Information on Wyoming
Wyoming is home to magnificent mountain ranges and wide open spaces, with a wonderful array of natural beauty and wildlife. Animals far outnumber humans in this, the least populated state in the country. Wyoming is a mix of Wild West frontier heritage and spectacular scenery, with a few modern cities and overgrown cowtowns and two spectacular national parks.
The oldest national park on the planet it Yellowstone. Its location on top of a volcanic crater has resulted in a unique landscape of geysers, fumaroles, mud pots, alpine lakes and canyons. The towering granite peaks of Grand Teton National Park further south provide endless opportunities for climbers, hikers and skiers.
Wyoming is home to the main towns of Jackson and Cody and is known as the 'Cowboy State', as the rodeos, old Wild West stores and staged shoot outs emit the essence of the Wild West. As Buffalo Bill's hometown, Cody is well known for its western-style wares and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center detailing the history of the American West. Around the sophisticated resort town of Jackson are numerous guest and working ranches that are a reminder of the state's history, and everywhere the hat-brandishing cowboy that is the state insignia preserves the image of the romantic Wild West. Despite this picture of a rough, male-dominated state, Wyoming was the first to allow women to vote in 1869.
Outdoors activities are vast on a holiday to Wyoming, with an array of attractions and activities available in the enchanting scenery. In the northwest where visitors can hike, kayak, boat or raft, fish, climb, camp and ski to their heart's content.
