Welcome to Wyoming! opportunity to welcome you to Wyoming. Whatever type of visit you have planned, we encourage you to use this guide to learn about all that our state has to offer. Wyoming is a place of remarkable beauty, with iconic landscapes and welcoming communities that together offer all types of travelers a unique experience. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, a taste of authentic Western culture or a journey through history, you’ll find something special in every part of our state. Along with spectacular scenery, world-class wildlife and thousands of square miles of public lands, Wyoming has historic and cultural attractions aplenty. Traveling our scenic byways and backroads will take you across wide-open vistas, through stunning mountain ranges and family-friendly communities that reflect the best of small-town America. While exploring these beautiful areas we encourage you to travel responsibly. The places we love to experience need to be treated with care to ensure future generations can enjoy them as well. Keep our wide-open spaces clean and as untouched as possible. And remember that Wyoming’s wildlife is truly wild — keep your distance and respect their habitat. Wherever your Wyoming travels take you, I am certain your adventures will include a taste of our Western hospitality and an experience that will make you want to return. Safe travels, T he First Lady and I want to take this O n behalf of all of Wyoming, it is my privilege to invite you and your family to safely experience all that this incredible state has to offer. No state has fewer people and more room for adventure. As a native to Wyoming, I feel honored to experience our amazing parks, monuments, historic sites and other recreational areas. Wyoming is full of adventure and discovery. From the geothermal features in Yellowstone to our fossils hidden beneath the earth, there is something for everyone. During your travels, be sure to explore at least one of Wyoming’s 21 scenic byways while listening to its exclusive podcast as you twist, turn and climb through some of the state’s most breathtaking landscapes. While the outdoors is notable, it is Wyoming’s pioneering spirit and deep-rooted Western hospitality that makes our destination truly remarkable. Wyoming is considered one of the last bastions of the West. Experience one of our famous rodeos or stay at a dude ranch to capture that Western spirit. Our guides, ranchers, hoteliers and many others strive to make your trip safe and memorable. The people of Wyoming cannot wait to welcome you and share how Wyoming inspires them through art, home-cooked meals, locally sourced spirits and handmade goods. As you experience our great state for yourselves, we ask that you do so responsibly, keeping the health of our natural space’s wildlife, residents and fellow travelers in mind. By working together, we can maintain Wyoming as a source of inspiration for years to come. We cannot wait to welcome you as a modern explorer to our Western state. At the end of your journey, you will understand why Wyoming is such a special place. For now, turn the page and start planning your trip. We will be waiting. WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM/JASON LINDSEY. Governor Mark Gordon Diane Shober, Executive Director, Wyoming Office of Tourism TRAVELWYOMING.COM 5
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