M is for Meadowlark

M is for Meadowlark. This is Wyoming’s state bird. It is a member of the blackbird family and has a vibrant yellow breast crossed by a black V-shaped band. It is found in native fields and grasslands and its song is a beautiful flute-like melody.

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L is for Laramie

L is for Laramie. This is a city in Wyoming and the home of Wyoming’s only four-year University. It is also the home of the highest Division I college football stadium in the United States, at 7220 feet above sea level.

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K is for Knightia

K is for Knightia. This is Wyoming’s state fossil. It was a small freshwater fish abundant in prehistoric times, and these fossils are frequently found in the Green River Formation, a geologic formation of sedimentary rock layers.

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J is for Jade.

J is for Jade. This is Wyoming’s state gemstone. Also known as “nephrite”, its color can vary from dark green to almost white. It was first discovered in Wyoming in the 1930’s.

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I is for Indian Paintbrush

I is for Indian Paintbrush. It is Wyoming’s state flower. It is also called “prairie fire” and grows on rocky slopes and arid plains throughout the west.

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