Wide open spaces, towering mountain ranges, and a fierce sense of independence - Wyoming embodies the adventurous spirit of the American West. This least populous U.S. state is an outdoor paradise filled with natural wonders like Yellowstone and the Tetons. But Wyoming's culinary heritage is just as impressive, reflecting the region's Native American roots and hard-scrabble ranch life.
Fun Facts About Wyoming
- At just under 600,000 people, Wyoming has the smallest population of any U.S. state.
- Yellowstone National Park - the world's first national park - is located primarily in Northwestern Wyoming.
- Thanks to its sparse population density, Wyoming is the least populated of the 50 United States.
- Wyoming was the first territory to grant women's suffrage rights and the first state to elect a female governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross.
Iconic Wyoming Recipes
Bison - With large herds of buffalo roaming the state's plains, bison meat features prominently in local chili, sausages, burgers, and steaks.
Fry Bread - A Native American tradition, pillowy fry bread made from simple dough fried to golden perfection is served for any meal.
Rocky Mountain Oysters - A controversial "delicacy," these breaded and fried bull calf testicles are a notorious Wyoming specialty.
Huckleberry Dishes - Sweet and tart huckleberries foraged across the mountain West flavor everything from pancakes to milkshakes.
While its expansive prairies and jagged peaks inspire awe, Wyoming's culinary roots go just as deep. From indigenous fry bread traditions to cowboy-rancher fare like bison and Rocky Mountain oysters, the state's flavors reflect the resourcefulness and rugged perseverance it takes to thrive on the frontier. Forget delicate, fussy foods - in Wyoming, hearty is what's for dinner.
