Wyoming

After around two months of conversing about moving to Oregon we’ve finally decided to move because of all of the farming space we will have and how nice the fertile soil will be. The past few years farming hasn't been treating our family too well and we’ve been trying to get by with all of our bills and taxes for the longest time. Our hope is that we’ll be able to move to a large field and grow our crops and start a home in the first year. I've heard lots of good things about the trail too, but…

gay, the assailants thought he would be an easy target, but they went too far. On October 12, 1998 Matt Shepard was attacked and after that changed the world’s views on hate crimes. He was only 21 years old. The world only saw that he was killed in Wyoming which had the motto of “live and let live” but it…

Wyoming Territory: First State to Grant Voting Rights On December 10, 1869 Wyoming legislators passed the bill, granting women the right to vote in state elections. Wyoming became the first state to officially grant women the right to vote in America. Although it was a major accomplishment for the women’s suffragist movement, Legislatures were more motivated by free publicity rather than their commitment to women’s rights. Due to the rough and isolated terrain, the territory was mostly…

passing through Cheyenne on their way to other destinations in Wyoming such as Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Parks. One of the highlighted attractions is Frontier Days; this is a well-known event that lasts ten days each year that increases the economy and social life of the community (Cheyenne City, 2018). Notable landmarks in Cheyenne are F.E. Warren Air Force Base, one of the nation’s oldest air force bases; The Wyoming State Capitol; and the Big Boy Steam Engine. A local…

Moving to Wyoming “We are moving to Wyoming” my mom said. A couple days into summer vacation the plan to move was finalized. At dinner that night the whole family agreed to then proceed with this new adventure. My mother had good reason, she said we would have access to a better education in Wyoming, it would reduce the number of times we commuted over Teton pass and it would help my father’s work be less stressful. The move, for me, was difficult, but I persevered through it and became…

The Wyoming backcountry is stunning. There is an infinite blanket of trees in every direction. The sky has two moods either happy: blue with cotton ball clouds or angry: a stormy scary black color. The air smells like sage and pine -- fresh and crisp. July, 2015, along with 11 close friends, 2 counselors, and a trip leader I went hiking in the backcountry of Wyoming on a 6 day backpacking trip. The air smells like sage and pine -- fresh and crisp, overpowers the salty, moist smell of the other…

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the city that is found in a valley between the Teton Mountain Range and the Gros Ventre Range, is a beautiful mountain city with many gorgeous sights and enjoyable activities. The city is located on the western side of Wyoming. The significance of Jackson Hole in the modern day is that it is a big vacation location. Many people come here every year for both summer and for winter. Skiing and Snowboarding is a huge part of this city for residents and for tourists. Not…

“The Laramie Project” as Community Based Art Is the “Laramie Project” community based art(CBA)? Well, on the surface, the “Laramie Project,” a play that consists of dialogue taken directly from community interview, seems like CBA: it contains community and art elements. However, if we truly ponder whether or not the “Laramie Project” ought be defined as community based art, a further question emerges: what makes some artistic piece one that is CBA? And does the “Laramie Project” fit this mold?…

Wyoming, Illinois is a representation of a small farming community. It sits among acres of old, history filled corn, wheat and bean fields about thirty minutes from the “big” city. My first childhood home sat on a corner. The old home used to belong to my great grandparents, but was currently occupied by my mom, sister and two cats. I looked over to my mom, “Can I go to the grocery store?” I asked her. Turning from her book, “What do you need?”. “Oh, I don’t know, I want candy”. “Okay, there…

The artifact that I have chosen for this assignment is a seashell and the grade level this artifact will be used for will be preschool or kindergarten. The seashell is from the Atlantic Ocean. This shell was found at the Jersey Shore, while fishing on a boat. The history behind the seashell is my uncle who owns a big calming business near the Jersey Shore, found this shell. Every year my uncle goes out on a big calming boat and one year he found three conch shells, two for my sisters and one…