Prairie and antelope but we like it that way.
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12/29/2021
I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here.
Laramie is for people who like hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock and mountain climbing and watching antelope and cattle graze.
Its the high plains desert. Elevation 7200 feet plus. The air is thin and it rarely gets above 90° in the summer. We have a University with all the uniqueness of our Cow-boy/girl state.
The state was settled by French trappers, the Irish, Norwegians, Germans and Swedes and people who don't mind the cold. You will see people wearing shorts in 10° temps. 'It's refreshing!' If you encounter a rude driver they are likely from another state or recently from another state because we as longtime residents and natives know if you cut someone off on Grand Ave you may run into them at the Safeway tomorrow.
Yes, homes have gotten expensive everywhere, Thanks to folks from the big cities wanting to flee the overcrowding and mayhem. Generally, it's a low BS environment. To get your Driver's license it takes $20 and 20min.
Yes, boring nightlife though but we like it that way. Don't do anything in the streets that would scare the horses.
Shelley | Laramie, WY