Wyoming ( The Equality State / The Cowboy State ) Wyoming gets its name from the Algonquin words for "land of vast plains." After the Union Pacific Railroad reached the town of Cheyenne, the capital, in 1867, the population began to grow steadily in the Wyoming Territory, established in 1868. In 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state. The constitution of the "Equality State" was the first in the world to grant voting rights to women. Wyoming was also the first state to elect a woman governor. People are spread out across the state in small farming and ranching towns. Wyoming's tourist attractions are among the most spectacular and well-known in the nation. Each year, millions of tourists visit Yellowstone National Park (the world's first national park). The most notable features of the park include active geysers, spectacular towering waterfalls, hot springs, deep canyons and excellent fishing. Wyoming also is home to Devils Tower, the nation's first national monument, and Grand Teton National Park, the site of some of the West's most beautiful mountain scenery. The Flag of Wyoming Entered the Union in 1890 as the 44th State; flag adopted in 1917. The State seal appears on a silhouette of a bison, familiar to 19th century settlers. The red is for Native Americans, white for purity, and blue for the sky, justice, and loyalty.   Largest Cities in the State (2000) Cheyenne, 53,011; Casper, 49,644; Laramie, 27,204; Gillette, 19,646; Rock Springs, 18,708; Sheridan, 15,804; Green River, 11,808; Evanston, 11,507; Riverton, 9,310; Cody, 8,835   Business and Trade in Wyoming Agriculture: Cattle, sugar beets, sheep, hay, wheat. Industries: Cattle, sugar beets, sheep, hay, wheat. State Symbols and Emblems Bird: Western Meadowlark Flower: Indian Paintbrush (castilleja linariaefolia) Tree: Cottonwood (populus sargentii) Song(s): Wyoming Motto: Equal Rights Wyoming Travel - Vacation Destinations & Recreation National parks and historic locations suitable for family vacations or day trips. • Sweetwater River Campground - Rock Springs • South Pass Historic Mining Area - LANDER • Names Hill - Pinedale • Buffalo Creek Campground - Casper • National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center and Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Area - Lander

Capital: Cheyenne     Local Weather  Statehood: 1890-07-10  Population: 493,782 (5.1 mi2)   Geographic Area (mi2)     Total 97,813.56     Water 713.16     Land 97,100.40     Rank 9th Largest   State Education:     Pub & Prv Schools     College & University     Libraries   Border States: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah   Health Information:     Illicit Drug Use     Youth Risk Survey   Housing: In Wyoming, there are 223,854 housing units, averaging to 2.3 per sq mile.   Related Magazines:     Northwest Fly Fishing     Yellowstone Journal Magazine   Posters and Artwork Clouds Fill the Sky Above a Wyoming Prairie Photographic Print 48" x 36" • Trees Lining a Misty River, Wyoming, USA Photographic Print 24" x 8" • Morning Glory Pool, Wyoming, USA Photographic Print 24" x 18" • Cone and Runoff Channels of Lone Star Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA Photographic Print 24" x 18" • Twilight view, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Photographic Print 32" x 24" • Glacier Covered Tetons, Wyoming Pre-Matted Print 11" x 14"