NCP Blog: Spotlight on Panel Members in Wyoming

We’ve reached the end of our Spotlight on States series! Today we’re featuring the final state: Wyoming.

 

Wyoming is a landlocked state in the western United States, bordered by Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. It’s the tenth largest state in area, but with a population of 587,618 as of 2024, it is the least populous state. It has the second-lowest population density after Alaska. Wyoming’s state capital is Cheyenne, which is also its largest city.

 

Wyoming was admitted to the Union on July 10, 1890, as the 44th state.

 

Official Wyoming State Symbols

 

Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Wyoming’s official state symbols:

 

– Flower: Indian Paintbrush
– Bird: Meadowlark
– Tree: Cottonwood
– Gemstone: Jade
– Mammal: Bison
– Fish: Cutthroat Trout
– Fossil: Knightia
– Reptile: Horned Toad

 

Find more information about Wyoming’s state symbols here.

Fun Facts about Wyoming

 

The United States’ first national park, Yellowstone Park, is located within the borders of Wyoming. This park also lies in parts of Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone Park is located on top of a volcanic hot spot.

 

In the whole state of Wyoming, there are only two escalators, both located in the town of Casper. If you have escalaphobia, you will feel right at home in this state.

 

There are 32 named islands within the state of Wyoming. Most of these islands are located within Yellowstone Lake, Green River, and Jackson Lake.

 

In 1869, Wyoming went down in history as being the first state in the US to allow women to vote, which fits perfectly with the state’s nickname, “Equality State.”

 

Dinosaur digging was so popular in Wyoming that in 1932, a cabin made entirely of fossils was created. This fossil cabin still stands today.

 

Famous people from Wyoming include Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, Jackson Pollock, Chris LeDoux, Matthew Fox, and Ian Munsick.

 

 

 

NCP Panel Members in Wyoming

 

Let’s learn about your fellow panel members in Wyoming! Here’s how our panel members answered some of our state highlight survey questions.

 

 

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