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Outdoors & Recreation

Laramie, Wyoming offers sports and recreation enthusiasts an endless supply of things to do. If adventure is what you’re after, this area in and around Laramie offers adrenaline for every outdoor sports and recreation enthusiast. Just outside of Laramie, climb the rock formations of Vedauwoo and Happy Jack, located in Medicine Bow National Forest. To the west, discover the 600,000 acres of The Snowy Range.

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Recreate Responsibly

The Laramie area has become known for an abundance of amazing outdoor scenery and recreation opportunities for every type of user. While we invite you to enjoy these beautiful and wild places, it is important to preserve and protect them so that they can be enjoyed by all for generations to come. We ask that while you visit, you pledge to follow the Cowboy Character Code of the West, practice leave no trace, and recreate responsibly so that our wild and scenic places stay that way for all. Read more below before your visit to be sure you know the guidelines for a safe, fun, and memorable trip. We look forward to sharing these with you.

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Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

To experience solitude in the depths of a Wyoming winter, strap on a pair of free-heel skis! The Laramie area offers miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and acres...

Skiing & Snowboarding

The Snowy Range is a gem of a resort that will quickly become your favorite place to ski or snowboard in Wyoming! Located at 3254 Highway 130 in the charming town of...

Snowmobiling

Explore the forested glens and rolling meadows of the Snowy Range from a snowmobile! The Laramie area boasts some of the most consistent and fluffy powder in the American...

Wildlife Watching

The Laramie area in southeastern Wyoming provides incredible wildlife viewing opportunities in every direction. The diverse terrain harbors moose, elk, bears, and...

ATV & Offroad

With hundreds of miles of trails and backroads to choose from, the adventures out here in the Laramie are endless. Take in the views from the backroads of the Snowy...

Camping

Stunning scenery beckons to those who want to sleep under the stars in the Laramie area. Escape the crowds and enjoy your own slice of Wyoming wilderness in Medicine Bow...

Hiking

Alpine lakes, high peaks, and brilliant wildflowers await the intrepid hiker just outside of Laramie in Albany County, Wyoming. The Snowy Range Mountains offer rugged...

Hunting

Centered between the Snowy and the Laramie Ranges, Albany County boasts many of the premier hunting opportunities in the state of Wyoming. With incredible big-horn sheep,...

Biking

Albany County has hundreds of mountain bike trails, from easy to extreme, to choose from. Laramie has three bike shops and two outdoor shops that have knowledgeable bike...

Climbing

Vedauwoo Recreation Area, just 25 minutes southeast of Laramie, is the perfect place to learn new climbing techniques, sharpen your wide crack climbing skills or watch...

Dark Skies & Stargazing

One of the best things about living in Wyoming is the ability to reach out and touch the universe. In a world where dark skies are becoming harder and harder to find,...

Fishing

The lakes and rivers around Laramie are loaded with Cutthroat, Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout. From the deep runs of the Big Laramie River to the still waters of the...

Golf

Hit the links during your next trip to Laramie! Whether you're looking for a great course to hold a networking or fundraising event, or you're just looking to...

Horseback Riding

Listed are guest ranches and guides in Albany County that offer horseback riding to visitors. Check in advance online or call ahead to see what is available

Medicine Bow National Forest

The Medicine Bow National Forest provides year-round recreation opportunities. Activities including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, ORV riding, fishing,...

Parks

Whether you're looking to spend a little time laying in the grass with a picnic, expend a little energy, or get a little fresh air, you'll find Laramie's...

Watersports

Paddle sports in Laramie are a fan favorite, with over 100 natural alpine lakes in the Snowy Range, miles of rushing water on the Big Laramie River, and scenic reservoirs...