Elmer Lovejoy of Laramie invented and manufactured the automatic garage door opener  for several years. Elmer Lovejoy was a Laramie inventor and bicycle advocate whose inventions may be something you use even now. Not only did he build bicycles in the late 1800s, he also invented the “steering knuckle,” which is still used in cars today. … Continue reading Elmer Lovejoy – Inventor Extraordinaire! →

Charlie Bristol & Sister Sadie after a bicycle trip to Laramie. When man first invented the wheel, who could have imagined he would have so much fun on two of them? With the advent of the bicycle, people in Laramie loved the new form of transportation to travel through the flat terrain of the city. … Continue reading Bicycling in Laramie →

In the late 1930s, as skiing became a national pastime, Laramie boasted a variety of small ski areas. Summit Tavern and Happy Jack were east of Laramie while Inspiration Point, Libby Creek and the current Snowy Range Ski area were located off Highway 130 to the west. Shown here is an early ski lodge where … Continue reading Ski Lodge →

In the late 1930s, as skiing became a national pastime, Laramie boasted a variety of local ski areas. Summit Tavern and Happy Jack were east of Laramie while Inspiration Point, Libby Creek and the current Snowy Range Ski area were located off Highway 130 to the west. Rental skis were not available. You either owned … Continue reading Origins of Skiing in Albany County: Paul Rechard →

The gun proved its importance in more ways than one in the western United States. While a great deal of hunting took place on the Laramie Range, guns were also necessary for protection; both men and women learned how to shoot. Learn more about hunting and fishing in Wyoming. Resources

Hunting and fishing near Laramie was not just for sport, but rather a way of life.   Native Americans and the pioneers who followed counted on wildlife on the open range and fish in the streams to provide sustenance. Even today, hunting and fishing attract hunters and anglers from all over the globe to the Laramie … Continue reading Hunting and Fishing Trips →

N.K. Boswell was one of the first settlers in the Laramie area (1865). A Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army, Boswell helped with the building of Fort Sanders. Eventually, he and his brother became ranchers and were instrumental in establishing Laramie. Boswell was an original member of the local “Vigilance Committee”, organized to help … Continue reading N.K. Boswell →

S.N. Leek with Elk on the Mountainside. Stephen N. Leek (1857-1941) was a rancher and guide who became widely known for his efforts on behalf of elk preservation. Born in Canada, he worked in southeastern Wyoming before settling in Jackson Hole in about 1888. He served in the Legislature in 1907. Learn more about Stephen … Continue reading Stephen N. Leek with Elk on the Mountainside →

The Spiegelberg Brothers of Laramie. Hunting on the Laramie Range is as important today as it was in the past .Pronghorn, elk and other animals are still an attraction for hunters from around the globe who hunt for both sustenance and pleasure. Learn more about hunting and fishing in Laramie and Wyoming.  Resources

Hunting on the Laramie Range is as important now as ever. Pronghorn, elk and other game remain an attraction for hunters from around the globe who hunt for both sustenance and pleasure. Learn more about hunting and fishing in Laramie and Wyoming.  Resources