Wyoming
Inhabited for more than 12,000 years, Wyoming has deep Indigenous roots, with tribes and nations such as the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Shoshone shaping the region’s history and culture. Today, Native heritage remains visible through significant sites such as Annáshisee (Medicine Wheel) and Matȟó Thípila (Devils Tower). Wyoming is known as the “Equality State” because it was the first U.S. territory to grant women the right to vote in 1869, decades before the 19th Amendment. With its strong cowboy heritage, the state has earned the nickname “Cowboy State” for its long-standing traditions of ranching, horsemanship, and rodeo. Its wide-open prairies and dramatic landscapes are home to two of the country’s most iconic national parks: Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world, and Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone has nearly 500 geysers, including Old Faithful, while Grand Teton is known for its striking peaks and pristine lakes.