5280 September Issue 2023

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On The Cover
Combine gravel biking’s welcoming culture and ease of entry with Colorado’s seemingly endless maze of dirt roads and trails, and it’s clear why the Centennial State has become a mecca for the sport.

Firmly Rooted
Andrea Murdoch, the chef behind Denver’s Four Directions Cuisine, shares how to celebrate the fall harvest through a feast replete with traditional Indigenous foods.

Force of Nature
Luis Benitez wants to harness his experience as the former director of the Colorado Out- door Recreation Industry Office to create a similar entity in the federal government—but can he persuade Beltway politicians? 

Plus
Can’t Miss Special Section:
Private School Handbook – Your guide to Denver Metro private schools.