Quick Trips

Laramie is surrounded by several hot springs, which provide a quicker (and more affordable) way to enjoy some warmth in the cold weather.

The Wyoming State Fair celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and they have several events to make this anniversary celebration one to remember. All the activities you are used to seeing at the state fair are back for another fun filled year, and there are even some great new events to make this years’ fair even more memorable.

Two Laramie breweries are heading to Saratoga for the official State of Wyoming Microbrew Competition on August 18th. The Library Sports Grille & Brewery and Altitude Chophouse & Brewery will be among the competitors for the Steinley Cup at the 17th annual competition.

When Zac Brown Band takes the stage tonight, Cheyenne Frontier Days will officially be underway. Every year, it seems that CFD wins awards for having such a stellar outdoor rodeo, but the concert lineup seems to get stronger and stronger each year as well. With CFD picking up, I want to get ready, by taking a look at all the big concerts, and telling you which ones are going to be the best.

Don't let the “Daddy of 'em All” weigh down your wallet. As always, Cheyenne Frontier Days is a great chance for lovers of Western culture to indulge and for neophytes to receive an entertaining education. Whether it's your first or your fiftieth time visiting CFD, these are the free events that will please friends of all ages so you don't miss out on the fun in Cheyenne July 20-29, 2012. ... Read

Looking for a good way to kick off this Father’s Day weekend? The annual Chugwater Chili Cook-Off is a fantastic way to begin this holiday weekend and is a great family activity.

Writing for a website that is based in Laramie, it seems odd to recommend an event occurring elsewhere, but during the third weekend in June, Cheyenne is going to be where it’s at. From 5 pm until midnight on Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16, the annual Wyoming Brewers Festival in the Cheyenne Depot Plaza will be party central in the Cowboy State.

Sometimes the increasingly technological world around us can cause quite a bit of stress, and every once and a while it is nice to get away from it all and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Fortunately in the Laramie area it doesn't take too long to get away from civilization and relax; Albany Lodge is one of the many great getaway destinations close by located just 32 miles west of Laramie.

Townsquare Media of Casper announces double the fun and excitement with two headline acts for the 18th annual Beartrap Summer Festival! “We’re very excited to have the Marshall Tucker Band with us on Saturday, August 4th, and Steve Earle on Sunday, August 5th ,” said festival coordinator Jana Price.

The Encampment-Riverside Lions Club is making their final preparations for the 2012 Woodchopper's Jamboree and Rodeo that takes place in a little less than a month. This will be the 52nd running of the event as it has become a tradition in the community that lures in competitors from all over the United States to compete for the title of Rocky Mountain Champion Lumberjack. One thing's for sure, the event makes for a fun, action-packed day not only for those trying to win the title but for spectators as well.