Across the state of Wyoming, there are geographical areas that have forests, deserts, grasslands, river valleys, and canyons. These ecosystems offer amazingly different landscapes to appreciate. Wyoming's landscape also provides a wealth of natural resources. The land provides beautiful scenery that attract tourists, and natural resources that sustain our economy.

Wyoming is a wildlife paradise. The state mammal is the Bison, which can be seen throughout the state. Elk are common in many areas. The largest pronghorn population in the world lives near the Red Desert. Some other animals that live here are Bighorn Sheep, Bison, Bears, Moose, and Birds.

Wyoming's economy is based on three main industries: mineral extraction, tourism, and agriculture. Some of the natural resources that are produced in Wyoming are: coal, natural gas, and petroleum. Tourism brings a great deal of business to the state, and the oldest industry in Wyoming is ranching and farming.

The Wyoming government was modeled after many state governments that came before it. It was the 44^th state admitted to the Union. The Wyoming legislature is known as a “Citizen's Legislature” which means that all of the legislators have other jobs or are retired/semi-retired. Wyoming's legislature has a 60-day session.