wyoming

Mark Gordon: Republican party

I-80: Runs east–west across the southern part of the state (from Utah border to Nebraska border).
I-90: Enters from the north (Montana border) and goes southeast toward Gillette, then east to South Dakota.
I-25: Runs north–south through the eastern side, passing through Cheyenne, Casper, Buffalo.
I-180: A spur in Cheyenne.
U.S. 287: A diagonal route through Wyoming, serving Laramie, Rawlins, Lander, etc.
U.S. 14, 16, 20: serving connections across the north and into Yellowstone / Rocky Mountain areas.
State highways like Wyoming Highway 70, 212, etc. For example, WY 70 (Battle Pass Scenic Byway) links Baggs to Riverside, and is often closed in winter.

Cheyenne Frontier Days: Perhaps the most famous. A 10-day rodeo, concerts, parades and Western culture celebration held in late July. Known as “The Daddy of ’em All.”
Riverton Rendezvous & Balloon Rally: A hot air balloon festival in Riverton in July.
Chris LeDoux Days (Kaycee): Celebrates country singer and rodeo champion Chris LeDoux — includes rodeo events and concerts.
Jackson Hole – Old West Days: In Jackson, a multi-day “Old West Days” featuring parades, rodeos, heritage events.
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival: In September, with art shows, gallery events, artists’ displays.
Laramie Jubilee Days: Held in Laramie, often early July — combines music, rodeo, community events.
Casper festivals: Casper has several, such as Casper Balloon Roundup, Beartrap Summer Festival, Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo.
Food & drink / cultural festivals: Wyoming also hosts brewery festivals, BBQ & bluegrass events, wine festivals, etc.
Local & niche events: Chugwater Chili Cook-Off & Roundup, Jackson Hole Scottish Festival,

Generally continental/semi-arid, strongly influenced by elevation and geography.