Camping is a favorite summer activity in Laramie and is a great way to enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer. It allows you to really immerse yourself in an area and get more in tune with the rhythms of nature. Campfires have been, in the minds of many, quintessential to camping. However, as…
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The town of Laramie rises 7200 feet above sea level in the Rocky Mountains and is surrounded by outdoor recreation areas on all sides, none of which are more than an hour’s drive away (and some as quick as 15 minutes or less!). This unique geography makes Laramie an excellent location for winter…
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*Note: Some information in this blog may be outdated. Please call 307-745-4195 or visit Centennial Snowy Range Visitor Center for the latest information. Looking to make some memories with your kiddos? How about a perfect 3-day winter weekend for families in Laramie? Laramie is a great winter-time…
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Some of the country’s best snowmobile territory can be found in the Snowy Range Mountains in southeastern Wyoming near Laramie. The Snowy Range is a superb destination for all levels of snowmobilers and boasts return visits from riders who rave about the area’s wide-open and wild country, scenic…
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Rising above the Laramie Valley, just East of the town of Laramie, are the Sherman Granite outcroppings that form a climber’s paradise: Vedauwoo (pronounced “Vee-Duh-Voo”). With a diversity of climbing opportunities that include bouldering and sport climbing, Vedauwoo is primarily known for its trad…
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The surrounding areas of Laramie, Wyoming are well-known for exceptional rock climbing. The Snowy Range Mountains to the west of Laramie offer traditional alpine climbs amidst stunning scenery, and the Vedauwoo Recreation Area, a vast expanse of public land 15 miles east of Laramie, is revered by…
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Laramie, Wyoming is the epicenter of some of the most scenic and least-crowded hiking you can find in the Rocky Mountain West. Due to the sheer quantity and quality of hiking trails in the area, selecting a trail can be a challenge. Still, too many good options are never a bad thing. Your choice…
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Laramie, Wyoming overflows with opportunities for epic mountain biking. Laramie mountain biking stands out not only for the quality and variety of trails but especially for the overall convenience of the location. By this, I mean that some trails literally start in town, while many others are just a…
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Vedauwoo is known as “the land of the earth-born spirit.” This is a fitting name for an area dominated by amazing rock formations and stunning views. Driving on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne, the gigantic rock “piles” of Vedauwoo rise up unexpectedly on the north side of the…
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Snowshoeing is a great winter sport: it’s fun, easy, relatively inexpensive, and offers a wonderful means for experiencing nature during the cold months. Look no further than Laramie, Wyoming, for a spectacular home base for snowshoeing, where opportunities to explore winter landscapes surround you…
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