Wyoming
"Equal Rights"
Nickname
Equality State
Capital
Cheyenne
Statehood
July 10, 1890 (44th)
Motto
Equal Rights
Explore Wyoming
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Top mountains
Signature peaks and elevation highlights.
Best hikes
Trail ideas from day hikes to overnighters.
State parks
Must-see parks and natural areas.
Road trip loops
Weekend-friendly scenic drives.
Waterfronts
Lakes, rivers, and coastal stops to visit.
Waterfalls & springs
Cool-down spots and photogenic falls.
Scenic overlooks
Pull-offs and vistas for quick views.
Camping spots
Easy campgrounds and dispersed sites.
Historic towns
Main streets, museums, and landmarks.
Family weekends
Low-stress itineraries with kids in mind.
Top universities
Best-known universities and colleges.
Top biggest cities
Largest metros and fast-growing hubs.
Top places to visit
Must-see destinations and attractions.
Top high schools
High-performing public and private schools.
Top cities
Beloved cities for living and visiting.
Basic information
Quick facts, nickname, capital, and region.
Geography
Landscapes, neighbors, and natural regions.
Economy
Key industries, employers, and growth drivers.
About Wyoming
Wyoming is the least populous state in the country, yet it holds Yellowstone, the first national park in the world, along with vast stretches of public land where cattle still outnumber people by a wide margin. No broad-based state income tax and a resource-driven economy shape its politics as much as its landscape does.
Below, the guides cover that public-lands geography directly, from Yellowstone and the Tetons to the ranching towns and energy economy that fill in the rest of the state.