Wyoming is a landlocked state in the western United States, bordered by Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. Its capital and largest city is Cheyenne. Known for wide-open plains, Rocky Mountain landscapes and abundant wildlife, it includes most of Yellowstone National Park and all of Grand Teton National Park.
The least populous U.S. state, Wyoming has small cities, rural communities and a strong ranching heritage. The Wind River Indian Reservation is home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. Energy production, mining, agriculture and tourism shape its economy. Cheyenne Frontier Days celebrates rodeo and Western culture, while Devils Tower is a prominent natural landmark.
Common civic concerns include jobs and public revenue as energy markets change, access to healthcare, school funding and affordable housing in tourism centers. Residents also debate water supplies, wildfire preparedness, wildlife management and how to balance conservation, recreation and development on public lands.