Wyoming's beauty can be found in the most unexpected places

It’s taken 36 years, but I’ve finally visited Yellowstone.

I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to visit, especially being a Wyoming native. I would assume it’s almost mandatory for anyone who consider themselves a true resident of the Cowboy State. In fact, people have been genuinely surprised when I’ve casually mentioned I hadn’t visited the park.

“But, you live in Wyoming,” was the common response, almost as if I shouldn’t call myself a Wyoming native because I hadn’t seen the park’s natural wonders for myself.

Yellowstone is every bit as beautiful and awe-inspi...