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The Western Trial Advocacy Institute is held each summer at the University of Wyoming College of Law in Laramie, Wyoming. Although the program takes most of the day, time is allowed to enjoy Laramie and its environs which are rich in scenery, wildlife, history, and outdoor recreation. The cool, comfortable summer climate is perfect for sightseeing, fly-fishing for trout, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, golf, and horseback riding. One of the popular attractions is a rock formation which is great for short or long hikes, mountain biking, or just to view spectacular western scenery just to the east of Laramie with the Native American name of Vedauwoo. To the west of Laramie, is the cool and inviting Snowy Range Mountains, named not as many believe because they carry snow all year long, but because of the white rock. Over the range into the South Platte valley lies Saratoga, Wyoming. To the north lies the city of Casper the world famous miracle mile trout fishery, the cities of Cody and Jackson Hole along with the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National parks. South of Laramie is Colorado with the cities of Fort Collins, Boulder, and Denver. Just outside Fort Collins is Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Many participants in the past have coupled their travel to Laramie and the WTAI activities with exploration of Colorado and Wyoming either before or after the Institute session in July. Coinciding with WTAI is Laramie Jubilee Days. Just a few days after WTAI is Frontier Days, the granddaddy of them all rodeos in Cheyenne, Wyoming: 10 full days of Professional Rodeos, concerts, parades, pancake breakfasts, an Indian Village, US Air Force Thunderbirds, a full carnival and much more. The Laramie Regional Airport is serviced by commercial airlines and if you fly into Laramie, arrangements will be made to pick you up at the airport. There are shuttle flights from Denver to Laramie or one can drive. Participants often fly into Denver International Airport, DIA, and rent a car. The city of Laramie is less than a three hour drive north of Denver, Colorado on I-25 to Fort Collins and then highway 287 to Laramie or, alternatively, continuing on I-25 to Cheyenne Wyoming and going over to Laramie on I-80.
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