Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Tuesday Trivia–WYOMING

I'm so excited to start out my Tuesday Trivia with

WYOMING...

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I was born in Lander and have lived most of my life in Wyoming. I graduated and got married in Green River, I have lived in Cheyenne, Casper, Wheatland and Big Piney/Marbleton.
So Wyoming will always be home.

1.Wyoming became the 44th state on July 10, 1890.

2. Wyoming is an Indian word meaning

 "Upon the great plain".

 
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3. It is the 9th largest in territory and 50th in population.

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4. When Wyoming became a territory in 1869 it was the first place in the world to give women the right to vote, serve on juries, and run for office.

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5. The state has many firsts, including:

First National Park in 1872, Yellowstone
First National Monument in 1906, Devil's Tower
First National Forest 1891, Shoshone
  First Female Governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross, 1925


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6. Wyoming's state motto is "Equal Rights".

Its nickname is the Equality State or the Cowboy State.

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                 7. Wyoming's capital is Cheyenne.                                         
 A town started when the railroad came through in 1867.
 
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    8. Cheyenne Frontier Days, known as The Daddy of 'em All
has been around since 1897 with the world's largest outdoor rodeo and much more.
It's the West at it's best.
...AND if you haven't been to this, it's a must on your bucket list...

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9. Wyoming’s oil boom started in 1912 but the state has many other natural resources. These include natural gas, coal, trona, uranium, bentinite, and agriculture.

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10. Wyoming has 11 state parks and 11 state historic sites.

Two links below that you can visit to get more information:
http://wyospcr.state.wy.us/
http://www.wyomingtourism.org/
 
There are so many things to share and I know I am just scratching the surface of each state and that's where you come in. Share where you live and the things you do and what you do for fun.
So Here We Go...

Share Where You Live and Play

Party Rules:
Link up pictures of your state or places where you love to vacation.
You can also link up your recipes.

I would like you to follow me either GFC or RSS feed.
I hope you'll stay in touch and follow me on twitter, pinterest, google+ and/or facebook.
Let me know and I will follow you back, I love your comments.

Please link back to Memories by the Mile or Button Up here!

Can't wait to see what you share!
Enjoy the Journey,
Wanda Ann
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37 comments:

  1. Thanks Wanda for the party invite!! I love how the thumb images are larger than normal♥ I also followed you.
    Have a great evening.
    Laurie @ Pride in Photos

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  2. Hi Wanda! This is my first time visiting and linking up! Thanks for hosting and I'll put your blog button my on site.
    Beth @ The First Year Blog

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    1. Beth,
      Thank you so much.I'll stop by your blog too!
      Wanda Ann

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  3. Hey Wanda Ann,
    Thanks so much for hosting such a great party. I love all of the trivia about Wyoming. Your party is going to be a huge success.
    Debi

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    1. Debi,
      You always make my day. Thank you for being you. I feel like I have made a good friend.
      Hugs,
      Wanda Ann

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  4. I had NO idea about WY being the equality state. That is cool! I have learned quite a bit from you. I grabbed your button for my party page and am a follower!

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    1. Diana,
      Thank you and I'm glad you learned a little something about WY. It is truly a beautiful state. Thank you for following and sharing my button.
      Wanda Ann

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  5. Thanks for inviting me, Wanda Ann. This is a unique idea for bloggers to share and learn about each other. Wyoming is a beautiful place.

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    1. Thank you Michelle. I am having so much fun and learning so much along the way.
      Wanda Ann

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  6. Thanks for the invite! I love hearing about where others live (and what they eat, of course!)

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    1. Glad you made it and thank you linking up to the party. Can't wait to try your chili.
      Wanda Ann

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  7. Cool! I've never been to Wyoming, although it is definitely on my list because of the National Parks.

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    1. The National Parks are truly Amazing and worth the trip.
      Wanda Ann

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  8. Thank you for the invitation! I am sharing our "home away from home" Ocean Isle Beach, NC... THe Hubs and I were married there and we (as in my parents, siblings, their families.. visit 1-2 times a year. I am now following your blog!

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    1. thank you for following and for sharing.
      Wanda Ann

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  9. Thanks for the invite! We've driven through Wyoming a thousand times, but we've never stopped to enjoy it. We'll have to do some sightseeing next time! I shared a recipe because we've only lived in our house for a couple months, and I don't have any pictures of the area yet (I need to change that!). I'm following you via Pinterest, and I'm going to add your link to my link party page.

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    1. Thank you and I hope you get a chance to play in Wyoming sometime. I'll be doing this every week, so link up those pictures in the future.
      Wanda Ann

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  10. Good Morning Wanda Ann,
    What a great party idea, I love your post. Hope you are having a great week and thanks for inviting me to your party!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Thank you Miz Helen. Glad you came.
      Wanda Ann

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  11. Thank you for the invite, Wanda Ann - linked two posts and have added your button to my list, but I was unsure of the name of your party?

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    1. Thank you for sharing. Where You Live and Play is what I call it for now anyway, my posts will be Tuesday Trivia and then the link party.
      Wanda Ann

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  12. Wyoming has always been on my bucket list!!

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    1. It is way worth, good luck with that :-)
      Wanda Ann

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  13. Very cool. I've been there. Love it. Maybe a bit too wild for me, though, but wonderful to visit. Linda

    http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you for coming, that's funny!
      Wanda Ann

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  14. Thanks for the invite, Wanda Ann. We vacationed last summer in Wyoming and actually spent the night in Lander--loved it!

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    1. Thank you for coming. It is a pretty place.
      Wanda Ann

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  15. Thank you so much for inviting me over, Wanda Ann! :)
    I'm all linked up and linked back.
    Have a great remaining day!
    XO! Vanessa

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  16. What an awesome idea and party!!! This is kinda what I would have loved to have done:) Now I can travel around with you. I am totally sharing this on Facebook. Everyone would love to enjoy the trip!!!

    Thanks for hosting

    Happy Trails, my Friend!!!!

    ps Freedom Fridays will be live shortly:)
    http://www.myturnforus.com/

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  17. Thanks so much for linking up over on MamaBuzz! Thanks for providing this linky too!:)

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  18. So sorry I missed the party! I was coming to link up!! I will be at the next one. My first week back at school had me so busy, I haven't linked to a party or finished a project. LOL

    What a fabulous and fun idea for a party! I love it. I will be at the next one. :)

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  20. Nice post! Looks like you had a great link party. Thanks for linking on my Make My Saturday Sweet!

    Tina
    Amanda's Books and More

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    1. Thank you Christina. Your welcome, I will be back. Please come back Tuesday and join in.
      Wanda Ann

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  21. Wyoming looks so beautiful! Thank you for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends last week. I look forward to seeing what you share this week :)

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