1. In 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state in the United States. It was the first state to grant women the right to vote, making it a leader in women's suffrage.

2. In 1911, the Wyoming State Capitol building was completed. The building is made from local sandstone and features a beautiful dome.

3. In 1972, Devil's Tower was declared the first national monument in the United States by President Richard Nixon. This stunning geological feature in northeastern Wyoming stands over 1,200 feet high and is a popular destination for rock climbers.

4. In 2001, a record-breaking blizzard hit Wyoming. Over the course of three days, the storm dropped nearly six feet of snow in some parts of the state, causing widespread damage and closing roads and schools.

5. In 2017, a group of kayakers made history by paddling the first descent of the Little Colorado River in Wyoming. The river, which flows through a remote and rugged area of the state, had never been successfully navigated by kayakers before.