About Laramie and Southeastern Wyoming
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie in the southeast corner of the state, 45 minutes west of Cheyenne, one hour north of Fort Collins, Colorado, and two hours north of Denver, Colorado. Denver International Airport is an easy 2-hour, all-interstate drive from Laramie. Laramie has a population of approximately 30,000, making it the third largest "city" in Wyoming. Laramie combines the advantages of small town living with convenient access to bigger-city amenities in surrounding communities. In 2011, Laramie was named as the best city in the United States to retire by Money Magazine due to its scenic location, low taxes and educational opportunities.
Laramie's elevation is approximately 7,200 feet, making the University of Wyoming the highest-altitude university in the United States. The climate is semi-arid, with predominantly sunny days, low humidity, and little precipitation. Laramie is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Medicine Bow National Forest. To the east lies world-class rock climbing, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking in the Laramie Range. The beautiful Snowy Range can be accessed 35 minutes west of Laramie. Individuals interested in hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, photography, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and horseback riding will find the Laramie area to be an outdoor recreation paradise.
In addition to the Laramie and Snowy Ranges, a nearly endless number of amazing destinations can be accessed in less than a day's drive from Laramie. These include the North Platte River valley and the Sierra Madre Range (1.5 hours), Rocky Mountain National Park (2 hours), the Red Desert (2 hours), the Wind River Range (3 hours), the Bighorn Range (5 hours), Devil's Tower National Monument (5 hours), Grand Teton National Park (6 hours), Great Sand Dunes National Park (6 hours), Grand Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (6 hours), Yellowstone National Park (7 hours), Canyonlands National Park (7 hours), and national forests and scenic recreation areas too numerous to list here. World-class ski resorts in Colorado are mere hours away, the closest being Steamboat Springs (2 hours). Snowy Range Ski Area is 45 minutes from campus. Both summer and winter enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for weekend getaways and longer vacations. Living in Laramie and attending the University of Wyoming permits students to pursue a rich balance between work and play.
Laramie's elevation is approximately 7,200 feet, making the University of Wyoming the highest-altitude university in the United States. The climate is semi-arid, with predominantly sunny days, low humidity, and little precipitation. Laramie is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Medicine Bow National Forest. To the east lies world-class rock climbing, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking in the Laramie Range. The beautiful Snowy Range can be accessed 35 minutes west of Laramie. Individuals interested in hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, photography, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, and horseback riding will find the Laramie area to be an outdoor recreation paradise.
In addition to the Laramie and Snowy Ranges, a nearly endless number of amazing destinations can be accessed in less than a day's drive from Laramie. These include the North Platte River valley and the Sierra Madre Range (1.5 hours), Rocky Mountain National Park (2 hours), the Red Desert (2 hours), the Wind River Range (3 hours), the Bighorn Range (5 hours), Devil's Tower National Monument (5 hours), Grand Teton National Park (6 hours), Great Sand Dunes National Park (6 hours), Grand Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (6 hours), Yellowstone National Park (7 hours), Canyonlands National Park (7 hours), and national forests and scenic recreation areas too numerous to list here. World-class ski resorts in Colorado are mere hours away, the closest being Steamboat Springs (2 hours). Snowy Range Ski Area is 45 minutes from campus. Both summer and winter enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for weekend getaways and longer vacations. Living in Laramie and attending the University of Wyoming permits students to pursue a rich balance between work and play.
