Wyoming

Cheyenne was established in 1867 when the Union Pacific Railroad laid tracks in the area.  The state capitol, which preceded statehood by three years, was built to resemble the U.S. Capitol.  Tours of the Capitol and nearby historic Governor's Mansion, a Georgian Revival structure, are available.  Within walking distance, the Wyoming State Museum offers memorabilia from the lives of cowboys, Native Americans, trappers, pioneers, and soldiers.  Definitely check out some of the medical instruments used - you'll  appreciate the advancement of the medical industry!  The newly renovated Old West Museum displays a variety of horse-drawn vehicles.  You'll find an iron horse (it's the world's largest steam locomotive) in Holiday Park.  If you are visiting during July, be sure to attend Frontier Days.  It is a week packed with events such as the world's biggest outdoor rodeo, Native American dances, parades of old covered wagons, and the biggest pancake breakfast in the country with over 100,000 flapjacks served each year!

Located in the far northeast corner of Wyoming stands Devils Tower.  This massive 865-foot.  Anglers will find 22 species of game fish, including trout, bass, crappie, walleye, yellow perch and channel catfish.  Visitors can purchase 1, 5 or 10-day licenses or a season license.  Hunters have an abundance of big and small game from which to choose.  Licenses are available for hunting elk, deer, antelope, moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats.  Licenses are issued by lottery and non-residents should apply well in advance.  Small game or bird hunters can purchase their license in many locations. 

Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the United States.  Nowhere else on earth can you see so many  geothermal wonders, from erupting geysers and bubbling hot springs to eerily colorful paint pots and thundering waterfalls.  However, respect all warning signs and Park Ranger warnings.  The park is beautiful but not without dangers.  If you're near geysers or hot springs, stay on the boardwalks and designated trails - the water is scalding hot.  A visit to Grand Teton, which lies just south of Yellowstone, is a must see.  For those vacationers who enjoy climbing mountains, hiking, floating down the Snake River, and relaxing will find that Grand Teton is a great place to unwind.  The mountain that gave the park its name is the most impressive peak in this spectacular mountain range.  Rising 13,000 feet, the mountain can be seen from most parts of the park.  Sandwiched between three mountain ranges, Jackson Hole is a lush valley about 50 meters  long that has sheltered fur trappers and a variety of other western characters.  Throughout the valley, you'll see moose, mule deer, antelope, elk, bald eagles, trumpeter swans, black bears, grizzlies, and the great American buffalo.  Visitors will also encounter many opportunities to try their hand at hunting, fishing, white-water rafting, and horseback riding.

 

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