Outdoor Activities

One of the newest recreational sports is slack lining. Slacklining has its origins in rock climbing, as climbers began to experiment with walking across thin pieces of webbing, much like a tight rope walker walks across ropes

With the sun out and temperatures above 60 degrees, there is only one place for your feet—the sand! Sand volleyball provides a great opportunity to get your feet out of those bulky boots and socks.

With summer around the corner, it’s time to start planning weekend trips to the lake. There are several lakes in the area, each providing different opportunities, such as boating, fishing, water-skiing, and even windsurfing.

With the weather warming up, backpacking season is on its way. While the mountains will not be open for another month or two, now is the time to begin planning a few summer backpacking trips, since backpacking takes more planning then a short, spontaneous day hike.

Dust off your hiking boots because spring is here! One of the greatest aspects of living in Wyoming is the acres of public lands throughout the state. Due to this, there are a variety of hiking trails that need exploring.

Back when I was in college, one of the best times I remember having during winter when I wasn't skiing myself was at the Winter X Games. The extreme degree of many of the events makes the competition downright amazing to watch up close and personal. If you have watched the event on TV before, it is nothing like actually being there, and best of all the whole thing is completely free to attend! This year the competition takes place in Aspen, Colorado on January 26th through the 29th.

Since there are many fabulous cross-country ski trails surrounding Laramie, choosing a “top five” was difficult, especially considering the different needs of skate skiers and traditional cross-country skiers. Therefore, instead of necessarily choosing a “top five” ski trails, I have highlighted a variety of trails within three main cross-county ski areas: Happy Jack/Tie City Trailhead, Chimney Park Trailhead, and the Green Rock Trailhead in the upper Snowies.

Call me crazy, but I enjoy camping even when winter rolls around and the ground is covered in snow! Seeing as it is that time of year, I thought it would be a good time to give some tips and locations to go for a weekend of fun. Staying inside all winter is just no fun, but you don't have to do that.

Alright, I’ll be honest with you. I’m not a very good ice fisherman. I love the outdoors and I don’t mind fishing (or drowning worms while I waste hours and hours of time). However, I have friends that are avid, maybe even rabid ice-fishing fans. I spoke to a couple of them recently

Dust off those running shoes, it's a new year! The Downtown Laramie Business Association is helping the community get a jumpstart on their New Years Resolutions. The first annual Resolution Run gets underway this weekend.