Everything You Need To Know About Wyoming
Wyoming
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Equal Rights
State Capital: Cheyenne
State Population: About 580,000 people
Nickname: The Equality State
Abbreviation: WY
Region: West
Year of Statehood: 1890
States That Share a Border:
- Montana
- South Dakota
- Nebraska
- Colorado
- Utah
- Idaho
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower: Indian Paintbrush
Tree: Plains Cottonwood
Flag: Flag of Wyoming
Animal: American Bison
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Yellowstone National Park – The first national park in the U.S., known for geysers, hot springs, and wildlife.
Grand Teton National Park – Stunning mountain range with hiking, climbing, and scenic views.
Jackson Hole – Famous valley and resort area popular for skiing and wildlife.
Devils Tower – Iconic rock formation and the first U.S. national monument.
Fort Laramie National Historic Site – Historic 19th-century trading post and military fort.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Bison Burger – Lean bison meat, often served as a burger or steak.
Trout – Freshwater trout, often pan-fried or baked.
Beef Jerky – Popular snack from Wyoming’s cattle ranches.
Chokecherry Jam or Jelly – Made from native chokecherries, used in desserts or spreads.
Fried Trout Tacos – A regional favorite using local fish with a southwestern twist.
Wyoming Maps
Wyoming Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
5 INTERESTING FACT
Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869.
Yellowstone National Park covers parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, but the majority is in Wyoming.
Wyoming has the lowest population of any U.S. state.
The state is known for wide-open spaces, ranching, and rodeos.
Devils Tower is sacred to Native American tribes and inspired the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Here’s a video about the state of Wyoming by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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