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As much as we love our state, Wyoming isn't exactly a word that rolls off the tongue. In fact, if you ask people from out of states, especially not in the west, they barely remember the fact that we are a state. But you may or may not realize that we share our state name with several cities in the U.S.

It started life as Medicine Bow Forest Reserve when it was designated by President Theodore Roosevelt in May of 1902. The legendary origin of the name goes way back.

Laramie residents have long known that their town is, for the most part, an idyllic spot. But Laramie is getting some national recognition and has been named one of the top 100 places to live in Livability.com’s 2018 Top 100 Places to Live list.

Here's a chance to show off your Wyoming knowledge and possibly score some bragging points.

Seems just about every state has an oddly named town, and Wyoming is no different. At least it’s nothing embarrassing, Like Booger Hole, West Virginia, Pig, Kentucky or Coward, South Carolina. And there are odd names for our Wyoming neighbors too...