10 Wyoming Myths That Are Totally False

Cassie Sheets

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1. Everyone Looks Like They Walked Out Of An Old Western

While practical clothing is definitely valued by many Wyoming residents, not everyone walks around in cowboy boots all the time. You’re more likely to see a North Face jacket than some Wild West fringe leather number.

2. Everyone From Wyoming Is Super Conservative

Wyoming is known as one of the reddest red states around, but in bigger places like Cheyenne and Laramie you’ll likely find Wyoming residents with a variety of political beliefs.

3. Hobbies Include: Cow Tipping And Whiskey Drinking

Wyoming residents are far more likely to be caught hiking, fishing, or otherwise enjoying the great outdoors. The beautiful landscape makes nature-oriented hobbies super popular.

4. Everyone Is A Country Music Fan

Jazz and blues are popular genres in Wyoming, but really you’ll find that there are as many musical tastes as there are people. Just like… well, everywhere else in the world.

5. People From Wyoming Are A Bunch Of Uneducated Hillbillies

Wyoming’s high school graduation rate is at 80%, on par with the national average. Plus, the University of Wyoming is one of the most affordable state schools around, at just $4,600 for in-state students.

6. People From Wyoming Have A Southern Accent

Wait, what? This doesn’t even kind of make sense. Have you seen a map? While Wyoming residents may have a slight accent depending on the region they’re from, it’s definitely not southern.

7. It’s Just Meat And Potatoes All The Time

There’s definitely more than standard American fare to be found in Wyoming. Anong’s Thai Cuisine in Cheyenne is a local favorite for their filling portions and delicious curries.

8. All Those Colorado Greenies Better Get Lost

Most people from Wyoming are over the whole Colorado rivalry thing. You’re not likely to get chased out of the state… even if your license plate is green.

9. They All Ride Their Horses To School

You will see a lot of horses in Wyoming, but in the places you’d kind of expect them to be—on farms or at parades. Kids are pretty much riding the bus or driving to school, like they do everywhere else.

10. The Only Thing Worth Seeing Is Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is definitely worth the visit, but there are tons of cool places to see in Wyoming. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum houses some amazing artifacts from the American West, and Grand Teton National Park is a fantastic hiking spot. Did we miss anything? Tell us what you think about Wyoming in the comments below!