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Wyoming

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A historic wooden barn at the base of the Grand Teton mountains in Wyoming.

Welcome to Wyoming!

Wyoming is a beautiful state in the Mountain West part of the Western United States. It is bordered by Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Even though it is the tenth-largest state, Wyoming has fewer people than many other states, making it a very peaceful place.

Natural Beauty

The west of Wyoming has the amazing Rocky Mountains, with tall peaks and snowy views. The east has wide, open High Plains, where you can see for miles and miles. Much of the land is owned by the federal government and includes wonderful places like Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. These parks are full of animals, beautiful scenery, and exciting geysers.

A Long History

For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples lived in this area. Wyoming became part of the United States through treaties and purchases. Important trails, like the Oregon Trail, passed through it. The Transcontinental Railroad came in 1867, bringing more people. Wyoming became a state on July 10, 1890, and was the first to give women the right to vote.

Today’s Wyoming

Today, Wyoming’s economy depends on tourism, mining minerals like coal, natural gas, and oil, and farming. The state is known for its wide-open spaces and rich history. People love to visit Wyoming to see its amazing parks, enjoy the quiet countryside, and learn about its past.

Wyoming is a special place with beautiful landscapes, a rich history, and a calm, open feeling that makes it unique. Whether you are interested in nature, history, or just enjoying peaceful spaces, Wyoming has something wonderful for everyone.

Images

Historical painting of Fort Laramie, showing the fort and nearby Native American tipis along the Oregon Trail.
A 1940 U.S. postage stamp celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wyoming becoming a state.
Map showing the different climate zones in Wyoming.
Beautiful autumn colors in the Bighorn Mountains near Buffalo, Wyoming.
Cattle being guided through the Upper Green River Valley in Wyoming, where their movement helps create habitat for greater sage-grouse.
Map showing the counties of Wyoming in the United States.
A view of downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, showing city buildings and streets from a highway.
A scenic view of Casper, Wyoming showing its cityscape and nearby natural landscape.
A view of downtown Rawlins, Wyoming, showing buildings and streets from a highway overpass.
A beautiful view of the Grand Targhee Ski Resort covered in snow during winter.
A map showing how many people live in different areas of Wyoming based on the 2020 U.S. census.
A colorful diagram showing the estimated ethnic origins of people living in Wyoming in 2021.
Map showing the largest ethnic groups in each county of Wyoming based on the 2020 census.
Map showing areas in Wyoming with the largest populations of people who identify as Native American.

Related articles

Western United States
Montana
South Dakota
Nebraska
Idaho
Colorado

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