Wednesday in Wyoming - September 16, 2026

 

Sometimes it's the little things that catch my attention, like the lichen growing on these rocks at Vedauwoo. I was also intrigued by the exposed tree roots and wondered how the tree survived. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - September 9, 2026

 

One of the popular sports at Vedauwoo is climbing the rocks. You definitely wouldn't catch me doing that, but seeing how small the climber looks gives you an idea of just how large these rocks are.

Wednesday in Wyoming - September 2, 2026

 

Fall is coming to Wyoming, the golden aspen adding a new dimension of beauty to Vedauwoo. 

What's Vedauwoo? A mecca for hikers, rock climbers, picnickers, and people who simply enjoy being outdoors. Best of all, for those of us who live in Cheyenne, it's only thirty miles west of the city.

If you're interested in more information, here's the link. The article even tells you how to pronounce it! 

Wednesday in Wyoming - August 26, 2026

 

Were you expecting another bicentennial celebration post today? 

Sorry, but I chose this one from a different era because it celebrates the role women have played in state -- the first women's suffrage (1869), the first woman justice of the peace ... the list goes on. 

I'd like to tell you that women had a role in drafting the constitution, but sadly the one and only constitutional conference consisted of forty-nine men. Of course, women could and did vote for its ratification. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - August 19, 2026

 

My favorite of the State Museum's bicentennial exhibits was this one -- a red, white and blue gown. 

I could picture myself wearing it. Can you?

Wednesday in Wyoming -- August 12, 2026

 

In addition to the bicentennial quilt I showed you last week, the State Museum has other exhibits related to Wyoming's celebration of the country's 200th birthday, including this one.

Although I couldn't decide which quilt square was my favorite, I had no trouble choosing the circular "American Revolution Bicentennial" plaque in the center as my favorite part of this exhibit. I suspect it was the organizers' favorite too, and that's why they placed it where they did. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - August 5, 2026

 

While the country celebrated our semiquincentennial -- and Wyoming definitely did that -- the State Museum also remembered how we celebrated the bicentennial.

I couldn't decide which square on the bicentennial quilt was my favorite. Would it be the Liberty Bell or the state's flag with the bison or maybe the drum? so many choices!

Which would you pick?