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 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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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, 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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Laramie, Wyoming is home to beautiful and unique landscapes, historic charm, and easy access to the outdoors. It is also remarkably accessible, at just 134 miles from the Denver International Airport. These characteristics make Laramie a great place to host a dream wedding. About ten years ago, I…
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Camping with kids in Wyoming is an incredible adventure and can be very family-friendly. Use this guide to fast-track your plans! True, it can be a lot of work and there are things that may go wrong. However, with the right planning and preparation, you can have a terrific camping experience. This…
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