Wyoming is often called the first state in outdoor America. From the thrill seeker to the nature lover, Wyoming has something to please everyone. You can hike, backpack, fly-fish. Try wildlife photography or birdwatching. Go rock climbing, kayaking, snowboarding, parasailing, hang gliding, windsurfing, jet skiing or spelunking -- just a few of the outdoor activities to enjoy in the state Wyoming.
With its numerous historic places, monuments, and museums, Wyoming embraces the heritage of the American West. From pioneers to railroad engineers, and from cavalry forts to petroglyph art, there’s something here for every history buff.
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Many talented western and native wildlife artists live, work or play in Wyoming. Home to singing cowboys in Cody, the National Museum of Wildlife Art near Jackson, champion dancers in the Wind River Reservation, and a wealth of skilled craftspeople, Wyoming is a haven for visual and performing arts.
At Wyoming’s state parks, breathtaking scenery, wildlife and all sorts of recreational opportunities abound. In park reservoirs, visitors can swim, boat, wind surf, water ski and fish -- for walleye, trout and several other species of fish. Many parks offer camping, picnicking and biking and nature trails that lead to overlooks and scenic mountain vistas. When it comes to national parks, forests and monuments, Wyoming boasts a number of firsts, including America’s first national monument, Devils Tower. Wyoming is also home to the nations's first national forest, Shoshone National Forest, which remains one of the largest forests in the country, and Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park.
More than 600 species of wildlife inhabit Wyoming. This tremendous abundance and diversity of wild creatures can be attributed to the state's extremely diverse habitat. Wyoming is known as one of the few places in the United States where you can see wildlife from all major highways. Bring your binoculars, camera and more film than you think you'll ever need. Over half of the state's 253,596 square km (97,914 square miles) is public land, wild and free for you to enjoy.
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