If you clicked on this post to see just what 
spelunking is then I'm afraid you'll be disappointed - its not nearly as tawdry as it sounds! ; )
It merely means the hobby or practice of exploring caves. A caving purist would certainly not consider our guided tour as "spelunking", but too bad!
Touted as the third longest cave in the U.S. and the fourth in the world, Wind Cave holds a nostalgic place in my heart.
My first visit there was when I was a kid. I remember how awed I was at the complete and utter blackness when they turned out all the lights- which I know now is a standard of any cave tour.
Admittedly, there are sparklier, prettier caves but I always find myself back at Wind Cave.
And even better it is only 4 1/2 hours from Laramie!
After a rainy hike around Devil's Tower and some time in their very old visitors' center, we were off again. Two hours later we arrived at the second destination of our trip - Mount Rushmore!
It is always amazing that because of the hilly, forested terrain and the twisty roads you can't see the monument until you are nearly upon it. What fun it is to drive around the last long curve in the road and there it is!
Yes, it was raining, colder and windy... and our umbrellas kept blowing inside out. Yet, it was still awesome! Funny how when you're with your favorite people nothing else matters....
Yep, Wyoming is smack in the middle of the Rocky Mountain west. Thus, there are miles and miles of open space. Once you get on the road, it easily can be 60 miles or more to the nearest gas station. But don't let that scare you - just plan ahead. With virtually no traffic you can get places quicker than you think. It was with that in mind that our family embarked on a weekend whirlwind tour of the Devil's Tower/Black Hills.
First stop, Devil's Tower. Five hours from Laramie, raining, cold, gray... but still glad we came!
Maybe not everyone's idea of family vacation, but I loved being able to share the experience with our kids - no matter how cold and shivery!
Tuesday morning's MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Tour is the place to beif you are a REALTOR member of the Laramie MLS - which of course, I am! Tuesday's are the day we all meet then head out and view the newest listings that have been added to the Laramie MLS. 
If you are not familiar with the concept of MLS, it is a members only organization whose members agree to share information on their listings with one another to better facilitate finding a buyer for the properties more quickly than they could on their own. In other words, working together to get properties sold. If a property is listed on the MLS, no matter who the agency is that is selling the home, any active member of our MLS can show and assist you in purchasing an MLS listed home.
Homes on today's tour:
4319 Bobolink Lane - $309,900 (MLS# 1100735)
Built in 2008, this 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has a huge fenced back yard. It has an inviting open feel right when you walk in the door. I also loved the spacious landing at the top of the stairs.
My favorite features: accent windows in the maste rbedroom and hall bath upstairs
4324 Bobolink Lane- $269,900 (No MLS #....yet)
3 Bedrooms , 2 bathrooms, Fireplace
My favorite feature: the giant kitchen pantry.
5106 Skyline Drive- $399,000 (MLS# 1100740)
I was intrigued by this building! It most recently has been used as a residence and place for large groups to meet and stay. (like church retreats) It has 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
My favorite feature: All the space - and a bathroom for everybody!
1764 Coughlin- $234,500 (MLS # 1100701)
Built in 1971, this 4 Bedroom 2 Bath home has been nicely remodled with granite counters. Family room can easily be turned in to a 5th bedroom if needed - it has a huge walk-in closet.
My favorite feature: This home is nestled on a quiet street in the north part of town.
663 N 10th- $215,000 (No MLS # ...yet!)
This 4 bedroom 2 bath house is located just blocks away from campus. The first thing I noticed when we drove up to it was students walking down the sidewalks - presumabley going to class.....
My favorite feature: The charming, older home feel right when you walk in.
1865 Truman- $214,900 (MLS # 1100723)
New construction in West Laramie. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath with large, unfinished basement to finish as you wish.
My favorite feature: Beautiful granite/stone countertops in kitchen and baths.
Disclaimer: This post was created with the information currently available on the day of this posting. Status and listing information is likely to change as time goes on. To check on current status give me a call or check the Laramie MLS website. Current links (as of today, Jan. 10, 2012) are included above, if available - just click on the address.
One of my closest friends is a quilter extraordinaire. When she started quilting 5 years ago, entering quilt competitions was the furthest thing from her mind … but after much prodding by the ladies at Quilt Essentials, she gave it a go - I’m glad she did! I am inspired by the craftsmanship that goes into each and every one of her projects. But more importantly I'm inspired by the person that she is! "You go, girl!"
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Laramie, WY is my favorite place in the whole world. Small enough to be friendly, big enough to be diverse. After 30 years here, I would not want to live anyplace else!
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