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Wyoming
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Wyoming
Equality State · Capital: Cheyenne
Equality State. Capital: Cheyenne. Taken from an Indian phrase, meaning “at the big mountains and valleys”
Entered the Union · July 10, 1890Equality State · Capital: Cheyenne
Equality State. Capital: Cheyenne. Taken from an Indian phrase, meaning “at the big mountains and valleys”
Entered the Union · July 10, 1890This 1,300 acre site central attraction is Devil Tower. This volcanic monolith rises 867 feet about the surrounding terrain of Northeastern Wyoming.
The fort was first built in 1834 as a center for fur trading in the region. In 1849 the US army purchased the fought as a base of operations against the regions indians. Today the fort has been restored.
This 8198 acre park was once a lake. Today the site contains fossilized remains of the inhabitants of that lake.
Established in 1929 this park that covers 310,000 acres includes 12 mountain peaks above 12,000 feet. It has over 230 miles of trail to explore.
Yellowstone is the worlds oldest national park. It was established in 1872 and covers 2,221,766 acres. Some of its most notable features are Old Faithful a hot spring geyser, and Yellowstone canyon and waterfalls.
This is the site of a 12 year standoff between British and American troops that began in 1859 over the control of this border island. International arbitration eventually ruled in favor of the Americans.