Wyoming Chat Rooms
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Wyoming Facts and Figures |
Capital: |
Cheyenne |
Total area: |
253,337 sq km |
Population: |
506,529 (2004 est) |
State Bird |
Meadowlark |
State flower |
Indian Paint Brush |
State tree |
Cottonwood |
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If you really love the outdoors, Wyoming is by far the number one vacation destination. You can do everything from hiking to photographing wildlife to snow boarding and even kayaking. If you're a thrill seeker, you can go rock climbing; if you're a laid back person, go golfing or bird watching; if you enjoy natural beauty, try stargazing in the Red Desert or visiting one of the numerous state or national parks.
Wyoming is bursting with all of the natural wonders it holds - breathtaking mountains - Rocky Mountain ranges (Big Horn, Absaroka, Teton and Laramie); America's first national monument, Devils Tower; Yellowstone National Park, with it's star, Old Faithful; the North Platte River; Laramie Peak, the highest point in the Laramie Mountains; the Killpecker Sand Dunes, which includes an off-road area for "playing;" the 52-mile "driveway" to Yellowstone National Park - said to be one of the most scenic byways by Teddy Roosevelt.
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There's plenty of lakes and rivers for those that simply cannot leave their paddles at home. For the camper in you, Wyoming has a large selection of campgrounds - Sinks Canyon State Park and Riverside Campground are just two of the family favorites. Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, located on either side of the Teton Range, are two of America's best known ski resorts. The options are limitless!
If you're planning to bring your kids along to Wyoming, there are a variety of activities the kids - and you - can participate in. is home to bountiful forests where you can go camping, horses - both wild and ones meant for riding, and.. dinosaurs? Yes, dinosaurs! Kids and their families can go digging for dinosaur remains and fossils.
No matter what kind of person you are, or what you enjoy, you will certainly find something to do in Wyoming. Wyoming is home to bountiful forests where you can go camping, horses - both wild and ones meant for riding, and.. dinosaurs? Yes, dinosaurs! Kids and their families can go digging for dinosaur remains and fossils.
No matter what kind of person you are, or what you enjoy, you will certainly find something to do in Wyoming!
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