Happy Wyoming Day!
Today is National Wyoming Day for 2025. . .
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Which State is WY:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that Wyoming’s history includes prehistoric peoples who lived there for over 5,000 years, with evidence of the Clovis, Folsom, and Plano cultures. These early hunters and gatherers came from Siberia through Alaska. Before Europeans arrived, tribes like the Shoshone, Arapaho, Crow, Cheyenne, and Ute inhabited Wyoming. The first European explorers were the de la Vérendrye brothers in 1742. Evidence shows that extensive trade networks existed among tribes before European contact. Archaeologists have found that people lived in Wyoming’s mountains at high elevations. The Fossil Butte National Monument in southwestern Wyoming contains many well-preserved fossils from an ancient lake.
Wyoming Map courtesy of Openverse
More History: The state of Wyoming proclaimed its independence being known as the “Equality State,” becoming the 44th state on July 10, 1890. Its history includes early Native American settlement, European exploration, and a significant role in women’s suffrage. Native Americans lived in Wyoming from before United States admission. The French explorers Francois and Louis-Joseph de La Verendrye were the first white men in Wyoming in 1742. Wyoming became a U.S. territory in 1868, and the Union Pacific Railroad helped settle the area. Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote and hold office, earning its nickname. The territory’s constitution was approved in 1889. Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman governor in 1924.
Climate of Wyoming: Wyoming has a climate is known for being semiarid and continental, showing significant differences due to its high elevation and varied landscape. Summers are usually mild to warm, while winters are cold with quick temperature changes. The state has low average humidity, especially in summer, and is often very windy. Key features include Wyoming’s climate being dry, with large temperature changes, and its higher elevations, ranging from 3,100 to 13,800 feet, cause significant temperature differences. The average yearly temperature is around 45.6°F, with July highs ranging from 75°F to 89°F, while winter lows range from 5°F to 18°F. There is varying rainfall across regions, particularly in mountainous areas, and summer nights cool down quickly, and the diverse landscape influences its climate. Wyoming experiences an average of about 300 days annually, an approximate 82% of days being sunny.
More About Wyoming: Throughout the years, Wyoming has earned the titles of the being famous for its large landscapes, including national parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton, along with the iconic Devil’s Tower. The state thrives on its energy industry, mainly oil, natural gas, and coal, as well as agriculture. Known as the “Cowboy State,” it has a strong cowboy culture reflected in traditions and events. Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park, featuring diverse wildlife and geothermal features. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain range. The state capital, Cheyenne, hosts Cheyenne Frontier Days, a prominent rodeo event. Wyoming also supports cattle and sheep ranching and grows crops like hay and corn. It was the first state to allow women’s voting rights and is home to diverse wildlife and Fossil Butte National Monument.
The Great Location of Wyoming: The state of Wyoming spans 375 miles from wide (east to west) and 276 miles in length (north to south). It is bordered by
Greetings from Wyoming – Large Letter Postcard (5274316238) courtesy of Openverse
Wyoming’s Statehood Facts:
- Date: 07/10/1890
- Capital: Cheyenne
- Population: 587,618 (2024)
- Size: Land area of 97,089 square miles; Total area of 97,813 square miles
- Nickname: The Equality State & The Cowboy State
- State Motto: Equal Rights
- Tree: Plains Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides)
- Flower: Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Linariifolia)
- Bird: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella Neglecta)
The History:
| Wyoming Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Wyoming Flag | |||
| State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫ |
Admission |
Capital | Flag Image |
| 44th State. Wyoming Territory “Song of Wyoming” by John Denver (Modern), “Wyoming” by George Edwin Knapp (Original) |
07/10/1890 | Cheyenne | |
See: Officially Adopted as a U.S. States, State Songs, Admission Dates & Flags at:
Some Great Wyoming Sites: Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Wyoming:
- Grand Teton, 103 Headquarters Loop Moose, Jenny Lake, WY 83012
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, within Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- Devils Tower National Monument, 340 WY-110, Devils Tower, WY 82714
- Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, within Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West, 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414
- Old Faithful, near the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, within Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- Jackson Hole Aerial Tram, 3275 West Village Dr, Teton Village, WY 83025
- Yellowstone Lake, within Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- Mammoth Hot Springs, within Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- Jenny Lake, 403 South Jenny Lake Dr, Moran, WY 83001
Memorable Wyoming Events: Here is a list of some events that happened in Wyoming:
- 1803: Much of Wyoming is purchased by the United States from France in the Louisiana Purchase.
- 1807: John Colter explores Wyoming and discovers the Yellowstone region.
- 1834: The first permanent settlement, Fort Laramie, is established.
- 1846: The U.S. gains the southwest portion of Wyoming from Great Britain as part of the Oregon Treaty.
- 1867: The Union Pacific Railroad reaches the city of Cheyenne which was established earlier that year.
- 1869: The Wyoming Territory is formed.
- 1869: Women gain the right to vote in the Wyoming Territory. It is the first U.S. territory or state to grant women suffrage.
- 1872: Yellowstone National Park is established by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is the first national park.
- 1890: Wyoming becomes the 44th U.S. state.
- 1892: The Johnson County War occurs between small local ranchers and powerful large land owners.
- 1895: Buffalo Bill Cody helps establish the city of Cody.
- 1906: Devil’s Tower is the first declared United States National Monument.
- 1925: Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes the first woman governor of a U.S. state.
Color Landscape – Grand Tetons courtesy of Openverse
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