Take A Virtual Road Trip On Wyoming's Most Haunted Highway
The Battle Pass Byway is one of the most scenic drives in the Cowboy State. The 11-mile stretch of WY-70 from Encampment to Slaughterhouse Gulch may also be the most haunted road in Wyoming.
Wyoming History
The University of Wyoming Opened 132 Years Ago Today
September 6, 1887, the University of Wyoming officially opened, welcoming 42 students and five faculty members.
Who Claims Buffalo Bill as Their Own? It's Not Just Wyoming
You can see Buffalo Bill's influence in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, and of course, Wyoming.
How An Eclipse In Wyoming Helped Edison Invent The Light Bulb
141 years ago today, on July 29, 1878, Thomas Edison attempted to photograph a total solar eclipse in Rawlins. According to legend, Edison's trip to Wyoming later played an important role in the invention of the light bulb.
Five Fun Facts About The Wyoming State Capitol
The Capitol was originally built in 1887 for $150,000, the modern-day equivalent of $4 million. The cost to renovate just the Capitol building was $116 million in 2017.
How Wyoming Became The 44th State (Spoiler: It Was Total B.S.)
The state of Wyoming celebrates its 129th birthday tomorrow. Like many great events in American history, it would have never happened without a politician lying through his teeth.
Schedule Of Events For Wyoming Capitol Re-Opening Released
Events kick off at noon Wednesday with food trucks and music, followed by a ribbon cutting, tours of the Capitol Square Project, live music, and fireworks.
Wyoming Prohibition Law Went Into Affect 100 Years Ago Today
July 1, 1919, Wyoming became the last state in the region to ban alcohol. During prohibition, the towns of Kemmerer and Rock Springs became regional hubs for bootleggers and organized crime.
Amelia Earhart's Plan to Settle Down in Wyoming That Never Came t
If not for her untimely disappearance in 1937, the most famous female aviator in history might have become a resident of the cowboy state.
That Time Part Of Wyoming Wanted To Be Its Own State
The short-lived state even selected Sheridan, Wyoming as its capitol.
The Ten Oldest Saloons In Wyoming
Old West history is even better with a cold beer in your hand. Join us for a bar crawl as we pay a virtual visit to the ten longest running saloons in the Cowboy State.
The Most Bitter Political Feuds In Wyoming History
Like Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Marian Orr, Joseph Carey and F.E. Warren were both Republicans, they shared common political beliefs, and they hated each other's guts.