Synopsis
The 1947 episode “The State of Wyoming,” part of the Carl Dudley Productions motion pictures series This Land Of Ours, gives viewers a taste of the western state. Wyoming sits at a high elevation, with expensive plateaus and majestic mountains. Some of the state’s notable cities are Casper ( 01:46 ), home of Fort Caspar ( 01:06 ), and Cheyenne ( 01:15 ), the state’s capital. Oil and coal are two major industries in the state due to the abundance of the natural resources. Strip mining operations ( 02:15 ) harvest the coal deposits. Timber ( 02:33 ) and agriculture are two other major industries. Wyoming’s primary crops are potatoes and sugar beets. Climate makes raising turkeys common in Wyoming, but sheep ( 04:00 ), horses ( 04:57 ), and cattle are also prominent livestock. The “cowboy” lifestyle of ranching has led to the rise of Dude Ranches ( 05:08 ), where city dwellers can experience life on a ranch. Other popular activities for locals and visitors alike are taking pack trips into the Bighorn Mountains ( 06:08 ), hiking the Tetons in Jackson Hole ( 06:28 ), and taking in Devil’s Tower ( 06:45 ). However, Wyoming’s most famous attraction is Yellowstone National Park ( 07:12 ), with its abundance of wildlife, waters, and geysers—including the world-famous Old Faithful ( 07:32 ). See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: "
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- Running time
- 9 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Stock Footage