Welcome to WYOMING!
Capital City: Cheyenne
The Buffalo Are Back
by Jean Craighead George (ages 5-8)
World Classroom: Wyoming
Wyoming is home to the FIRST and probably most recognized National Park – Yellowstone. Surprisingly it is not the most visited, but still averages over 3 million visitors per year. With both the Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks it boasts some spectacular and unusual natural wonders. Devils Tower Monument is an iconic way to spend a day as well. Read and view more information about each one by scrolling below and clicking on the links associated with each park.
National Parks
Grand Teton National Park – Moose, WY
Breathe in the fresh mountain air, kayak on the pristine lake and stroll along wooded trails in the Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy the quiet, peaceful sounds of nature and the beautiful splashes of color.
Jackson Hole, WY
Visitors of Grand Teton National Park have access to a great tourist city nearby. Jackson Hole has places to stroll, eat and shop just outside the park.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park probably has some of the most recognizable pictures from Old Faithful to the colorful hot springs, lively sulfur pits and mud pots to the open ranges of buffalo. What is your favorite feature in Yellowstone?
John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway (natural connection between Yellowstone and Grand Tetons parks)
Visit John D Rockefeller Pkwy NPS.gov
This connection between Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks providing a natural link between the two regions and contains features characteristic of both areas.
National Historical Site
Fort Laramie National Historic Site – Fort Laramie, WY
Visit Fort Laramie Ntnl Hist Site NPS.gov
National Monuments
Devils Tower National Monument – Devils Tower, WY
Visit Devils Tower Monument NPS.gov
Devils Tower Monument is an iconic way to spend a day as well. Look for Native American prayer ties on the trees as well as rock climbers on the monument. You may need to get out your binoculars.
