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Overview
The wide open spaces and mountain ranges of the rugged state of
Wyoming are populated by a vast array of 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.
Yellowstone National Park is the oldest on the planet. 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.
Known as the 'Cowboy State', towns in Wyoming such as Jackson
and Cody exude the spirit of the Wild West with wooden boardwalks,
rodeos, restored shop-front facades and staged shoot-outs. 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. The state has
also recently featured as the spectacular backdrop for the
critically acclaimed film Brokeback Mountain.
Those who enjoy the outdoors will find a wealth of recreational
activities among the breathtaking scenery, especially in the
northwest where visitors can hike, kayak, boat or raft, fish,
climb, camp and ski to their heart's content.