Wyoming
Wyoming's license plates feature a man on a bucking bronco. You only get 8 seconds on a bronc, but you get 45 minutes to solve the Wyoming breakout! Ride 'em cowboys and cowgirls!
Wyoming's license plates feature a man on a bucking bronco. You only get 8 seconds on a bronc, but you get 45 minutes to solve the Wyoming breakout! Ride 'em cowboys and cowgirls!
Wyoming became a state on July 10, 1890, making it the 44th state of the United States. The state capital is Cheyenne which is also the largest city.
Wyoming became a state on July 10, 1890, making it the 44th state of the United States. The state capital is Cheyenne which is also the largest city.
Wyoming is bordered by 6 other states: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and Idaho.
Wyoming is bordered by 6 other states: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and Idaho.
Interesting State Spellings: Wyoming is one of three states with a name that begins with two consonants. What are the other two states?
Interesting State Spellings: Wyoming is one of three states with a name that begins with two consonants. What are the other two states?
Wyoming State Symbols
Wyoming State Symbols
You can't miss spotting Wyoming's state bird, the Western Meadowlark with his bright yellow chest and flute-like call.
You can't miss spotting Wyoming's state bird, the Western Meadowlark with his bright yellow chest and flute-like call.
The largest land animal in North America is the state mammal of Wyoming. The color of the bison's fur changes with the seasons. It varies from dark brown to black.
The largest land animal in North America is the state mammal of Wyoming. The color of the bison's fur changes with the seasons. It varies from dark brown to black.
The state flower is the Indian Paintbrush. This flower can be seen in its red to orange glory all over the western United States.
The state flower is the Indian Paintbrush. This flower can be seen in its red to orange glory all over the western United States.
The small, tail-less Sheridan's green hairstreak is the Wyoming state butterfly. When you spot this little butterfly, you know spring has arrived in Wyoming.
The small, tail-less Sheridan's green hairstreak is the Wyoming state butterfly. When you spot this little butterfly, you know spring has arrived in Wyoming.
Wyoming is the only state in the United States to have ONLY one four-year university: the University of Wyoming.
Wyoming is the only state in the United States to have ONLY one four-year university: the University of Wyoming.
This university is located in Laramie.
This university is located in Laramie.
The University of Wyoming opened in 1886, four years before Wyoming even became a state.
The University of Wyoming opened in 1886, four years before Wyoming even became a state.
Wyoming is a great place for fossil hunters. Since the mid-1800s, scientists have hunted for dinosaur bones in this state.
Wyoming is a great place for fossil hunters. Since the mid-1800s, scientists have hunted for dinosaur bones in this state.
Wyoming has the triceratops as their state dinosaur.
Wyoming has the triceratops as their state dinosaur.
An elementary school chose Triceratops to represent the state back in June of 1994.
An elementary school chose Triceratops to represent the state back in June of 1994.
President Theodore Roosevelt named Devil's Tower, the nation's first national monument on Sept. 14, 1906.
President Theodore Roosevelt named Devil's Tower, the nation's first national monument on Sept. 14, 1906.
Wyoming has only two sets of escalators. Both are located in the city of Casper.
Wyoming has only two sets of escalators. Both are located in the city of Casper.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park became the first official national park in the world. It was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses Grant. Yellowstone National Park is located in Montana, Idaho, but lies primarily in the state of Wyoming.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park became the first official national park in the world. It was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses Grant. Yellowstone National Park is located in Montana, Idaho, but lies primarily in the state of Wyoming.
Yellowstone National Park is home to a famous cone shaped geyser. It is named Old Faithful. This geyser faithfully erupts about every 91 minutes.
Yellowstone National Park is home to a famous cone shaped geyser. It is named Old Faithful. This geyser faithfully erupts about every 91 minutes.
The State Coin of Wyoming: The Sacagawea Golden Dollar Coin
The State Coin of Wyoming: The Sacagawea Golden Dollar Coin
The Lewis and Clark expedition into the American west is one of the most legendary events in US history. Between 1804 and 1806, Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian, guided Lewis and Clark from the Great Plains to the Pacific Ocean and back. Sacagawea interpreted Indian languages, knew what roots and plants to eat, and acquired horses that were crucial to the mission. She also had her infant son, Jean Baptiste, on the trip in which she carried on her back.
The Lewis and Clark expedition into the American west is one of the most legendary events in US history. Between 1804 and 1806, Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian, guided Lewis and Clark from the Great Plains to the Pacific Ocean and back. Sacagawea interpreted Indian languages, knew what roots and plants to eat, and acquired horses that were crucial to the mission. She also had her infant son, Jean Baptiste, on the trip in which she carried on her back.
Sacagawea died at the age of 25. Her grave is located in Lander, Wyoming.
Sacagawea died at the age of 25. Her grave is located in Lander, Wyoming.
