25 Surefire Signs You Have Strong Roots in Wyoming
Jennifer
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Living in Wyoming isn’t just a location; it’s a way of life. And it takes a special kind of person to thrive here. From weathering nature’s extremes to relishing the abundant outdoor opportunities, Wyomingites embody a spirit of resilience, appreciation for nature, and a deep connection to our unique state. But, truth be told … we have some quirks, too! Ever wondered how you can spot a fellow true-blue Wyomingite in a crowd? Here are 25 surefire ways you know someone has roots in the great state of Wyoming.
You might be from Wyoming if…
1. Your hometown has more cattle than people.
2. Your work commute has more wildlife crossings than stoplights.
3. You've driven for more than an hour without steering or braking.
4. Your closet has more cowboy boots than dress shoes.
5. You've been "Wyoming wind-surfing" in your car.
6. Your hobbies include rodeo spectating and BBQ grilling in a snowstorm, you might be from Wyoming.
7. Your state bird is the mosquito in a cowboy hat.
8. Your idea of 'Netflix and chill' involves a combination of the great outdoors, a starry sky, a glass-like mountain lake, and a warm blanket.
9. You've taken a snow-shoveling break to watch a bison walk by.
10. Or ... if you've built a snowman (or gone sledding) in June.
11. Your town's only intersection is just multiple cars waving at each other to go first.
12. If you've given directions using natural landmarks rather than street names.
13. If your freezer has more wild game than frozen chicken.
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14. If you've stopped for gas and doubled the town's population.
15. If your idea of a casual day hike involves three feet of snow, 13,000 feet, three moose, and a hail storm.
16. If your sporting gear stays in the backseat of your pickup year-round, just in case.
17. You've run out of gas on a long, empty stretch of highway.
18. You've swapped 'neighborhood watch' for 'wildlife watch.'
19. You shake hands on Sunday with the family that raised Saturday night's dinner.
20. You've ambled up to a saloon a time or two.
21. You know Chugwater Chili is WHERE. IT'S. AT.
22. You've definitely hunted for dinosaurs.
23. You've lost phone service five times in one phone call.
24. You know that your backyard is more breathtaking than many of the country's best national parks without even trying.
25. Finally, if you appreciate the simple things in life, find beauty in the most unexpected places, and treasure the wide open skies and diverse landscapes of the Mountain West, you might be from Wyoming.
All generalizations aside, Wyoming isn’t just cowboys and bison traffic jams! Yes, living in Wyoming means embracing quirks, wildlife, and unpredictable weather, but it also means living in a state that’s rooted in hospitality and full of the kindest folks you’ll ever meet. From Wild West culture to wide-open spaces and everything in between, it’s a place where unique experiences make for the best stories (and some of the best steaks to boot).
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