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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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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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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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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One of the main reasons visitors and locals alike love Laramie is the wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities that surround our town. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest is the main star of Laramie’s backyard and encompasses the stunning Snowy Range Mountains to the west and the…
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Visitors and locals alike love Laramie for all the amazing outdoor recreation opportunities it has to offer. This rocky mountain town is surrounded by beautiful ecosystems, including the stunning glacial habitats of the Snowy Range Mountains, the alluring meadows and forests of the Happy Jack…
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Laramie is known for inspiring landscapes, outdoor recreation, historic charm, cultural vibrancy, and all the goods that come with hosting Wyoming’s only four-year university. This unique combination makes it an exceptional place to visit, allowing you to follow your interests in whichever…
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Laramie is home to some of the most scenic and least-crowded hiking trails you can find in the Rocky Mountain West. The sheer quantity and quality of hiking opportunities in the area is truly amazing, encompassing the high alpine and breathtaking terrain of the Snowy Range Mountains, the…
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The Town of Laramie lies in the southeastern corner of Wyoming and, like many parts of the state, it is home to wide open spaces and truly breathtaking mountain scenery. While during your stay in the Laramie area you’re sure to happen upon some amazing views without even trying, doing a little more…
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Summer in the Rocky Mountain West is as fleeting as it is astoundingly beautiful. In Laramie, Wyoming, residents speak of summer with a tone of reverence and appreciation that approaches the spiritual. The area’s long winters, though full of recreational opportunities themselves, make extra love for…
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