Hiking

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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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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Wildflower Season in Laramie

Wildflower season is upon us here in Laramie and it is sure to be great with all the extra precipitation we received this spring. The wildflowers are abundant throughout the area beginning in June and continuing throughout the summer. There is no shortage of places to find wildflowers in the…

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Ultimate Laramie Jubilee Days Weekend

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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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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Best Places to Stay in the Snowy Range Mountains

The Snowy Range Mountains and Medicine Bow National Forest, located just 35 miles west of Laramie WY, are wonderful places to visit any time of year. With breathtaking views, amazing wildlife viewing, great fishing, and fantastic outdoor activities for all seasons, it is the perfect place to plan…

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