Welcome to Wyoming: Hiking Medicine Bow Peak + exploring Laramie

Wyoming, we’re in love with you already! We spent half a day hiking and eating unique foods in the Laramie area of Wyoming and fell madly in love with the scenery, friendly people, and cute small town vibe. We cannot wait to share more of our adventures in this incredible state!
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Medicine Bow Peak: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/wy...
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ABOUT US
Hi y'all! We’re Adam and Kathryn, an adventurous married couple living in a Sprinter van! You can often find us scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos, climbing mountains, cuddling our fur child Kona, and dreaming about Hawaii.
We created Adventures of A+K to help busy, budget conscious, and adventurous travelers maximize their vacation time and money wherever they go through detailed travel guides, vlogs, and resources. Our goal: to help you spend less time (and stress!) planning your trip and more time enjoying it!
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[@billnalen]

Just a tip for this part of the country, drink lots of water. You'll dehydrate without realizing it due to altitude and low humidity. If you find yourself feeling like you have a small headache in the afternoon, that's what's causing it. None of our out of town guests realize just how much water you need to drink every day. You probably need double what you are used to in Texas.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have been sooo thirsty up here! The altitude and dry air has been rough on our noses and throats. Trying our hardest to chug water regularly, but we probably should be drinking even more, so thank you for the tip!

[@w_6880]

Having been to Wyoming for extended periods of time and living in Texas the rest, it’s roughly the same. The humidity and heat here drains the water from your body just as much as altitude and lack of humidity at elevation.

[@BenJohnston21]

Truth

[@DrDragonsvidzzz]

As a life-long resident and outdoorsman in Laramie, I usually am really upset by out-of-towners perception of this area- they just always miss the magic of this area. That said, ya'll did Laramie absolutely perfectly! Night Heron and Crowbar are die-hard local favorites. Thanks for doing my town justice!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I got so scared when I started to read your comment lol, but we are so happy we did a decent job! We loved Laramie and the surrounding area. One of the biggest and best surprises since hitting the road! 🙌🏼

[@DrDragonsvidzzz]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I do local history tours and would love to host ya'll if you ever came through again. Cheers!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We would love that!

[@technicallollipop]

As someone who's coming from Australia to go to uni from February-April in Laramie and is a keen hiker, hunter and general outdoor enjoyer. What are your recommendations??

[@DrDragonsvidzzz]

@@technicallollipop Definitely take advantage of Medicine Bow/Happy Jack/Vedauwoo recreation areas for hiking, camping, fishing, cycling, and world-class climbing. It's a 10-minute drive from Laramie. We also have a newly built trail system that goes from Laramie to the Happy Jack area- so you can hike/bike/hoof it from in town all the way into the National Forest area, that's called Pilot Hill. That's east of town; west of town you can head to Snowy Range for more mountainous rec opportunities and rivers; head north toward the Shirley Basin for very unique high plains desert exploration. There's no shortage of opportunities out here.

[@GiuliaontheSummit]

Wyoming looks awesome !!

[@tgltyty]

The snowy range is my favorite place on earth..

[@elnicedude559]

America is astoundingly beautiful. So much diversity and beauty.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We couldn’t agree more! There are so many incredible places in this country! 😍

[@hoogieshobbyshop4305]

Can’t wait to be there permanently. Laramie is awesome and the Snowy’s are absolutely incredible!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were amazed by this area! 😍😍

[@wellsonwheels457]

I lived in Longview TX for 6 yrs. moms from Sherman. 🤘 Hookem horns ! 😀 snowy range is on my radar. I live near Denver. We frequent Wyoming. People up there remind me of the small towns in Texas. Kind, polite and friendly ! My Dad lives in Cheyenne

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hook ‘em! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 And that is awesome! You’re not too far! We absolutely loved it in that area!

[@RyanAnthony92]

Doing a watch through from the beginning and wanted to say how great it is to see how far you have come as creators! You’ve really found a great flow for your videos and they’ve become a personal comfort to watch each week! As a busy dad of 2 who can’t travel as much as he’d like, thank you guys for sharing your adventures with us and letting us live vicariously through you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hey Ryan! That means a lot to us! Some of those early videos are tough for us to go back and watch 😂🙈 Thank you for that kind comment and thanks for watching!

[@krissinclair1773]

Loved this one! You guys look like you are settling in nicely and getting back into the swing of things. That looks beautiful and worth the climb! Can't wait to see where you are next!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Kris! We are sooo excited to share what we have been up to! Wyoming is amazing!

[@809klglklgl]

Wow, what a view, Thanks for taking us along.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You’re welcome! We’re so excited to share more spots like this!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

So so so beautiful! Thanks for sharing all your travels so I can see more of this beautiful country! Those fries in Laramie looked so awesome...you know me and fries! 😋😂 you two are doing an awesome job...looking forward to the next vlog! Just love your enthusiasm! 😎

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The fries were soooo good! We’re glad we can virtually take you around the US! 💗

[@gisellgarcia]

Thanks for this video y love it makes me remember some beautiful time I live there 8 years ago

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s such a beautiful place! 😍

[@oliverjh1281]

That lake was beautiful ,would love to camp there , looked so peaceful an quiet 👌 can’t wait for the next one 👏👏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was sooo peaceful! We had it all to ourselves and it was magical! ✨

[@davidnilles3117]

You weren’t kidding. That hike’s final ascent was incredibly rocky. But oh, the views! 99 degrees in Little Rock today, those cool morning temps up there look inviting!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yikes! We hope you’re staying cool! We haven’t had the coolest weather lately either, ready for fall haha

[@dylanfromflorida1619]

Wow never wanted to go to Laramie Wyoming but now I am super excited to go back out west Laramie is a bucket list item I did not know I even had!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We can't wait to get back to that area! It's really pretty!

[@Diana-lo6cx]

So pretty there!!! Thanks for the video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You’re so welcome! We knew it would be pretty, but dang, it was even prettier than we imagined!

[@avipraban3263]

You guys are simply awesome 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🥰🥰

[@senpintravelsandmore]

You guys got me hooked with your travels! You’re on top of my list for sure.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@NickandRachel]

Wow what gorgeous views! Awesome video guys! Can't wait to get out that way one day and get some content of my own to put up on the channel!

[@hikerman9691]

Both of you have great videos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks everyone!

[@NickandRachel]

@@AdventuresofAplusK just subbed!

[@jasper19661]

Awesome --- Love that place!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love it there SO much!

[@Jenny-ml9zu]

This vlog I feel changed the pace to a much better and captivating experience. I have to catch up on your latest ones too! 😂

[@livinintheedge3728]

Thanks for the recommendation on Laramie! What a great place! Tried the Kingbird Burger, with the peanut butter, banana, and bacon topping! I am hooked!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yesss! So happy you enjoyed it! Such a weird, but delicious combo!

[@joshuacarreon9464]

I love Medicine Bow.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The whole area totally exceeded our expectations! 😍

[@lyndasmith6801]

nice job! stunning views! looking forward to the next one! xo

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Lynda! We are so so excited to share more of this gorgeous state!

[@georgem7965]

I agree with Jordan Dunlap that you gave a good impression of Laramie and the snowy Range area. My wife and I retired to Laramie a few years ago and love it. We looked at a lot of places and this was the "Goldie Locks" place with the right balance. If you get back this way there are a lot of other cool places in the Laramie area and between here and the Tetons/Yellowstone. Laramie isn't for everyone (thank god) but it sure is the end of the rainbow for us. There is a reason many folk call it "Laradise."

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We really love the area! We were back there for a week recently and also hiked up in the Winds, and spent some time in the Idaho side of the Tetons, it was amazing!

[@jamiewalters4]

GUYS!!! Awesome! First.... recently found your channel, and am really, really enjoying it. Have watched a handful of videos, and think you do a terrific job of story-telling on your travels. The editing, production and overall quality are excellent. SECOND... this particular video on Medicine Bow brings back so many wonderful memories. My grandparents were Forest Service volunteers for 10 years in Medicine Bow, so its a special place for us. I've visited MB 4 different times, and climbed the peak several times. Seeing all the sights was heart-warming. One year when I was in particularly good shape, I power walked the short 3 mile route you did, and then ran down the back side on the 5 mile trail. What a blast! So enjoyable to see the lakes and mountains. Thanks so much! Keep up the wonderful work!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you SO much Jamie! We really appreciate the kind words! Wow, what a cool job your grandparents had. We loved this area so much and are dying to get back. So happy we could help you relive it a bit! 🥰 Did you have any other favorite spots in the area?

[@susannenerad9851]

I have been loving the Snowy Mtn Range for over 25yrs, when I started going there were hardly any people, hoping it would stay a semi secret, but it is for all to enjoy, glad you were able to explore, there is also a beautiful trail that runs in front of the lakes at the base of SMR, that gives you a awesome view of the range from below

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We agree that public lands and nature in general are for all to enjoy! As long as it is respected and left better than found! We love the Snowy Mountain Range! We can't wait to come back one day. Thanks for the tip!

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Just found your video. I just booked a stay at Saratoga Springs for 2 days on our way home from a 4 week trip over to the Smokies. I'm so happy to see you all have a video, this area looks mind blowing beautiful!! We will be here in June 😀

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! We hope you have a great trip! Thanks for watching!

[@rockymtnmomma2486]

We just got back to TX from a week long trip to SD/WY/CO. Medicine Bow National Forest & Laramie were beautiful, but man we didn’t think we would ever get there.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow that’s a big trip!

[@FROMKYLE2U]

My former roommate is from Rawlins... he said it is pretty there...it is beautiful...thanks for another great vlog...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This state has been an amazing surprise! So much beauty and great people! Thank you for watching! 😊

[@kerriwhite4113]

Sugarloaf is one of our favorite campgrounds. Very small and only open about 8 weeks a year. Amazing views.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ah nice!!! We loved this area and cannot wait to go back and spend more time.

[@MrHuntingsAdventures]

Love the adventure! 🍔

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! 🍔🍟

[@BenJohnston21]

Took a drive to Laramie in September of 2019 with my parents for one night. It's only 2 hours away from where we live in Colorado. We went on a short hike in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Much shorter and easier than the hike you took in this video. We ate later that night at a restaurant called Altitude Chophouse and Brewery. It has delicious beer if you ever are in Laramie again and want to treat yourself to a beer or two after a long day of hiking and exploring. I also used to take little trips to Laramie and Cheyenne in my 1999 Honda Civic that I used to have either by myself or with friends. It was risky but hey, what is life without a little risk?

[@thefourthperspective]

I’m from Wyoming :) lived in Laramie for 5 years. I’m really glad you guys got to experience Laramie and a taste of Wyoming :) I didn’t learn to appreciate it until I moved away and came back to see friends! Medicine bow peak is so underrated and the drive is gorgeous. The crow bar is famous for their pad tai fries and also their pizza! If you guys ever make it there again. My favorite coffee place is coal creek, it’s in downtown next to the train tracks. Veedauwoo in the way to Cheyenne is amazing to visit too. I’m new to your channel, so I’m not sure where you have been. But my two favorite places in the world are Yosemite, and Olympic national park, particularly the hoh rain forest there. Safe travels!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved Laramie! We went back this past summer for a bit and it’s a beautiful area, especially near Medicine Bow! Thanks for the tips for future trips! We used to live in WA and the Olympic peninsula is amazing!

[@kristen7623]

I live in Fort Collins, CO and I’m definitely a fan girl of Laramie. Up there at least twice a month to camp, eat, or shop

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is awesome! We still need to explore Fort Collins.

[@X_explorer]

Very good video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@tgltyty]

From the snowie Range you have to go through a tiny town called Centennial in order to get to Laramie, It's sad you missed it. It is my favorite little town in America.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So many place to see…so little time 😊 next time!

[@danmarshall5895]

As someone working towards a move to the Laramie area, it is awesome. If you get back to the Snowy Range, go to Country Junction in Centennial. I know you both love some Ice Cream after big hikes and they have my wife's favorite Huckleberry Ice Cream. I'll second someone else's suggestion of Coal Creek Coffee and the Vedawoos too.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You don't have to twist our arm for huckleberry ice cream! Adding it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching, Dan!

[@scoopstroop85]

My new favorite KZbinrs. I'm looking to travel to Jackson Wy and found you guys 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching Tyler! 🥰 We LOVED Wyoming! Have you been before?

[@scoopstroop85]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I have not actually. Me & my fiance are planning a wedding at Schwabacher landing in the next year or two

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh my gosh that is going to be magical! 😍

[@yesnofckit]

Great video guys... Thanks for sharing.. Stunning views.. Look forward to seeing more of your adventures... ❤😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We can’t get over how beautiful it is here!

[@yesnofckit]

@@AdventuresofAplusK It looks amazing! I'm going to make my own king burger now out of curiosity... Cheers

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yesss! Hope you enjoy the weird, but tasty combination!

[@yesnofckit]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Yeah, I hope so... I think I will... Thanks.

[@billnalen]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Can't wait till you get to the Tetons.

[@ackerrj]

Very nice job. Laramie should put you guys on retainer. Seriously, very much like your work and I just subscribed. Best wishes for all good things...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha thank you! We appreciate it!

[@jeffrobinson944]

My backyard! :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You have an awesome backyard!

[@blunismo1]

had a burger similar to that in Denver, except it came with an egg instead of bananas. It actually wasn't that bad!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ooo an egg sounds super good on that!

[@rmnpff]

Great video, what comes next - Yellowstone NP ?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Soon! Grand Tetons and Jackson first! 😊

[@wyomingsundays]

Some day....gonna do this 🥾

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved this hike! And area!

[@4eyeschickenD]

nice hike. The trail looks very quiet. Did you bump into anyone? Safe?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was pretty quiet! We saw people once we merged with another trail that goes to the top, but it wasn’t nearly as busy as some hikes we used to do in WA. The top was a tad sketchy if you hate rock scrambling like I do, but if you don’t try to rush it it’s not that bad!

[@birdsbreeder]

Here watching this before goes viral

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahah you’re too kind!

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

I didn't know I needed a burger with bananas peanut butter and bacon

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Haha it's surprisingly good!

[@jogger1987]

Come hit up Pueblo, CO hidden gem of southern CO. Has a riverwalk, 44 miles of mtb/hiking Lake Pueblo State Park 50 mile bike path for cycling. Near Westcliffe, CO within an hour for 14ers, and 90 minutes to Denver. You here negative about it, but for the most part if you don't associate with criminal behavior then you'll be fine.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We actually stopped there once for coffee and thought it looked super cute! Every time we drive by we wish we had time to stop. We definitely will someday soon!

[@jogger1987]

*hear

[@wyomtnhippie]

Just an FYI - Wyomings color isnt yellow. We are brown and GOLD! Go Pokes!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We'll get it right next time.

[@tgltyty]

did you find any plane parts from the plane crash htat happened in the 1950s.

[@tgltyty]

why didn't your van fit in a parking lot?

[@XD-pe3ur]

What is the name of this place 2:00 ?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s the Medicine Bow National Forest. We are walking to Lewis Lake at 2:00 😊