Find out about Wyoming
From craggy mountain peaks to vast prairies, Wyoming has it all. The ninth largest state, there is plenty of rooom to stretch out and enjoy the view that seems to go forever under a blue western sky.
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For many, Wyoming represents the essence of the Old West. Cowboys, their faces toughened by the sun, rain, wind and snow of Wyoming's seasons still ride the range, moving sheep and cattle in a timeless Western tradition. Wyoming is the least populated state in the union.
In Wyoming the Great Plains of the West merge with the Rocky Mountains. The Rocky Mountains cover the western two thirds of the state. The climate is dry with cold winters and warm summers. Warm chinook winds from the Rockies modify some of the winter weather of the east plains. Because of difference in elevation, wide temperature ranges exist with the high mountain country the coldest.
Located in the northwest corner of Wyoming is Yellowstone National Park. The world's oldest national park, Yellowstone is considered by many to be the crown jewel in the national park system. Wyoming boasts seven national forests and a national grassland. Near Jackson, a national elk refuge is the winter home to one of the largest elk herds in North America.
The northeastern corner of the state is home to Devil's Tower National Monument. A huge spire resembling a giant tree stump rising 867 feet from the base. Twelve state parks round out the public areas set aside to provide additional recreational and scenic opportunities for everyone.
The state's chief industries all result directly from the land. Petroleum and minerals, tourism, and agriculture shape Wyoming todya. Oil is the largest single contributor to the economy. Second in the nation in coal reserves, mining provides jobs in northeastern Wyoming. Sheep and cattle on sprawling ranches outnumber people, while the rich supply of grassland sustains them. And for fun, every year, Wyoming hosts the world's largest rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, a celebration of the cowboy lifestyle that is still found in Wyoming today.
