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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Laramie, Wyoming, is a special place for many reasons. Visitors and locals alike frequently point to the easily accessible and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities that surround the city as one of the key reasons they love Laramie. Our beautiful, great outdoors is one of the main things…
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Visitors and locals alike love Laramie for the wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities it has to offer, especially because these opportunities lie just minutes from town. The stunning glacial habitats of the Snowy Range Mountains, the impressive Sherman granite formations of Vedauwoo, and…
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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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We’ve all had those days of mountain biking that feel more like sitting in traffic than being out in the woods. The more popular mountain biking becomes, the more congested the trailheads get, and the further you have to go to escape the crowds. Fortunately, places like Laramie, Wyoming still…
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Laramie boasts some of the best campgrounds and parks in Wyoming. There are so many ways to enjoy the immense natural beauty and beautiful weather of summertime Laramie, from hiking, fishing, and kayaking to just a simple picnic in the park. Whether you stay in-town or just outside of Laramie in the…
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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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Cross-country skiing is a popular winter sport for good reason: it's fun while providing a good workout, it’s relatively easy to learn, and it's a great way to get outside during the cold months to experience nature. Cross-country trails surround the town of Laramie, Wyoming on nearly all sides…
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Winter in Laramie lasts just a little bit longer than in most places. Spring’s onset is typically marked by a heavy coating of snow, and the high alpine areas of the Snowy Range are white-capped until early summer. These unique characteristics of life at 7,220 feet and above make Laramie an…
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