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7 Ways to Spend Spring Break in Laramie

Let's be real, Spring Break in Laramie can be a mixed bag. Some years it's a blizzard, some years it's beautiful and warm, but all years, a number of University students head home to see family or explore far reaches. That means a lot of our favorite hangs are less crowded, making it the perfect…

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Set Your Laramie New Year Resolution Goals

Set Your Sights on the Finish Line As we turn the page on the new year, runners, racers, and goal-makers alike find themselves at the starting line of new possibilities. With a whole calendar full of outdoor recreation events throughout 2024, this is the perfect time to set your sights on a goal…

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Sustainable Hunting in Wyoming

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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Birding Hotspots Near Laramie

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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Snowy Range Alpine Lake Guide

One of the most alluring aspects of visiting the Snowy Mountain Range is the abundance of alpine lakes you will find there. There are so many beautiful lakes in the Range that it will take multiple visits to see each one. The Snowy Range Scenic byway starts 30 miles west of Laramie, just past the…

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Top 6 Hiking Trails East of Laramie, WY

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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Top 5 Hiking Trails West of Centennial

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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Making a Vacation Out of Your Conference in Laramie

If you must travel for work, you should also travel for fun! Welcome to Laramie, WY also known as Laradise to locals. There are so many reasons to extend your conference trip to add a little fun for yourself. Offering great food, incredible western history, and plenty of outdoor recreation and…

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