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All About Wyoming

by THSM

State Facts

Wyoming was the 44th state to join the union. It became a state on July 10, 1890.

Capital - Cheyenne

Abbreviation - WY

Nickname - Equality State

Motto - "Equal Rights"

Song - "Wyoming"

Bird - Western Meadowlark

Flower - Indian Paintbrush

Insect -

Area - approximately 97,818 square miles

Map of US with Wyoming highlighted and text Wyoming – The Equality State; capital – Cheyenne

Websites for studying about Wyoming

The 50 States - Wyoming

From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Wyoming

Mr. Donn.org - Wyoming

Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of Wyoming resources.

Explore the States - Wyoming

From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.

50 States.com - Wyoming

Facts & Trivia about Wyoming

RoadsideAmerica.com - Wyoming

Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Wyoming.

Awesome America - Wyoming

Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Wyoming.

Wyoming Map/Quiz Printout

EnchantedLearning.com

Wyoming Virtual Field Trips

National Museum of Wildlife Art
Jackson Hole

Virtual field trip onlineA museum dedicated to presenting art about wildlife. Located on a bluff called East Gros Ventre Butte and amid real wildlife habitat, the 51,000 square foot sandstone structure overlooks the National Elk Refuge. Permanent exhibits include the Bison, John Clymer, and Carl Rungius galleries.

Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park

Virtual field trip onlineEstablished in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The website offers historical information about the park for those who cannot visit in person.

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