Laramie, WY

This college town with mountain spirit and cowboy characteristics makes for a fantastic fall getaway, as scorching summer temps have cooled at 7,165 feet, and there’s a grab bag of outdoor adventures. Hike the granite hoodoos in Medicine Bow National Forest (pictured), and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife: elk, moose, and rock climbers.

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