Wyoming

"The Equality State"

The heart of the Old West still beats in Wyoming. It's the place all your cowboy dreams come true. The winds carry tumbleweeds across red canyons; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid escaped from pursuing lawmen here and wild horses run free through sagebrush on high, desert plateaus. On ranch holidays, you can work cattle during the day, then kick back and gaze up at the starry night sky. Or, watch real cowboys compete in exciting rodeo events throughout the dusty months of summer. The capital city, Cheyenne, is home to the largest outdoor rodeo in the world, Cheyenne Frontier Days, during the last week of July.

Explore forts built to protect early settlers. Visit historic trails - Oregon, California, Mormon, Bozeman, Bridger, Overland, Chief Washakie and Pony Express. See the wide open spaces and sense the presence of ancient tribal cultures at Devils Tower, the natural monolith that rises high above the plains of the Black Hills. Overnight in Yellowstone National Park and watch Old Faithful geyser erupt. View the jagged peaks of the Teton Mountains and walk the wooden sidewalks of Jackson Hole's historic Town Square. Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center's five museums and galleries in Cody, the town that Buffalo Bill Cody founded. Wyoming, is forever West.

Discover the American West at its best - 100,000 square miles of mountains, prairies, crystal-blue rivers and alpine lakes. Enjoy a small town rodeo, spot wolves, bison, bears and bald eagles, take a hike or hunt for fossils.

Yellowstone was designated the U.S's first National Park in 1872, but Wyoming also has two other National firsts: Devils Tower National Monument (1906) and Shoshone National Forest (1891).

Land Area: 97,914 square miles

Population: 532,668

State Capital: Cheyenne

Largest City: Cheyenne

Local Time: 7 hrs behind the UK

Hot summers, cold winters with heavy snow from November to April. Little rainfall the rest of the year.

47 (including the world's first National Park)

From towering, snow-capped mountain ranges to elevated prairies, Wyoming is an outpost of rugged beauty, and home to some of the USA’s most diverse wildlife. This state also has a friendly, welcoming culture with a Western flair that is evident from the luxury of Jackson Hole to its historic small towns. From big skies, cowboy culture and American Indian powwows to five-star food, sumptuous spas and a lively craft beer scene, Wyoming offers an invigorating view into authentic Western life.

The USA’s least populous state, Wyoming is also one of the richest in unspoiled nature. Two of the most famous U.S. Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park – are located here. These destinations beckon outdoors lovers and adventurers looking to unplug and tune into Mother Nature.

It’s not uncommon to spot impressive wild animals like bear, bison, elk and coyotes roaming the plains of this vast and beautiful state.

Yellowstone is dotted with sputtering geothermal geysers and colourful hot springs, the most famous of which are Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring. The Grand Teton mountain range, in the northwestern portion of the state, has mountains great for hiking and winter skiing and snowboarding. The tallest of peaks here reaches 4,200 meters (13,770 feet). In the valley below sits the charming town of Jackson, a posh skiing and hiking respite with a historic “Wild, Wild West” feel.

Grand Teton and Yellowstone are connected by the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Parkway; make it a back-to-back trip for the ultimate outdoor holiday. 

Wyoming is truly cowboy country, and there is no better way to experience that first-hand than by booking a stay at a dude ranch. Wyoming dude ranch vacations offer an opportunity to live out the Western way of life, even for just a short time. Dude ranches in Wyoming range from luxurious resorts featuring 5-star dining experiences, spas and entertainment to operational working ranches for a truly authentic experience. Eatons’ Ranch is the country's first and oldest dude ranch, while Vee Bar Guest Ranch, Gros Ventre River Ranch and The Hideout Lodge are also favourites. Many ranch accommodations welcome guests year-round and offer more activities than you'll have time to try out in a single trip: horseback riding, cattle working, campfires under the stars, fly fishing, river tubing, camping, canoeing, hiking and more. Some offer guided horseback riding trips, adults-only getaways and fall hunting excursions.

Wyoming’s big cities are quaint by some standards – even the largest city, the state capital of Cheyenne, has just 60,000 residents – but offer a blend of down-home, Western culture with city amenities. Cheyenne and Casper, the second-largest city, feature museums, special events, local shopping and a hearty culinary scene accompanied by a number of breweries and distilleries. In the popular gateway town of Jackson, look for fine dining and boutique shopping by day followed by spectacular stargazing at night.