The vast expanse of sky touching the horizon as far as the eye can see, broken only by wildlife, clouds and mountain ranges, Wyoming is home to more deer and antelope than people. This is a place where cowboys and Indians still exist, where people wave as they drive past and where the countryside is unspoiled, wide and open.
Perhaps the best example of this unspoiled wilderness can be found in Yellowstone National Park which, in 1872, became the world's first national park. Amongst its many fascinations is the free-roaming buffalo and the 10,000-plus thermal geysers that shoot steam and boiling water out of the ground.
Wyoming is full of reminders of the 'Old West'. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody had his home here, which is open to visitors. And the Buffalo Bill Historical Center contains a full documentation of the man, his life and the early settlement of the West.
The town of Laramie is famously associated with Hollywood westerns and invites tourists to two of the region's newest attractions, the Wyoming Territorial Park and Prison and the American Heritage Center. The Territorial Park is built around the restored prison and gives visitors a glimpse of life in a western frontier town.
For a change from the thrills of the west, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center offers a glimpse of a long past period when these prehistoric creatures roamed the state. Apart from an excellent fossil display, there is an active dig site where you can see an excavation in progress.
Wyoming also caters for a wide range of outdoor activities. From boating, water-skiing and fishing in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area through the full range of winter sports (including sled dog tours) in the Rockies, this is truly a state for all seasons.
