Wednesday in Wyoming - May 6, 2026

 

When you think of Wyoming, do you picture the majestic Teton mountains? Many people do, but that's only one part of the state.

Here's another one: sagebrush prairies, rock outcroppings, and a magnificent sky. (Montana may be The Big Sky State, but Wyoming has its share of big sky too.)

This was taken near Fossil Butte National Monument, around 350 miles west of Cheyenne. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - April 29, 2026

 

I've been a fan of cacti for years and never cease to be amazed by how many flowers a single small plant can produce. If only they weren't so prickly!

Wednesday in Wyoming - April 22, 2026

 

You may recall that my first April post was of a bee on a hyacinth. I don't know whether this is the same bee, but it's obviously enjoying nectar from a grape hyacinth. The flowers are pretty, but if we'd known how invasive they are, we might  not have planted them. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - April 15, 2026

 

Rather than think about filing my tax return, I'd rather look at daffodils. They're such cheerful flowers, and while they come in many varieties, my favorites are still the original deep yellow ones. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - April 8, 2026

 

One of my favorite early spring flowers are these dwarf iris. There also some yellow ones, but they tend to bloom later. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - April 1, 2026

 

April showers bring May flowers -- or so the saying goes -- but some flowers don't wait for May to bloom. As you can see, a bee enjoyed this hyacinth. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - March 25, 2026

 

A month of blog posts about Wyoming forts wouldn't be complete without one featuring Fort Laramie, would it?

I chose this picture for two reasons. First, I've always been fascinated by covered wagons. (Blame it on TV shows like "Wagon Train.") And secondly, since Fort Laramie was a major stop on all the westbound trails, it seemed fitting to have a wagon in the center.

I hope you've enjoyed visiting these four forts, if only through my blog posts, and that you'll come back to see what theme next month's Wednesday in Wyoming posts have.