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@ Old Antique Store, Hulett, Wyoming
Melville begins his journey through Wyoming!
Old Antique Store, Hulett, Wyoming
Home of Devil's Tower, proclaims this small town's website. Perhaps that's why they have the spooky memorabilia right out front? Just look at all dem dry bones forming a somewhat gruesome arch framing the store sign! Dare we peek inside the 1880 Jail? Never mind skeletons in the cupboard, who knows what skeletons may be lurking inside the olde-time calaboose! Hulett (named after the first family to settle there in 1881) nestles in a valley surrounded by beautiful red rimrock with the Belle Fourche River flowing through it. Hulett has a population of just over 400 people.

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@ Wyoming State Fair

Navy Flower Power Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

Wyoming State Fair
This had its inaugural event in Douglas, Wyoming in 1905. Just picture the folks strolling from place to place, picking up a hot dog here, cotton candy there.

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@ Geyser, Wyoming
"It says in our brochure that the Grand Teton National Park includes over 200 miles of trails, Melville!" commented Gray.
Melville clutched his hiking boots with a worried look. "We won't need to do the whole 200 miles, will we, Gray?"
Geyser, Wyoming
Geyser at Yellowstone National Park.

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@ Wyoming Sunset
Buffalo Bill is a legendary figure of the American West. Since there are so many stories about his escapades, it's easy to overlook the fact that he was a real person. The gunslinger wasn't just a showman, he was also a businessman. Once he'd earned success, he moved to Wyoming to set up the Shoshone Land and Irrigation Company. His company brought water to over 60,000 acres of the state.
Wyoming Sunset
A striking sunset in a misty Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The setting sun sends beams of light through the trees.

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@ Misty Lake, Wyoming
"Today's trivia question no. 1, Melville! What's the nickname for Wyoming?"
Melville pondered. "Well, I don't know, piper, but perhaps it's "The Wild West State"?
"Nope!" responded piper. "It's called the Equality State!"

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@ Grand Tetons, Wyoming
"Capital of Wyoming, Melville?" asked Ringo.
"Easy!" responded Melville. "Cheyenne!"

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@ Rural cabin in Wyoming
"Capital of Wyoming, Melville?" asked Sif.
"Easy!" responded Melville. "Cheyenne!"
Rural cabin in Wyoming
Bill Menor's old rural cabin, sagebrush in foreground, in the Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

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@ Jenny Lake, Wyoming
Due to its rich western history, Wyoming has become known as the "Cowboy State".
Jenny Lake, Wyoming
Jenny Lake at twilight, Grand Teton NP.

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@ Log Cabin, Wyoming
Patricia MacLachlan, the children’s author, is from Wyoming. She wrote the book Sarah, Plain and Tall, later made into a film starring Christopher Walken.
Log Cabin, Wyoming
Cunningham log cabin, GTNP.

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@ Devil's Tower, Wyoming
Reptiles in Wyoming include western painted turtles, rubber boas, Great Basin skinks and Great Plains earless lizards. Amphibians such as Columbia spotted frogs, Wyoming toads and western tiger salamanders can be found here.
Devil's Tower, Wyoming
Deemed sacred by the Northern Plains, this was the USA’s very first national monument! Also known as Bears Lodge, this iconic tower is considered sacred by many of the Northern Plains Indian tribes. To this day, some tribes continue to hold sacred ceremonies and sun dances at the tower. You can admire the colourful prayer cloths tied to the trees nearby the Devils Tower. The Devil's Tower featured in the 1977 sci-fi film Close ‘Encounters of the Third Kind.

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@ Wyoming Railroad
On 10 July 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state in the USA.
Wyoming Railroad
A Union Pacific train speeds across a Wyoming prairie pulling cars loaded with coal. From the time it started in Omaha, where Union Pacific laid its first rails in 1865, a hundred years later Union Pacific had risen to become the largest domestic railroad in the United States. In such a large country as the US, fast and efficient transportation over thousands of miles of commodities such as coal, automobiles, foods, forest and agricultural products and chemicals is essential.

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@ North Platte River, Wyoming
Patricia MacLachlan, the children’s author, is from Wyoming. She wrote the book Sarah, Plain and Tall, later made into a film starring Christopher Walken.
North Platte River, Wyoming
North Platte River in fall. The North Platte River winds 716 miles (1152 km) through northern Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. It is a major tributary of the Platte River and is the main drainage route for much of northern Colorado. The North Platte River begins in Jackson County where it gathers the drainage from the Rocky Mountains and the Continental Divide. It’s formed by the confluence of Grizzly Creek and Little Grizzly Creek southwest of Walden in the North Park basin. There are various other creeks, rivers and streams in Jackson County that help form the North Platte River.

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@ Green Grass of Wyoming
"State flower of Wyoming, Melville?" queried slider.
Melville looked blank.
"It's the Indian paintbrush!" announced slider. "That's because the blooms on the flowering plant are so red they look as if they were freshly painted."
Green Grass of Wyoming
A peaceful scene showing rural Wyoming with grazing horses beside a river.

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@ Gros Ventre River, Wyoming
Wyoming produces the most coal in the United States. The state also produces petroleum, natural gas and bentonite, a natural clay that comes from volcanic ash and is used in foods, construction, detergents and as cat litter.
Gros Ventre River, Wyoming
The Gros Ventre Wilderness lies just east of Jackson in western Wyoming. Its boundare are the Gros Ventre River to the north, the Green River to the east, the Hoback River to the south and the National Elk Refuge and Snake River to the west. It is well known for its wildlands, wildlife, varied terrain, scenic beauty and opportunities for backpacking and camping.

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@ Rockies, Wyoming
Oh look ... you won a Frontier pet!
Rockies, Wyoming
Rockies, GTNP, Wyoming.

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@ Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming
Red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, pinyon jays and mountain bluebirds are a few of the birds that soar overhead.
Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming
Yellowstone Lake, YNP.

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@ Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
On 10 July 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state in the USA.

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@ Wyoming Waterfall
"Capital of Wyoming, Melville?" asked Snowball.
"Easy!" responded Melville. "Cheyenne!"
Wyoming Waterfall
As well as many beautiful fulsome rivers, the Yellowstone National Park contains many spectacular waterfalls, Many of them are easy to access but others are not so well visited due to being in backcountry!

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@ Riot of Colours, Wyoming
"Today's trivia question no. 1, Melville! What's the nickname for Wyoming?"
Melville pondered. "Well, I don't know, Rosco, but perhaps it's "The Wild West State"?
"Nope!" responded Rosco. "It's called the Equality State!"
Riot of Colours, Wyoming
The Yellowstone National Park is home to one of the world's largest calderas (large volcanic craters) with over 10,000 thermal features and more than 300 geysers.

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@ Yellowstone Sunset, Wyoming
Due to its rich western history, Wyoming has become known as the "Cowboy State".
Yellowstone Sunset, Wyoming
This view of the Yellowstone National Park at sunset is so striking, it could be a Van Gogh!

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@ Wyoming Sunrise
Old Faithful is one of the most popular attractions in Yellowstone. This natural marvel earned its name in 1870 when explorers noticed that it erupted "faithfully" at regular intervals. On average, the geyser erupts every 90 minutes, but that can range between 50 and 127 minutes. The eruptions last up to five minutes each, blowing upwards of 8400 gallons of hot water into the air.
Wyoming Sunrise
Late evening and early in the morning are the witching hours of landscape photography. Scenes that you walked in during the day suddenly quieten, become darker and glow; clouds waft in warm tones of yellow and pink; silhouettes spring to life. To do justice to a Wyoming sunrise, you will be in situ an hour beforehand to get your camera set up and ready to take some beautiful shots!

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@ Lake Wreathed in Mist, Wyoming
Due to its rich western history, Wyoming has become known as the "Cowboy State".
Lake Wreathed in Mist, Wyoming
Camping in the Yellowstone National Park is a very special experience, with the opportunity to hear the birds, wildlife and streams in the peace of this beautiful environment.

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@ Placid Lake, Wyoming
"State flower of Wyoming, Melville?" queried Molly.
Melville looked blank.
"It's the Indian paintbrush!" announced Molly. "That's because the blooms on the flowering plant are so red they look as if they were freshly painted."
Placid Lake, Wyoming
This is just one of the beautiful sights to see in the Grand Tetons National Park. There are amazing landscapes and all sorts of wildlife that help provide the perfect location for nature lovers and those keen on outdoor adventure! Explore deeper into the awesome scenery of this region with a backpacking trip or reserve space at a campsite or comfortable lodging within the boundaries of the National Park or stay in nearby Jackson, Dubois or Teton Village. Have a good rest each night to ensure you wake up ready to explore all the numerous activities offered in the Grand Teton, such as boating on lakes like this one, hiking, rock climbing, wildlife spotting and more!

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@ Blue Lake, Wyoming
Red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, pinyon jays and mountain bluebirds are a few of the birds that soar overhead.
Blue Lake, Wyoming
This is a very popular area for bird-watching, fishing and hiking. The Blue Lake Trail follows a circular route from Boulder, Wyoming.

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@ Geyser in Steam, Wyoming
Melville has now completed his journey through Wyoming! As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!
Old Train Wagon And Coyote
Yeehaw! Howdy partner. Hop on up here and grab a seat. As soon as this here wagon is hitched up to the engine, we will be ready to roll. A piece of advice for you; make sure to hang onto the sides when we head ‘round a corner, and you might want to keep your mouth closed when we get going; the wind in these parts whips up the dirt, and it gets in your teeth.

Geyser in Steam, Wyoming
Geysers are hot springs with constrictions in their route, which causes them periodically to erupt as a pressure-releasing mechanism. Yellowstone’s geysers are mighty impressive in the few minutes they spend in eruption!
Melville has enjoyed his journey through Wyoming, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy a journey through the American Frontier!