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

We made some educated guesses.

People Actually Fell for These Crazy Colorado Hoaxes

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

Things Sure Have Changed Since 1993

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

Fresh Fairways

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

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.

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

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

Five Common Allergens you Should Watch Out for While Exploring

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

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.

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.

How to Survive Wilderness Woes

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

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.

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 150 Years

We look back at some of the agency's most impressive achievements over more than a century in existence.

Gets A Tarot Reading

A new tarot card deck from Boulder publisher Roost Books tells us how to improve the magazine.

How to Behave at High School Sporting Events

Some free advice as we approach the fall season for Colorado high school athletics.

A More Efficient Denver

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

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.

Colorado Tourism Office Introduces the Colorado Field Guide

Discover new places to explore in the Centennial State with the Colorado Field Guide.

And The Winners Are…

Six Bizarre Majors That Will Actually Get You A Job In Colorado

So you can tell your parents to get off your back.

Give As You Live

You might already be giving back to the community, just by going about your regular day.

Visit Portland Without Leaving Colorado

Get a taste of America's second most hipster city (Denver ranks third) without ever stepping outside the Centennial State.

Loaded Question

We dreamed up the one question regional journalists would ask if (brutal) honesty really were the best policy.

Estes Park Inn Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary This Year

The bed-and-breakfast is known worldwide for its collection of approximately 30,000 keys.

From The Rockies To Mt. Everest

How a local doctor used the Centennial State's epic terrain to prepare for one of the world's most demanding climbs.

‘Tis The Season for Grievances

5280 staffers and readers explain how Colorado let them down in 2016.

The Marrying Kinds

Plenty of Denverites are finding love. Here's how to make it last.

Colorado’s “Other” Weed

Everything you ever wanted to know about the lifecycle of tumbleweeds. 

Where the Wild Things Are

Hidden in plain sight in Commerce City, the National Wildlife Property Repository is one of the country’s most vital resources for protecting nature’s creatures and educating the public.

Summer Jams

The most popular songs in Denver, according to Spotify.