Top 10 Most Interesting Facts About Wyoming

1. State Motto: "Equal Rights."
2. State Bird: Western Meadowlark.
3. State Flower: Indian Paintbrush.
4. Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869.
5. Yellowstone National Park, located mostly in Wyoming, was the first national park in the world.
6. The Grand Teton Mountain Range is one of the most photographed landscapes in the U.S.
7. Devils Tower was the first national monument in the United States, designated in 1906.
8. Wyoming is the least populous state in the U.S., with fewer than 600,000 residents.
9. Cheyenne Frontier Days is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world.
10. The Wind River Range is home to Gannett Peak, the highest point in Wyoming at 13,804 feet.

Geography of Wyoming

Wyoming’s geography is dominated by mountains, high plains, and dramatic natural features:

• Highest Point: Gannett Peak (13,804 feet).
• Lowest Point: Belle Fourche River (3,101 feet).
• Major Rivers: Snake River, Green River, and Yellowstone River.

A Brief History of Wyoming

Wyoming’s history is tied to the American West, Native American heritage, and the pioneering spirit:

• Native American tribes, including the Shoshone and Arapaho, lived in the region for centuries.
• Wyoming became the 44th state in the Union on July 10, 1890.
• It played a key role in westward expansion with trails like the Oregon, Mormon, and Pony Express routes passing through.

Top 20 Things to Do in Wyoming

1. Visit Yellowstone National Park and see Old Faithful.
2. Explore Grand Teton National Park.
3. Enjoy skiing and hiking in Jackson Hole.
4. Climb or view Devils Tower National Monument.
5. Attend Cheyenne Frontier Days.
6. Relax at Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis.
7. Hike the Wind River Range.
8. Tour the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody.
9. See fossils at Fossil Butte National Monument.
10. Visit Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.
11. Hike or drive through Medicine Bow National Forest.
12. Tour the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.
13. Fish or boat at Pathfinder Reservoir.
14. Explore the history of Fort Laramie National Historic Site.
15. Drive the Tetons Scenic Drive.
16. Camp in Shoshone National Forest.
17. Stroll through Laramie and visit the University of Wyoming.
18. Hike or boat in Green River and Flaming Gorge.
19. Learn about westward expansion at the National Historic Trails Center in Casper.
20. Relax at Seminoe State Park.

Plan Your Visit

For more information about Wyoming, visit the state’s official tourism site: Travel Wyoming