What would the “Cowboy State” be without cowboys? A silhouetted image of a bucking horse and rider, hat in hand, is a registered trademark of the state of Wyoming. The image appeared as early as 1918, when it was worn by members of Wyoming’s National Guard. The bucking horse graces the license plates of Wyoming to this day. The state knows a thing or two about cowboys, and the tradition is a proud one.

The tradition is continued, and offered to visitors, at many Wyoming dude ranches. Guests can take part in the action of roping, branding, and herding cattle. Organized cattle drives regularly take place at many ranches.

Working ranches and guest ranches are scattered across Wyoming, and the amenities range from indoor plumbing to in-room massages. There’s a dude ranch available for every kind of guest, and accommodations are as primitive, or posh, as the vacationer is looking for.

Open meadows and rolling hills await exploration on foot or on horseback. Guests will invariably spot the wildlife Wyoming is known for, including coyotes, wild turkeys, and, of course, the official state animal, the bison. Many Wyoming dude ranches herd bison as well as cattle. Overnight pack trips are often available, as well as pack trips that can last a week or more. Guided big game hunts are also sometimes offered.

Cowboy culture has been preserved, and still thrives, in Wyoming today. At any one of the many Wyoming dude ranches, guests can experience a world outside of what they’ve ever known. Pairing tamed and controlled horses, with wilderness that can never be either, and it’s the experience of a lifetime.

If you are planning on including some of the activities offered by Wyoming tourism as part of your vacation, then you are already on your way to a time of adventure and learning. So, before you go to this vast state, why not take a few minutes to learn about the people and places of Wyoming? After all, the more you know before you get there, the more you will enjoy your visit.

Since it was “discovered” by those early American adventurers, Wyoming has changed quite a bit, and yet still remains the same. After all, with towering mountains, wide open plains, magnificent waterfalls and miles of trails for hiking or skiing; Wyoming’s bountiful lands are just as gorgeous as ever. But with the advancements in technology and industry, Wyoming is continuing to reach to the future. Today, guest will find a plethora of museums, fine eateries, art galleries and cultural art productions as well high rises and elegant malls and accommodations.So, as you plan your trip to Wyoming, here is some basic Q&A about Wyoming. How many of them do you already know?

Questions:

1. Where did Wyoming get its name?
2. What is the capital of Wyoming?
3. What nicknames does Wyoming have?
4. When did Wyoming get its statehood?
5. What is the motto of Wyoming?
6. What is the state bird?
7. What is the state flower?
8. What is the state gemstone?
9. What is the state mammal?
10. What is the state tree?
11. What is the state dinosaur?
12. What famous park is located in Wyoming and was the first National Park?
13. True of False-In government, Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote.
14. What is the country’s first national monument?
15. How many Indian reservations are there in Wyoming?

Answers:

1. The name Wyoming comes from the Delaware Indian phrase meche-weami +ing meaning “land of mountains and valleys alternating”.
2. Wyoming Capital – Cheyenne
3. Nickname(s) – Equality State and the Cowboy State
4. Motto – Equal Rig
5. Statehood – July 10, 1890: it was the 44th state
6. State Bird – Meadowlark
7. State Flower – Indian Paintbrush
8. State Gemstone – Jade
9. State Mammal – Bison
10. State Tree – Cottonwood
11. State dinosaur-Triceratops
12. Yellowstone National Park, formed in 1872
13. True- Wyoming gave women the right to vote in 1869
14. Devils Tower became the first national monument in 1906.
15. Wyoming has 1 Indian reservation, the Wind River Reservation where the Shoshone and the Northern Arapaho tribes live.

So, are you ready for your Wyoming trip? Of course you are! After all, even if you didn’t know all 15 answers, you are still certain to have a
fantastic trip as you discover all the gems that Wyoming tourism has to offer