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

On the other side of the state, in the Black Hills in the northeast corner, a towering rock formation called Devil’s Tower draws visitors by the millions each year as well as members of several Native American tribes who return to the area for annual rituals. It came under the National Park Service in 1916. Mountain climbers began their quest for the top in the 1930′s with records of climbs kept since 1937.

The state capital of Cheyenne is located in the southeast corner of the state just off Interstate 80 with I-25 running north and south near the capital. Wyoming is an arid state receiving only about ten inches of rainfall each year. It is unique in that no water from any source in the state makes it to either ocean. The water from rain either evaporates or is absorbed into the ground. It is not a farm-friendly environment yet many ranches are established near the mountain ranges on all four sides of the state.

The ski areas in the northwestern part of the state does enjoy significant show fall with precipitation often approaching 200 inches a year in the mountainous region of the Teton Range. In order to enjoy some of the best snow skiing in the country you will have to get off the beaten path, read that interstate highways, as I-80, I-90 and I-25 carry you mostly through the eastern and southern part of the state, the mountains of the Grand Teton National Park is located in the northwest part of the state and have some of the highest peaks leading into the Rocky Mountains.

Route 287 and 189 will take you into the Bridger-Teton National Forest for some of the best natural scenery in the country, located in the western section of Wyoming and in the north central, leave I-90 on Route 14 and travel through the Big Horn National Forest. The Wind River Indian Reservation also draws visitors to view Native American life, located off Routes 134 and 26 to the west of Casper. Continue on to the northwest and pay a visit to the Shoshone National Forest for some of the best photography opportunities in the state.

For tourists who prefer the wonders of nature to man made ones, Wyoming presents the Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park. It also happens to be America’s second largest. Even though the park is home to hundreds of species of birds, game fish and mammals it is most famous for its black and grizzly bears. Wyoming is famous for its game and fishing. It also offers horseback riding, golf and rock climbing. Each season provides a different experience in Wyoming. Summer is the best time to visit the state. In summer, tourists can enjoy hiking, and horseback riding, biking, rafting and kayaking. In winter, Wyoming offers skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, dog sledding. The spring season is a beautiful time to visit Wyoming too. Wildlife is aplenty in Wyoming and viewing animals is more common during spring.

Every region of Wyoming has its own unique vegetation, wildlife, weather and geologic formations. From Old Faithful to Devils Tower, nature has sketched amazing landscapes and geo-thermal features for people to enjoy. Yellowstone National Park and Hot Springs State Park have many geo-thermal attractions. It offers a variety of out door tourist activities like float trip on the Snake River, herding cattle in the Big Horn Mountains, biking in the Snowy Range or climbing the Tetons. Tourists will also find wonderful trail, which allow them to hike, backpack or fly-fish. Wildlife photography or bird watching is also another good way to pass time, as the state is teeming with animal and bird wildlife. For tourists who enjoy physical exercise, Wyoming offers rock climbing, kayaking, snowboarding, parasailing, hang gliding, windsurfing, jet skiing or spelunking. Water sports like Boating, water skiing, fishing and other recreational activities associated with Wyoming’s many rivers are also popular. Camping is also popular. It is allowed in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.