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of Wyoming geysers and hots springs was first brought back to civilization when
fur trapper John Colter explored the region in 1807.
It would not be until 1834, however, before the first trading post was built in
the state at Fort Laramie. Wyoming
was admitted to the Union July 10, 1890 as the 44th state, and later gained destinction
in 1925 by electing Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross the first woman governor in the United
States.
From its first
discovery in the 1800's to the present day, Wyoming has evoked
the wonder and exitement of the Old West. With its wide open plains
and spectacular Rockie Mountain scenery, Wyoming's major tourist
attractions include Yellowstone
National Park, Grand
Teton National Park and Jackson
Hole National Monument in Cheyenne, where the annual Cheyenne
Frontier Days rodeo is a big draw in July.
Other
notable tourist & vacation spots are Flaming Gorge, the Fort Laramie National
Historic Site, and Devils Tower.
along with a host of Wyoming summer fairs & festivals. The
fictional Brokeback
Mountain, set in Wyoming, has been drawing large numbers of visitors to
what is perceived as the sweeping Wyoming vistas featured in film - but truth
to tell the award-winning movie (mainly due to budget concerns) was actually shot
in Canada. Related
Web Sites: Wyoming
Vacation Guide -
One-stop browsing for top vacation attractions, scenic byways, Wyoming tourist
video presentations, pictures, seasonal event calendar, kid-friendly activities,
hotel & restaurant guides, related links. Wyoming
State Parks - Detailed information on the park system with rates, activities
& some beautiful pictures along with maps and directions. Wyoming
National Parks
- Yellowstone may be the star of this group, but there are many more national
parks offering an out of the ordinary vacation trips. Grand
Teton National Park is a top choice for many travelers. Wyoming
Attractions. Roadside America - Find directions to the world's largest
elk horn arch, the giant head of Abe Lincoln in Laramie, and lots more offbeat
vacation fun throughout the state... Jackson
Hole Wyoming - Grand Teton National Park Lodging & Vacations - The
big, big guide to the Grand Tetons and surrounding areas including major attractions,
hotels & restaurants, shopping, seasonal activities, live Webcams, related
links. Devils
Tower National Monument - The more than 1,000-foot high monolith explained
in depth with a virtual natural history tour, climbing tips & advice, nature
walks and related facts and information. Cheyenne,
Wyoming Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Settle down and say howdy
to a complete guide to what to do and see including information on hotels &
restaurants, rodeos, train museum exhibitions, nearby day trips, an extensive
photo gallery, related links. Casper,
Wyoming - Online visitor center featuring facts and pictures on Casper
must-sees including nature walks and North Platte River trails, birding refuges,
museums, rodeo events and more. Wyoming
Summer Travel Calendar:
also see -> Christmas
in Wyoming
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