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The 50 Best Hikes in Colorado

From flower-filled meadows to deep red-rock canyons to the tip-top of the state, these footpaths take you where you want to go. Let the debate begin!

The Charming, Eccentric, Blessed Life of Lee Maxwell

Ninety-four-year-old Lee Maxwell lives in Eaton and owns a Guinness-world-record-holding washing machine museum. When his wife of 71 years recently died, Maxwell was left to ponder what his new life would look like—and if anyone, besides him, cares about his singular collection.

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.

How Scientists Are Working to Reverse Colorado’s Bug Decline

Coloradans have long extolled their home’s relative lack of pests, but the Centennial State depends on native insects to support its various and diverse ecosystems. Lately, though, native creepy-crawlies have been dropping like flies, leaving scientists scrambling to save them.

Denver’s Top Dentists 2024

Keep your mouth happy with 5280’s comprehensive list of more than 900 of the best dentists in Denver and beyond.

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How Colorado Is Addressing Its (Massive) Aging Population

Colorado’s 65-and-older population is exploding—a reality that has spurred local governments, educational institutions, health care providers, and nonprofits to find novel ways to support Centennial Staters as they age.

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