The photo above is of the town of Centennial, c.early 1900s (photo is part of the Ludwig Collection, used with permission from Anne Brande of Ludwig Photography) Just a few miles west of Laramie, on Highway 130, lies the Centennial Valley and the town of Centennial. The Valley is nestled between…
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Our planet, and its wild resources, are finite and precious. It may be surprising to learn that hunting wild game is a very sustainable and environmentally conscious way of procuring meat. Wyoming hunters overwhelmingly value their state’s natural resources. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department…
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The holiday season is quickly approaching. With it comes the biggest shopping season in the U.S. Maybe this year consider making your holiday purchases locally. Why shop local? Well for starters, shopping local benefits your local community in a variety of important ways. It is better for the…
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Looking to shop locally? It’s a great way to support the community, help the environment, and find unique and wonderful products. Laramie is full of many wonderful locally-owned stores. What’s even better, many of these stores carry locally-made products! Check out these great stores and their…
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The beautiful mallard photo in the header above was taken by Talena Runner at Meeboer Lake. The Laramie area is a wonderful place for birding. From prairie birds to mountain birds, and even waterfowl. Laramie is adjacent to several Audubon birding “hot spots.” Laramie is located along the central…
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The Laramie area has tons of great trails. Vedauwoo Recreation Area, Happy Jack Area, Pole Mountain Recreation Area, and Curt Gowdy State Park have a variety of trails perfect for hiking and biking, or accessing fishing, climbing, or boating opportunities. Curt Gowdy State Park encompasses three…
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With summer quickly approaching, it's time to start making plans to attend Laramie’s annual celebration Laramie Jubilee Days. Every July, Laramie comes alive with parades, a rodeo, and many other events. The 2024 Laramie Jubilee Days will be held from July 6 th through the 14 th . There are so many…
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Looking for some mid-summer fun? How about the ultimate Laramie Jubilee Days weekend? Laramie Jubilee Days is known as Wyoming’s Hometown Celebration. With a PRCA Rodeo, Mr. T Xtreme Bull Riding, live music, carnival, and so much more, this is one summer festival you won't want to miss. Originally…
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The Laramie area has many beautiful trails. The area near Centennial, Wyoming (about 30 miles west of Laramie) is particularly beautiful. Nestled in Medicine Bow National Forest in the Snowy Range Mountains are a huge variety of trails for hiking, biking, and more. Explore these top five hiking…
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The artwork above, Daydreamers, was created by Tara Pappas (used with permission from Tara Pappas Art) Laramie has an abundance of extremely talented local artists. Leather crafters, photographers, weavers, painters, ceramics artists, sculptors, and many more call Laramie home. There are so many…
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