1. Statehood Day - December 27, 1890 marked a significant moment in Wyoming's history as it was officially granted statehood becoming the 44th state of the union.

2. Fossilized fish - The Green River Formation which spans through Wyoming is home to some of the world's spectacular fossils including thousands of well-preserved fish including a six-foot-long fish that once swam in the ancient Lake Gosiute.

3. National Parks - Wyoming is home to two magnificent National Parks, Grand Teton and Yellowstone which draw millions of visitors each year. Yellowstone even holds the title for the world's first National Park established in 1872.

4. Western Legends - Wyoming's history includes many legendary western figures including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Wild Bill was even famously killed while playing a game of poker in Deadwood, South Dakota.

5. Ghost Towns - Wyoming is dotted with ghost towns, testament to its rich mining history. Many abandoned towns emerged during the mining booms in the late 1800s, some of them still able to be visited including South Pass City and Miner's Delight.