Known as the "Cowboy State", Wyoming is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It was John Colter who informed the world about the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone in 1807 and Robert Stuart pioneered the Oregon Trail in 1812 to bring new settlers to the west. Fort Laramie was the first permanent trading post in this area and when the Wyoming Territory was organized in 1869, this was the first state to allow women the right to vote.
The towering mountains provide dramatic scenery of which the 500,000 residents of the state are most proud. In the wide open spaces and the rugged country, it is here you can experience the true spirit of the West with the many ranches. The Cheyenne Frontier Days is one of the largest rodeos in the world and draws visitors from all over the world. When you decide to visit Wyoming, you can actually stay on a working ranch and take part in the daily activities.
Yellowstone National Park is the main thing on the itinerary of every visitor to this state who want to see Old Faithful, the geyser that sprays boiling water into the air every hour. In Grand Teton National Park there are ample opportunities for hiking , bike riding and horseback riding. The mountain valley town of Jackson is one of the premier skiing destinations in the state and the Wind River Reservation is the home of the Shoshone and Apache tribes where you can purchase unique Native American crafts. Cody is the hometown of Buffalo Bill and the Old Train Town, where there are many historic buildings dating back to the days of the pioneers.
Tour small towns and villages nestled at the bottom of the Big Horn Mountains and the Jim Gatchell Museum in Buffalo offers a fascinating look at the daily lives of the pioneers. Climb Devil's Mountain and follow the pioneer trails through the center of the state. Wyoming has such breathtaking scenery and attractions that you will want to explore every part of the state.
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