Buford rewards those who crave big skies, alpine air, and easy access to adventure. Perched along I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie in Laramie County, this storied whistle-stop—once famous as “America’s smallest town”—sits minutes from granite playgrounds and wide-open trails. Weekends often mean bouldering and picnics among the sculpted outcrops of the US Forest Service’s Vedauwoo Recreation Area, where you can wander pine-scented paths and watch climbers trace improbable lines on ancient rock formations. History buffs gravitate to the windswept stone pyramid of the Ames Monument, a frontier-era tribute to the transcontinental railroad, while anglers and mountain bikers target nearby singletrack and reservoirs at Curt Gowdy State Park.
Daily life here is peaceful and practical. Groceries, healthcare, and cultural perks sit an easy drive away in Cheyenne or Laramie, and outdoor escapes spill into neighboring Albany County. Families look to Laramie County School District 1 for public school options, with bus routes and programs centered in Cheyenne. Whether you envision a cabin with sunrise views or a land parcel where the pronghorn outnumber neighbors, housing leans rural, with value tied to acreage, access, and the unbeatable proximity to public lands like Vedauwoo and the trails threading Curt Gowdy State Park.
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