Wyoming, Mountain state in Western United States.
Description
This western state covers a large area that includes mountain ranges, high plains, and dry basins. The land is thinly populated and opens up into wide horizons, where individual towns and ranches are often separated by long stretches of open country.
History
This territory became the 44th state in 1890, after railroad construction accelerated settlement in the late 1860s. Before that time, trappers, traders, and settlers crossed the region on the Oregon Trail, one of the main routes heading west.
Culture
Rodeos and livestock fairs draw local communities and visitors throughout the year, offering a direct look at cowboy life and cattle ranching. In small towns and rural areas, you can still see ranchers on horseback moving herds across open grassland, while local festivals keep the traditions of the pioneer era alive.
Practical
The capital Cheyenne sits in the southeast corner and connects the region to Colorado and neighboring states through major highways. Many places are far apart, so longer drives between attractions and towns are common, especially in the northern and western sections.
Did you know?
Almost all of Yellowstone National Park lies within its borders, with more than 500 geysers and large hot spring areas. This territory was also the first in the United States to grant women the right to vote, in 1869, long before other states followed.
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Wyoming preserves geological sites that include thermal springs, canyons, and rock formations. The state protects historic locations such as forts, rock art, and dinosaur tracks. Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet (386 meters) above the terrain and represents a significant geological formation. Fossil...
Yellowstone National Park
299.7 km
Yellowstone volcano
301 km
Devils Tower
285.3 km
Old Faithful
313.2 km
Grand Teton National Park
274.9 km
Grand Teton
279.7 km
Grand Prismatic Spring
317.5 km
Two Ocean Pass
245.1 km
Beartooth Highway
269.8 km
Mammoth Hot Springs
337.7 km
Gannett Peak
176.3 km
Steamboat Geyser
320.7 km
South Pass
135.3 km
Old Faithful Inn
313.4 km
Mystic Falls
317.6 km
Lava Creek Tuff
301 km
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
307.2 km
Independence Rock
64 km
Fort Bridger
303.3 kmRed Rock
179.6 km
Morning Glory Pool
315 km
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
265.7 km
Great Divide Basin
123.2 km
Yellowstone Falls
307.2 km
Parting of the Waters
245.2 km
Teapot Rock
100 km
Wyoming State Capitol
303.1 km
Jackson Lake
275.4 km
Laramie County
Natrona County
Campbell County
Sweetwater County
Fremont County
Albany County
Sheridan County
Park County
Teton County
Uinta County
Lincoln County
Carbon County
Converse County
Goshen County
Big Horn County
Sublette County
Platte County
Johnson County
Washakie County
Weston County
Hot Springs County
Niobrara County
Crook County
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