Author: Travis Thornton

Wyoming is known for: Yellowstone National Park. Devil’s Tower. Diverse wildlife. Hot springs. Harsh environment. What’s so special about Wyoming? Wyoming draws millions of tourists each year to its seven national parks, including Yellowstone, which features the iconic Old Faithful geyser and the largest hot spring in the U.S. People […]

High winds, low temperatures, and moderate to heavy snow/blowing snow cause blizzard or near blizzard conditions. These conditions sometimes last a day or two, but it is uncommon for a severe blizzard to last over three days. The snowiest months vary widely across the state (see table below). Does Wyoming […]

The richest state in the United States is Connecticut, by a significant margin. In 2017, the Constitution State’s real per capita income was almost $4000 higher than that of Massachusetts’, the state with the next-highest real per capita income and the state also performed well in all other categories. Is […]

2. University of Wyoming. For a program centered around video production, you’ll find that the UWYO is an ideal option. As a top Wyoming film school, it offers professional faculty experienced and knowledgeable in media production. What majors is University of Wyoming known for? The most popular majors at University […]

Wyoming is known as a conservative state and still holds many of the culture and values of the American West, in high regard. Rodeos and festivals celebrating the western culture are very popular in the state. The world-famous Frontier Days rodeo has been held in Cheyenne since 1897. What are […]

Wyoming’s economy is highly dependent on the production of crude oil (along with natural gas, coal, and other extractive resources). What is Wyoming economy based on? Economy of Wyoming. Wyoming’s economy is heavily tied to mining and agriculture (primarily the marketing of beef cattle and sheep). The state also has […]

Wyoming has its share of mountain towns that give off such a cozy feeling that they will make you want to move there.Listed below are 12 of the best mountain towns in Wyoming, and they’re perfect for putting down roots. Buffalo. Buffalo, WY 82834, USA. Ten Sleep. Basin. Centennial. Worland. […]

If a vehicle is purchased from a private individual, registration is required within 45 days. If a vehicle is purchased from a dealer, registration is required within 60 days. How long can you have out-of-state plates in Wyoming? Once individuals are officially settled in Wyoming, they have 1 year to […]

Personal and real property taxes Wyoming’s property tax rate is 11.5% for industrial property and 9.5% for commercial, residential and all other property. The residence and any additional structures and land are valued. Are property taxes high in Wyoming? Wyoming Property Taxes Despite the fact that there is no state […]

Wyoming may be known for its coal deposits in the Powder River Basin, which supplies up to 40% of the nation’s coal needs, but people have mined coal all over the state for more than 100 years. Coal is the second largest resource produced in Wyoming, using both surface and […]

Extreme continental climate means the summer is warm enough to allow tree growth at higher latitudes, extending to northernmost forests of the world at 72°28’N at Ary-Mas (102° 15′ E) in the Novaya River valley, a tributary of the Khatanga River and the more northern Lukunsky grove at 72°31’N, 105° […]

Colorado’s nearly 24.5 million acres of forested landscape are perhaps the most complex of any in the Intermountain West, with a diverse mix of coniferous and deciduous species. The most extensive forest types in Colorado are spruce-fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, aspen and piñon-juniper. What percent of Colorado is trees? […]

If you are mistakenly found positive for drug use, think about whether you have taken any substances known to cause false–positives.False–Positive Results. If you take or eat: You could test positive for: Diet pills Amphetamine Sleep aids Barbiturates Poppy seeds* Opiates/morphine Hemp food products** Marijuana What foods can make you […]