Top 5 things learned after living in Wyoming for a year

5 things I've learned about Wyoming while living here for over a year. There may be a bonus 6th thing if you make it to the end.

[davidberry]

We moved here to Wyoming 43 years ago and we have lived in Green River, Lander, Cheyenne and Guernsey. We had lived in other states (Georgia and Texas) before coming here. We moved here because of the people! Unlike anywhere else we have been, when we go somewhere out of state, as we are returning, as soon as we cross that Wyoming State line, we're home! We don't have to be near our home or even near our neighborhood here in Cheyenne; we feel at home as soon as we're in Wyoming! We have family and friends all over the state and wherever we go in Wyoming, we know we are never far from a friendly face or a helping hand, if needed. When we moved to Wyoming, our oldest daughter was 7 years old and our youngest was 3. 43 years later and both have married good, hard working, faithful Wyoming men and we now have four Wyoming grandchildren. We never knew what home could mean until we moved to Wyoming. We also pray that those who are contemplating moving here from the many "woke" "socialist paradises" they presently live in examine the reasons why their home states are so far gone. Did they help vote in the politicians who ruined their state, and now they want to move because life there has become unbearable? Will they continue to vote for the same politicians and party views that ruined their previous home? Laugh though you may, it has happened before. Consider Oregon and Washington; great states to live in until the radical policies of Calipornia (no, I didn't misspell it) came along with the refugees from places like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Etc. We do not want that same fate for our beloved state. God bless Wyoming and God bless the USA!

[michellebesson]

Born and raised in Wyoming. Have tried to move away more than once but I always go back

[tiazadobbs]

Married for 39 years and we would love it there !! Love cold and snow and love time with my husband. Otherwise I don't need a lot of folks around. We both love fishing and nature. Miles away from any noisy towns or people sounds like heaven to me.

[ontogeny]

The way things are today, the amenities that once made big city life a little more interesting have all been taken away or put on hold in one way or another. People are now realizing that. I think that makes places like Wyoming more intriguing. A new life, a new way of seeing things. But rural communities have a different sensibility. In other words, if you leave don't bring those toxic politics with you.

[glitterglueable]

Fiancé and I are very interested in Wyoming (with his job he can transfer there so that works out). Our relationship, social lifestyle, hobbies, etc all align (in other words we hang out with each other. Outside. With nature and our guns. Lol). We NEED small town life in a beautiful place where nobody is confused about their gender. And we need it bad. We are going crazy in our big blue hell hole (blessedly, no, not Cali). So I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[sunnyterbrock]

My grandparents homesteaded in Wyoming in the early 1900's, my first memory of the ranch was when I was 4. My Grampa lived in a bunkhouse across the creek where they raised 5 sons, my grandma in a small house, with a fenced yard on the other side, where they raised 3 daughters.. Grandpa raised horses, and ran cattle on the open range. He had 2 big Belgiain's to to run equipment to cut and stack hay. They hauled water and cut ice from the Ham's Fork, cooked on a huge cast iron stove, with a water reservoir in back, had an ice box and a long wooden bench table. My grandmother was a seamstress by trade, a wonderful cook and godly woman, she was always busy and when she sat down she sewed or crocheted, and Gramps would smoke his pipe, Prince Albert tobacco reminds me of him. They had survived 2 world wars, the Spanish flu and the great depression, huge blizzards and droughts. Beautiful, generous people who loved to laugh but were hard as nails. The out house was out back. I was in my teen"s when the REA brought electricity to many farms and ranches, then telephone lines and electric pumps. Sure the rich folks had that but Gramps still hitched up the buckboard, he thought autos went too fast. He had his Victrola in the bunkhouse and didn't see the need.Grandma thought it was sinful, Grampa laughed. So having been born, educated and worked on the High Lonesome for 24 years I left, traveled and lived abroad for many years and settled in another state. I laughed when you mentioned High Adventure in Wyoming, my Grampa is still laughing! SURVIVAL is high adventure in Wyoming! Gramps was killed at 72 shipping cattle to Omaha, the ranch was sold, Grandma lived to be 92 and all of her children to their 70's and beyond. I loved listening to the train whistles at night as they passed the ranch. We had rodeos, fairs, carnivals, barn dances, weddings, church socials, picnics, fished and everyday was an adventure. You never complained or said you were bored else you'd be doing chores right quick and in a hurry! It's the freedom from all the things you don't need that newbies don't understand, they... want to bring all their rules n baggage with them.😅🤣😂 they're fun to watch!

[greglovedahl]

I drove through Wyoming one December and highway had about 6 inches of solid ice on it, and the wind was blowing my 3/4 ton pickup back and forth on both sides of a 4 lane hwy lol.

[peteanthony]

I have been watching your videos lately as I am looking to relocate from New Jersey into a place that is much more friendly for my lifestyle. I am a former United States Marine and retired sheriffs detective and I have always preferred the south in the Midwest to the East Coast. Niceties of New York City not withstanding, I am definitely looking to get out someplace with more space and less expense. I have a military and law-enforcement pension so income is not really an issue but I also own a private investigations and security agency which I can do anywhere. Trying to decide between Wyoming and West Virginia, Someplace that is Second amendment friendly, at least somewhat conservative and not nearly as expensive and government ridden as New Jersey. Enjoy the videos, very informative. Thank you

[Stoney_Snark]

I grew up in Wyoming, graduated UW, and left a little over 30 years ago (I’m old). Those who never lived anywhere else may disagree more than me, but I think you’ve done a nice job of being aware of Wyoming, it’s people and lifestyle. Not bad for a transplant!! I subscribed, so I’ll see you down the line.

[WyoMedic]

Buy an F350 and a four season truck camper. You'll never run out of cool places to camp, you can trailer your side by side or snowmobile depending on the season.

[CplSkiUSMC]

I've been here in Cody for not quite 14 years and this is an unusual year for snow. We normally get more snow than this but not as much as one would expect for the Rockies. We are in the rain shadow of the Absoraka Mountains so it takes a really big wet system for us to get significant snowfall amounts. Most of your observations are pretty spot on though. Niners... LOL

[TheHybridHunter]

You make a great case for not moving to Wyoming. I can't agree enough.

[NYPrepper]

Western Montana and Idaho are better options for most people due to them having actual infrastructure and some cities. Also more forest cover and less drought issues.

[cdlund]

You haven't been here long enough. This is an extremely dry and warm winter this year. I live in the Bighorn basin (No, not a 9er) and 20 to 30 below zero is more normal than this year is turning out to be.
My complete ice fishing gear setup was $200 bucks. Somebody talked you into BS gear, toughen up dude if your staying in Wyoming. If you think its expensive your making really poor decisions based on other transplants.
If you live in Wyoming for social activity your living in the wrong state. Your right we are very independent.
By the way, most of us look at 11 plates as the" liberals from Park."

[torfinnjohnsrud]

Snow in Wyoming is a different beast. It might *only* be 2" of snow, but due to the wind that can mean a 3-4ft drift in your driveway and barely anything else around... I grew up in Gillette. We had to have a backhoe/front loader clear our driveway at least once per year.

[eugenepage]

Driving in Cheyenne makes you look both ways on a one-way street.

[alniedrich]

Been here 15 months and have no regrets. And to be fair, I'm older and retired. Still this is a beautiful state. People are friendly and the cost of living is good. There is enough infrastructure and haven't experienced a boring day yet.
Thanks for the video.

[hannahbaker]

The one thing I want to add, we are a very red state and we like it that way. Pleaseee if you are moving here to get away from your corrupt blue states don’t come here and vote blue! Respect the locals and our way of life.

[loriwyoming]

Moved to Wyoming in 1979, Wyoming isn't just a state, it's a feeling. And the Wyoming winter you experienced was very mild. But I don't mind because this next winter could be bitter.

[glendastoldt]

Singles may have a difficult time here. It's hard to find people who want to socialize outside of their families, inner circles, or they work a lot. Cheating spouses syndrome is rampant. The best things about WY is it's beauty and politics. His #1 and #2 are absolutely spot on.