Being one of the largest states in the union, just over a half million people have chosen to call Wyoming home, making it the least populated state. Its open ranges as well as vast mountain ranges make the state diverse in it attractions. In the northwest corner of the state, Yellowstone National Park boasts geysers and hot springs as well as many geothermal features. Old Faithful Geyser draws millions of visitors each year. The park is also home to free ranging animals such as buffalo and elk and is home to grizzly bears and wolves.

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.

Wyoming is one of the best vacation spots in the United States.There are a number of places of great tourist attraction. Grasslands, mountains, forests, deserts, rivers and lakes present tourists with some of the most breathtaking scenery. Panoramic mountain views, rushing trout streams and sky-scraping aspen, spruce and fir trees provide a stunning backdrop at Wyoming’s national parks, forests and monuments. Wyoming boasts of having America’s first national monument, Devils Tower, which is popular for its hiking and climbing expeditions. It is also home to the country’s first national forest, Shoshone National Forest, which is one of the largest forests in the country.

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.