Wyoming Atlas

Wyoming facts and history plus travel and tourism information.

Capital: Cheyenne
Abbreviations: WY (postal), Wyo.
Area: 97,818 square miles
State Bird: Meadowlark
State Tree: Cottonwood
State Flower: Indian Paintbrush
State Motto: Equal Rights
Nickname: The Equality State

Wyoming is a western land of open ranges, colorful Wild West history, and resplendent scenery. The Native Americans of Wyoming's eastern plains conflicted heavily with white settlers, creating one of the wildest western regions in the country. Famous cowboys including Buffalo Bill and Butch Cassidy are among the state's toughest historical characters. Wyoming became the 44th state on July 10, 1890.

Today, Wyoming is prized for its wildlife and National Parks. Bears, wolves, and coyotes, as well as elk, moose, and bald eagles live here among a sparse human population. Sure-footed bighorn sheep graze on the Bighorn Mountains' rocky ledges, while coyotes howl in the sagebrush thickets of Thunder Basin National Grassland. Yellowstone National Park boasts several geysers, including Old Faithful, while Devils Tower and the Grand Teton Mountains mark the horizon. Several historic trails trek through Wyoming, including the California Trail, Oregon Trail, and Overland Trail. Tourists to Wyoming can also choose to ski, fish, ride horses, or go whitewater rafting.

Wyoming Map

Wyoming Links

1. Wyoming Government - official Wyoming state website.
2. Wyoming Tourism - Wyoming travel and tourism.
3. National Parks in Wyoming
4. Wyoming QuickFacts - from the US Census Bureau.
5. 50States.com - Wyoming

Wyoming Resources

• Wyoming Real Estate - real estate information about Wyoming.
• Wyoming Colleges and Universities - higher education institutions in Wyoming.
• Wyoming Libraries - list of libraries in Wyoming.

Wyoming History and Geography