Pioneers, outlaws, equality, and respect for nature — these are just a few of the things that make up Wyoming’s rich and intriguing history, with each element playing a pivotal role in the development of our nation. The Western way of life is as unique as it is fascinating, and museums throughout…
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If wide-open skies, pioneer history, and idyllic natural wonders are something you long for, plan to hit the open road in east central Wyoming. Sure, our national parks and icons in the northwestget a lot of attention--and rightfully so! But we implore you to come and explore the lesser-known yet…
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Wyoming history is steeped in Wild West lore, geologic marvels, Gold Rush-era trails and burly mountain men. No matter where your travels take you in Wyoming, you'll be roaming through landscapes, cities, and monuments that have great historical significance. Here are a few interesting facts you…
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A powwow is a steady thump of beaters on a hide-covered drum, a cadence of mixed voices singing in Arapaho, Shoshone, Crow, or Lakota, and the sweep and swirl of men and boys wearing brightly colored regalia. It's young girls with fringed shawls, older women dressed in buckskin and even tiny tots…
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Discover Wyoming's rich history through its well-preserved historical sites and informative museums. Explore the stories of pioneers, Native Americans and significant figures like Ester Hobart Morris, the first female justice of the peace in the U.S. From fossil discoveries to military history…
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With 12 glorious state parks and one recreation area, Wyoming delivers big on outdoor fun. Here are the best places to pursue endless panoramas, hook a glimmering fish and spot all manner of furry and feathered critters in the last bastion of the west. CHASE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS IN STATE PARKS…
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It’s no wonder that Wyoming has some of the most haunted prisons in the country as the state hosted many outlaws. With the first discovery of gold in the state near the Sweetwater River in 1842. Bloodshed for the coveted treasure followed soon thereafter and continued for three decades. Ruthless…
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Wyoming’s wide-open spaces are a playground for rough-and-tumble types. If your outdoor adventure is taking a hike, exploring on a bike, taking a longer route with a backpacking trip, climbing, paddling or fishing, then you're sure to get your heart pumping with some of the West's greatest scenery…
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Not all of Wyoming's creatures hibernate in the winter. In fact, winter offers many opportunities to see Wyoming's wildlife through a whole new light. Bison, elk, birds and many more types of wildlife make the snow covered plains and mountains of Wyoming their winter home. Fewer crowds, deep snow…
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Everyone needs a digital detox every now and then, and what better place for an unplugged vacation than Wyoming? Getting away from the noise and distractions of everyday life isn’t hard around here. The state’s vast size and low population could allow everyone living in Wyoming to have 111 acres…
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