorado Concierge, we created our own, much less official, hospitality test.

By Angela Ufheil

The Chiseled Icons of Colorado Climbing

The best way to honor some of Colorado's greatest rock jocks? Give them their own Mt. Rushmore.

By Kim Habicht

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.

By Shane Monaghan

How to Get a Date in Denver

We pulled statistics from popular dating apps to figure out what Denverites are looking for when it comes to love.

By Alicia M. Cohn

6 Cool Things You Can Get in a Colorado Vending Machine

Forget the Kit Kat bars—these Centennial State vendors dispense goods like jewelry, bike parts, and even the occasional lift ticket.

By Julie Bielenberg

How to Train Like a Ninja in Colorado

American Ninja Warrior champion Geoff Britten just helped launch Ninja Nation, an obstacle course gym with locations in Lafayette and Centennial. He dishes on his winning strategy, how to stay focused, and what you don't see on NBC's hit show.

By Daliah Singer

What Scents Remind You of Being Home for the Holidays?

We asked readers to weigh in on social media.

By Mary Clare Fischer

How the Ikon and Epic Passes Came to Dominate Colorado Ski Hills

If you want to schuss multiple Colorado mountains this winter, you essentially have two primary options thanks to Alterra Mountain Co. and Vail Resorts. Here's what the ski pass evolution looked like.

By Shane Monaghan

Visit the Colorado Sets of These Scary-Bad Movies

Love campy horror films? This story is for you.

By Angela Ufheil

What Would Happen if an Influenza Outbreak Struck Denver in 2018?

We made some educated guesses.

By Will Jarvis

People Actually Fell for These Crazy Colorado Hoaxes

A fossil cast from concrete, a giant potato—this is what fake news actually looks like.

By Spencer Campbell

Things Sure Have Changed Since 1993

We celebrate our silver anniversary with a blast-from-the-past retrospective.

By Angela Ufheil

Fresh Fairways

A par-72 championship golf course is coming Berthoud, marking a rare (but welcome) new development in Colorado.

By Daliah Singer

The 6 Kooky Small-Town Festivals You Should Pencil in This Summer

If you're all Velorama/Telluride Bluegrass/Cherry Creek Arts festival-ed out, try one of these lesser-known, super weird—and wonderful—gatherings instead.

By Kaelyn Lynch

What You Can’t Put on Your License Plate in Colorado

These 10 license plates were rejected by Colorado's Division of Motor Vehicles.

By Spencer Campbell

5 Common Allergens You Should Watch Out for While Exploring

Plus, how best to avoid those sneeze-inducing spores.

By Katie Ciaglo

Colorado’s Greatest Hits

We looked back on the past 100 years of music in the Centennial State to identify our most memorable songs by decade.

By Jeff Waraniak

Colorado Candy Hearts

5280 gives the quintessential Valentine's Day candy a Centennial State makeover

5 Meditation Tips to Start Your New Year in Peace

A silent meditation retreat might be just what you need to make 2018 your best year yet...but before you go, make sure you're in the right head space.

By Ryan Peacock

How to Survive Wilderness Woes

Expert advice to keep a dangerous stumble, angry critter, or outdoor affliction from ruining your adventure.

By Dan England

The Coolest Outdoor Recreation World Records Held By Coloradans

From the most human-powered BASE jumps in 24 hours to the oldest person to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro, our denizens have achieved some serious outdoorsy feats.

By Shane Monaghan