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Introduction
There are many interesting and fun facts about Wyoming state to learn, including funny, scary...
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The best way to start this list of Wyoming facts about the state is by...
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Old Faithful is one of the most popular attractions in Yellowstone. This natural marvel earned...
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Yellowstone National Park is one of the most popular attractions in the country. Not only...
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Buffalo Bill is a legendary figure of the American west. Since there are so many...
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Though Ulysses S. Grant signed legislation to protect the Yellowstone territory, Roosevelt is often most...
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If you decide to plan a trip to the area, you'll likely see the nickname...
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The exact origin of the name "Wyoming" is a bit of a mystery, but historians...
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Jackson Pollock was one of the most important figures in the abstract art movement. Before...
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In 1872, Yellowstone made history by being named the first national park in the US...
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Most people who live in the US will never get a chance to see a...
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Spread over 65 miles, the North Antelope Rochelle Mine is one of the largest coal...
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The Wind River's name is both metaphorical and quite literal, referring to both the river...
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As a large landlocked state, Wyoming is bordered by multiple other states. South Dakota, Montana...
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If you're seeking information about Wyoming, you'll be interested to know it's home to the...
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One of the most important Wyoming history facts is that it boasts the first woman...
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Built in 1834, Fort Laramie was initially used as a trading outpost before being converted...
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While today it's normal for women in many countries around the globe to participate in...
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In Teton County, WY, you'll find Grand Teton National Park. Stretching 310,000 acres, the park...
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Many Wyoming facts and history focus on the time before settlers came to the area...
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Though it didn't become a state until 1890, Wyoming already belonged to the US. The...
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The Wyoming state flower has an interesting history. It was classified as a parasitic plant...
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You shouldn't be surprised to learn that Yellowstone broke yet another record. Yellowstone Lake, which...
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If you look at the current Wyoming state flag, you'll see a silhouette of a...
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The Wyoming state tree can be found in numerous places around the country. It's a...
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The jackalope is a mythical creature that is part rabbit and part antelope. Stories about...
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If you visit the state of Wyoming, you'll want to make sure you don't break...
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The Sheridan's green hairstreak butterfly can be found all over Wyoming during the spring months...
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You probably already knew that Wyoming doesn't have a large population. But you might be...
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Many people don't recognize the name Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, but they might be more familiar...
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If you visit Wyoming, be prepared to take the stairs. According to reports, there are...
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In 1842, gold was discovered within the Wyoming territory. That moment kicked off the state's...
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A fun fact about Wyoming is that one of its most recognizable landmarks has been...
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Every year, people from around the country flock to the capital of Wyoming state for...
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While the New York State Fair is the oldest in the country, it's not the...
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The Wyoming state bird isn't a fan of the state's colder months. Every winter the...
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One of the facts about the state of Wyoming concerns the area's biggest landmark. Yellowstone...
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The Wild West got its name from the lawlessness that was rampant in the western...
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Today the Occidental Hotel and Saloon in Buffalo, Wyoming is a popular tourist attraction. However...
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Nearly every state has ghost towns. These are cities that are nearly or completely abandoned...
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The way the US handled conflict with Japan in WWII is a sore spot in...
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While the population of Wyoming might be small, most people likely wouldn't guess that nearly...
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Federally, in order to drink alcohol, you have to be at least 21 years old...
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One of the least-known facts about Wyoming is that it has islands. This is a...
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In 2015, the Laramie campus of the University of Wyoming decided to break a record...
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There are many Wyoming state symbols, but none capture the state's cowboy roots like the...
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The Wyoming State Capitol is the civic center of the state's government. Initial construction began...
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Wyoming might be one of the least-populated states, but it's also one of the largest...
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The Black Hills mountain range is most often associated with South Dakota. However, a portion...
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The Oregon Trail was a highly-trafficked route that settlers used to reach the United States...
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Lewis and Clark are the most well-known explorers from their famous expedition west after the...
Conclusion
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