Lisa Van Horne
Lisa Van Horne is a writer, editor, and communications professional with a passion for telling the unique stories of people, businesses, and places. Having traded the subways and skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan for the bliss that is Boulder, Lisa has found home in Colorado and writes on topics including architecture and design, craft beer, local businesses, and local lifestyle. When she’s not scribbling away she can be found exploring Colorado’s mountain towns, learning how to play guitar, swimming, cooking, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills and Colorado Avalanche. Twitter: <a href="https://wwwtwitter.com/LisaVanHorne31">@LisaVanHorne31</a> Portfolio: <a href="http://www.lisavanhorne.com">www.lisavanhorne.com</a>
36 articles on Your Boulder
Redstone Meadery: From Lore to Local
What do you envision when you hear the word “mead?” Do you think of castles and knights, medieval royalty sipping it out of goblets, ancient Greeks imbibing in...
Staples of Summer: Boulder’s Mexican Food and Fare
Forgive me — I’m looking for some heat since, well…SNOW. Having lived in San Diego for four years, harbingers of summertime for me include enjoying fish tacos o...
The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks: A History
Both residents of and visitors to Boulder alike have instilled images of the city in their minds, whether that be a freezeframe of the Flatirons, Chautauqua, or...
Not-So-Slim Pickins: Bluegrass in Boulder
In August 2015, I was very excited to see my first bluegrass band since moving to Boulder when the Yonder Mountain String Band announced they would be playing a...
From Colorado to Hollywood: A History of Dalton Trumbo
There are stories behind every famous and well-known name, whether that name appears on a monument, a building, or a plaque of any kind. There’s a reason that t...
A Snowstorm to Remember: December 1913
First things first — we post about a snowstorm and WHAT, no photo-packed post? We’re very conscious about copyright laws, and most of the photos available from...
Connecting Colorado: Boulder’s Railroad History
While the Polar Express might’ve left the station for the season, Boulder’s still rich in railroad history. The construction of railroads is historically synony...
Discovering Boulder Along Flagstaff Road
It took a few months of living in Boulder for me to realize I’d never explored what was west of Chautauqua on Baseline Road. One morning after an early Chautauq...
Hazel’s Beverage World: Highlighting Local
Boulder’s local businesses are part of the area’s identity and sense of community, from craft breweries to wineries to restaurants that grow, utilize, and value...
Peppercorn: Pearl Street in a Nutshell
If you’ve ever found yourself perusing Pearl Street Mall between Broadway and 13th Street, chances are you’ve had your eyes caught by an inviting, visually arre...
The Flatirons Food Film Festival: October 19th – 25th
A true Boulderite’s love of food is not simply limited to what is instantly gratifying and drool-inducing on the surface. Here in Boulder, the majority of the p...
Taking Pride in Boulder’s LGBTQ Community: 2015 Boulder Pridefest
Beginning on Wednesday, September 9th, Boulder will kick off a week of pride; vibrant, celebratory, community-centered, reflective, and influential pride. Bould...