IMPORTANT FIRSTS The Wyoming Territory approved the first unconditional law in the U.S. permanently guaranteeing women their inherent right to vote and hold office more than 50 years before women could vote and hold office in the U.S. Yellowstone was designated America’s first national park by President Ulysses S. Grant. The term “dude ranch” was coined at Eatons’ Ranch in Wolf, which is the country’s first and oldest ranch and still welcomes guests today. Devils Tower was designated America’s first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. WYOMING SEASONS AT A GLANCE SUMMER Summer features warm days and cool nights with low humidity. The comfortable temperatures encourage visitors to partake in activities in Wyoming’s unspoiled wilderness, even when the sun goes down. Things to Do: Camping under the stars, hiking, rodeo watching, horseback riding, rafting, rock climbing and experiencing historical sites and attractions are just a few options. Learn more at TravelWyoming.com/summer. FALL Autumn’s crisp, sunshine-filled days and color-changing leaves enhance the beauty of land-scapes statewide. Things to Do: Encounter splendid autumn scenery while driving scenic byways, strolling main streets virtually unchanged since the Old West, fishing in crystalline alpine lakes, and hiking and biking on trails lined with golden aspens. This shoulder season is also an excellent time to visit some of Wyoming’s most popular attractions. Learn more at TravelWyoming.com/fall. WINTER Winter temperatures can dip into the low digits, but the dry air facilitates perfect, fluffy snow for skiing and other cold-weather pursuits. Things to Do: Go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fat biking, snowmobiling, ice fishing and ice climbing — or explore the stun-ning otherworldly backdrops at Yellowstone National Park. Learn more about winter in Wyoming on p. 82 and at TravelWyoming. com/winter. SPRING While snowfall is common through May at higher elevations, increasingly warmer days make spring a great time to enjoy many quintessential winter activities. Things to Do: Enjoy skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling (depending on snow conditions). Since many species of wildlife migrate to higher elevations in search of fresh flora in March, April and May, spring is also a prime wildlife-watching season. Plus, this shoulder season is a superb time to cross some of Wyoming’s most popular attractions off your bucket list. Learn more at TravelWyoming. com/spring. WYOMING TEMPERATURES JAN Cheyenne Jackson Casper Sheridan Rock Springs 40 29 35 35 30 18 6 14 9 13 FEB 40 33 38 39 33 19 8 16 12 15 MAR 47 44 48 49 44 24 19 22 21 23 APR 55 54 57 58 54 31 26 29 30 29 MAY 65 64 67 67 64 40 31 37 38 38 JUN 75 74 79 77 75 49 37 46 48 46 JUL 83 82 88 88 84 56 42 53 54 54 AUG 81 81 86 88 82 54 40 51 51 52 SEP 72 71 74 76 70 45 32 41 40 43 OCT 59 58 59 61 56 34 25 31 29 32 NOV 47 39 45 46 40 24 17 22 18 21 DEC 38 28 34 35 30 17 7 13 9 13 11
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