High Plains Outdoor Institute Albany county, Wyoming whitewater outfitter     Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beautiful scenery of Wyoming and the cool fresh water beats anything. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve     in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at High Plains Outdoor Institute are pretty good. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Laramie. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. Briefly about the general area: High Plains Outdoor Institute is not far at all from Jelm; why not take a refreshing hike along the Lincoln Trail. Hiking is a popular thing to do around High Plains Outdoor Institute; Ridge Camp Trail is a tremendous local trail. All through the months of summer at High Plains Outdoor Institute highs are   commonly in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 30's, and nighttime lows through the wintertime for High Plains Outdoor Institute tend to be in the 0's. High Plains Outdoor Institute is pretty waterless ordinarily. July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is January.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near High Plains Outdoor Institute.   Whitewater Near High Plains Outdoor Institute: Cache La Poudre River - North Fork, Larimer County, 22 miles away       Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Cherokee Park Road to Halligan) Laramie River, Albany County, 29 miles away       Class I-III - 17 miles long (Wheatland No. 3 Reservoir to Tunnel Road)   Ski Areas Near High Plains Outdoor Institute: Snowy Range, Wyoming , 41 miles away, 990 foot drop, 5 lifts, 27 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 69 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Eldora, Colorado , 71 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 75 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs Loveland, Colorado , 87 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 89 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Keystone, Colorado , 92 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Steamboat, Colorado , 94 miles away, 3668 foot drop, 20 lifts, 143 runs Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 96 miles away, 440 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs   Hotels Near High Plains Outdoor Institute: Travelodge Laramie, Laramie , 1 miles away Motel 8 Laramie, Laramie , 1 miles away Days Inn Laramie, Laramie , 1 miles away Econo Lodge Laramie, Laramie , 1 miles away Super 8 Laramie, Laramie , 1 miles away   Campgrounds Near High Plains Outdoor Institute: N and H Trailer Ranch, Laramie, 0 miles away Riverside Kampground, Laramie, 1 miles away Laramie KOA Kampground, Laramie, 1 miles away   Trails Near High Plains Outdoor Institute: Ridge Camp Trail, Albany , 12 miles away Lincoln Trail, Albany , 12 miles away Overland Trail, Albany , 12 miles away Pole Mountain Trail, Albany , 13 miles away Horse Creek Trail, Albany , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near High Plains Outdoor Institute: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 50 miles away Curt Gowdy State Park, Wyoming , 25 miles away Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near High Plains Outdoor Institute: Laramie Country Club, Laramie , 0 miles away Jacoby Golf Course, Laramie , 3 miles away