State License Plate Resources

Alabama department of Revenue

Capital: Montgomery

Fact 1 - Windshield wipers were invented in Alabama. Thanks to Mary Anderson for allowing us to see out of our car's windshields during a rain or snow storm.
Fact 2 - Alabama first required License plates to be displayed on motor vehicles in 1911.
Fact 3 - Roll Tide
Fact 4 - Dothan, Alabama is the "Peanut capital of the world."
Fact 5 - Alabama was admitted to the union in 1819 as the 22nd state.

Alaska DMV

Capital: Juneau

Fact 1 - Alaska touches four seas; the Pacific Ocean, Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea, and the Bering Sea.
Fact 2 - Alaska has over 9,000 active pilots.
Fact 3 - Alaska was admitted to the union in 1959 as the 49th state.
Fact 4 - Alaska is the largest state in the United States by land area, covering approximately 586,000 square miles.
Fact 5 - Alaska is home to 17 national parks, including Denali National Park and Preserve, which is home to North America's highest peak, Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley).

Arizona DOT

Capital: Phoenix

Fact 1 - Petrified wood is Arizona's state fossil.
Fact 2 - The Saguaro Cactus only grows in Arizona's Sonoran Desert.
Fact 3 - Arizona was admitted to the union in 1912 as the 48th state.
Fact 4 - Arizona is bordered by Utah to the north, New Mexico to the east, Mexico to the south, and California and Nevada to the west.
Fact 5 - Arizona is known for its iconic natural landmarks, including the Grand Canyon, which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

Capital: Little Rock

Fact 1 - Arkansas hosts a world championship duck calling contest.
Fact 2 - Arkansas's state bird is the Mocking bird.
Fact 3 - Johnny Cash was born in Arkansas.
Fact 4 - Arkansas was admitted to the union in 1836 as the 25th state.
Fact 5 - Arkansas is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west.

California DMV

Capital: Sacramento

Fact 1 - Currently, California has more people than the entire population of Canada.
Fact 2 - California's state tree is the California Redwood.
Fact 3 - California's state motto is "Eureka" in honor of the California Gold Rush.
Fact 4 - California was admitted to the union in 1850 as the 31st state.
Fact 5 - California is the most populous state in the country and is known for its diverse geography, including mountains, deserts, forests, and beaches.

Colorado Department of Revenue

Capital: Denver

Fact 1 - Denver, Colorado is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level. That is why it is called the "Mile High City."
Fact 2 - Colorado's nickname is the Centennial State, because it entered the union exactly 100 years after the nation's independence.
Fact 3 - Colorado is one of the four states at the Four Corners National Monument.
Fact 4 - Colorado was admitted to the union in 1876 as the 38th state.
Fact 5 - Colorado is known for its stunning natural beauty, with many mountain ranges, forests, and scenic areas such as Rocky Mountain National Park.

Connecticut Official State Website

Capital: Hartford

Fact 1 - Connecticut's nickname is the Constitution State.
Fact 2 - Connecticut's state insect is the Praying mantis.
Fact 3 - Connecticut was admitted to the union in 1788 as the 5th state.
Fact 4 - Connecticut is located in the northeastern region of the United States.
Fact 5 - Connecticut played an important role in the American Revolution and was also a major center for manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution.

Delaware DMV

Capital: Dover

Fact 1 - Delaware's state flower is the peach blossom.
Fact 2 - Delaware has only three counties.
Fact 3 - The Heimlich Maneuver's creator, Henry Heimlich, was born in Delaware.
Fact 4 - Delaware was admitted to the union in 1787 as the 1st state.
Fact 5 - Delaware is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Capital: Tallahassee

Fact 1 - Florida's biggest freshwater lake is Lake Okeechobee.
Fact 2 - Florida is home to Everglades National Park.
Fact 3 - Florida was admitted to the union in 1845 as the 27th state.
Fact 4 - Florida is located in the southeastern region of the United States.
Fact 5 - Florida is known for its warm climate, beaches, and theme parks, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Georgia Department of Revenue

Capital: Atlanta

Fact 1 - Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta.
Fact 2 - Georgia is home to over 400 species of birds.
Fact 3 - Georgia is known as the "Peach state".
Fact 4 - Georgia was admitted to the union in 1788 as the 4th state.
Fact 5 - Georgia is located in the southeastern region of the United States.

City and County of Honolulu

Capital: Honolulu

Fact 1 - The Kilauea volcano has been active for over 30 years, and every time it erupts, it adds around 42 acres of land to Hawaii each year.
Fact 2 - Kauai doesn't allow skyscrapers. All buildings have to be fewer than 4 stories tall.
Fact 3 - There are 137 different Hawaiian islands.
Fact 4 - Hawaii was admitted to the union in 1959 as the 50th state.
Fact 5 - Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean, made up of a chain of islands.

Idaho Transportation Department

Capital: Boise

Fact 1 - Idaho's state motto is Esto Perpetua, which translates to Let it be Perpetual.
Fact 2 - Motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River in 1974, which ended in failure as his parachute malfunctioned, and opened on takeoff. The Evel Knievel Jump site is a popular destination for tourists in Twin Falls.
Fact 3 - Napoleon Dynamite was filmed in Franklin County, Idaho.
Fact 4 - Idaho was admitted to the union in 1890 as the 43rd state.
Fact 5 - Idaho is located in the northwestern region of the United States.

Illinois Secretary of State Website

Capital: Springfield

Fact 1 - Illinois was home to the tallest man ever documented, Robert Wadlow. He was 8'11" tall.
Fact 2 - America's beloved snack, the Twinkie, was invented in Illinois.
Fact 3 - The Willis tower is the tallest building in Illinois.
Fact 4 - Illinois was admitted to the union in 1818 as the 21st state.
Fact 5 - Illinois is located in the Midwestern region of the United States.

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Indianapolis

Fact 1 - Elvis Presley's last concert was performed in Market Square Arena in 1977.
Fact 2 - The gas pump was invented in Indiana by Sylvanus Bowser.
Fact 3 - Indiana was admitted to the union in 1816 as the 19th state.
Fact 4 - Indiana is located in the Midwestern region of the United States.
Fact 5 - Many major corporations, such as Eli Lilly and Company and Cummins Inc., have their headquarters in Indiana.

Iowa Department of Transportation

Capital: Des Moines

Fact 1 - There are over 30 million acres of farmland in Iowa.
Fact 2 - Trampoline's were invented in Iowa.
Fact 3 - Iowa's nickname is the Hawkeye state.
Fact 4 - Iowa was admitted to the union in 1846 as the 29th state.
Fact 5 - Iowa is located in the Midwestern region of the United States.

Kansas Department of Revenue

Capital: Topeka

Fact 1 - Pizza Hut was founded in Kansas.
Fact 2 - Kansas's state insect is the honey bee.
Fact 3 - Kansas was admitted to the union in 1861 as the 34th state.
Fact 4 - Kansas is located in the Midwestern region of the United States.
Fact 5 - Kansas is known for its vast expanses of prairie, friendly people, and unique history.

Kentucky Vehicles Page

Capital: Frankfort

Fact 1 - Kentucky is home to the world-famous Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.
Fact 2 - Mammoth Cave National Park is located in Kentucky, and is the world's longest cave system.
Fact 3 - The Kentucky Derby is the oldest running horse race in the world.
Fact 4 - Kentucky was admitted to the union in 1792 as the 15th state.
Fact 5 - Kentucky is located in the southeastern region of the United States.

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Baton Rough

Fact 1 - Jazz music originated in Louisiana.
Fact 2 - The first indoor movie theatre was in Louisiana.
Fact 3 - Louisiana's Saint Louis Cemetery has over 48,000 graves and hosts over 100,000 visitors a year.
Fact 4 - Louisiana was admitted to the union in 1812 as the 18th state.
Fact 5 - Louisiana located in the southeastern region of the United States.

Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Augusta

Fact 1 - Maine produces about 90% of the U.S.A.'s lobster supply.
Fact 2 - Mt. Katahdin is Maine's highest elevation at 5,269 ft.
Fact 3 - Maine has 65 lighthouses.
Fact 4 - Maine was admitted to the union in 1820 as the 23rd state.
Fact 5 - Maine is located in the northeastern region of the United States.

Maryland Department of Transportation

Capital: Annapolis

Fact 1 - The oldest continually running saloon in America is in Baltimore, named "The Horse You came In On:
Fact 2 - "The Star Spangled Banner" was written at Fort McHenry in Maryland.
Fact 3 - Maryland was admitted to the union in 1788 as the 7th state.
Fact 4 - Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
Fact 5 - Maryland is known for its beautiful Chesapeake Bay, historic cities, and delicious seafood.

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Capital: Boston

Fact 1 - Basketball was invented in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Fact 2 - The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.
Fact 3 - Massachusetts was the first state to issue license plates.
Fact 4 - The first Post Office was in Boston, Massachusetts.
Fact 5 - Massachusetts was admitted to the union in 1788 as the 6th state.

Michigan Department of State

Capital: Lansing

Fact 1 - Michigan is unofficially regarded as "The Mitten State.
Fact 2 - Michigan was the first state to outlaw the death penalty in 1846.
Fact 3 - Michigan University has the largest college football stadium.
Fact 4 - Michigan was admitted to the union in 1837 as the 26th state.
Fact 5 - Michigan is located in the Great Lakes region of the United States.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Capital: Saint Paul

Fact 1 - Minnesota got its nickhame "The Land of 10,000 Lakes", due to its numerous lakes and waterways, which are popular for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
Fact 2 - The Mall of America is located in Minnesota, and is the largest in the U.S.A.
Fact 3 - Minnesota was admitted to the union in 1858 as the 32nd state.
Fact 4 - Minnesota is home to many major corporations, such as Target, 3M, and Best Buy.
Fact 5 - Minnesota played an important role in the lumber and iron industries in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and is home to many historic sites.

Mississippi Department of Revenue

Capital: Jackson

Fact 1 - Dr. James D. Hardy and his team performed the first human lung transplant on June 11, 1963 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Fact 2 - Mississippi was admitted to the union in 1817 as the 20th state.
Fact 3 - Mississippi is located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Arkansas to the west.
Fact 4 - Mississippi is known for its rich history, particularly its role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Fact 5 - Mississippi is home to many historic landmarks and sites, including the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the Medgar Evers Home Museum, and the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Missouri Department of Revenue

Capital: Jefferson City

Fact 1 - Missouri's nicknames are Show Me State, Cave State, and Mother of the West.
Fact 2 - The state motto of Missour is Salus populi suprema lex esto, which translates to Let the good of the people be the supremen law.
Fact 3 - Missouri is home to the world's largest beer producer, Anheuser-Busch.
Fact 4 - Missouri is known for the Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake.
Fact 5 - Branson Missouri is known as the Live Entertainment Capital of the world.

Montana Motor Vehicle Division

Capital: Helena

Fact 1 - Montana is home to Glacier National Park.
Fact 2 - Montana is known as the "Treasure State."
Fact 3 - Montana's first capital, Bannack, is now a ghost town.
Fact 4 - Montana was admitted to the union in 1889 as the 41st state.
Fact 5 - Montana is located in the northwestern region of the United States.

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Lincoln

Fact 1 - Nebraska is known as the "Cornhusker State."
Fact 2 - Kool-Aid was invented in Hastings, Nebraska.
Fact 3 - One of the richest men in the world, Warren Buffet was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
Fact 4 - Nebraska was admitted to the union in 1867 as the 37th state.
Fact 5 - Nebraska is located in the Midwestern region of the United States.

Nevada DMV

Capital: Carson City

Fact 1 - The MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada has the most hotel rooms in a single building in the world.
Fact 2 - Nevada's Mojave Desert is the smallest in North America.
Fact 3 - Nevada was admitted to the union in 1864 as the 36th state.
Fact 4 - Nevada is known for its deserts, mountains, and, of course, Las Vegas.
Fact 5 - Nevada has a diverse economy, with major industries including tourism, gaming, and mining.

New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Concord

Fact 1 - The first American in Space, Alan Shepard Jr. is from East Derry, New Hampshire.
Fact 2 - New Hampshire is home to White Mountain National Forest.
Fact 3 - New Hampshire has some of the most picturesque landscapes.
Fact 4 - New Hampshire was admitted to the union in 1788 as the 9th state.
Fact 5 - New Hampshire is located in the northeastern region of the United States.

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

Capital: Trenton

Fact 1 - The first Miss America Pageant was held in New Jersey.
Fact 2 - The Hindenburg disaster took place in New Jersey.
Fact 3 - Salt Water Taffy was invented in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Fact 4 - New Jersey was admitted to the union in 1787 as the 3rd state.
Fact 5 - New Jersey is located in the northeastern region of the United States, bordered by New York to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

New Mexico Motor Vehicles Division

Capital: Santa Fe

Fact 1 - The worlds largest balloon festival is hosted in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fact 2 - New Mexico's state bird is the Greater Roadrunner.
Fact 3 - The Rio grand Gorge, located in New Mexico, is one mile wide in spots, and the second highest bridge on the U.S. Highway System.
Fact 4 - New Mexico was admitted to the union in 1912 as the 47th state.
Fact 5 - New Mexico is located in the southwestern region of the United States, bordered by Texas to the east, Oklahoma to the northeast, Colorado to the north, Arizona to the west, and Mexico to the south.

New York Department of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Albany

Fact 1 - Lombardi's Pizza is the oldest pizzeria in the U.S.A.
Fact 2 - The first passenger elevator, invented by the Otis Elevator Company, was installed in 1856 in NYC.
Fact 3 - In New York City, Horn honking is only allowed as a warning of danger.
Fact 4 - New York was admitted to the union in 1788 as the 11th state.
Fact 5 - New York is the fourth most populous state in the United States, with a population of over 19 million people.

North Carolina DMV

Capital: Raleigh

Fact 1 - Krispy Kreme Donuts was founded in North Carolina.
Fact 2 - North Carolina was admitted to the union in 1789 as the 12th state.
Fact 3 - North Carolina is one of the 13 original colonies.
Fact 4 - North Carolina's largest city by population is Charlotte.
Fact 5 - North Carolina has a population of approximately 10.5 million people, making it the ninth most populous state in the United States.

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Capital: Bismarck

Fact 1 - The state capitol of North Dakota originally cost only $2.4 Million to build, and is the tallest building.
Fact 2 - North Dakota is home to the International Peace Garden.
Fact 3 - North Dakota contains the least amount of forest land in the U.S.A.
Fact 4 - North Dakota was admitted to the union in 1889 as the 39th state.
Fact 5 - North Dakota is located in the Midwestern region of the United States.

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Columbus

Fact 1 - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Canton, Ohio.
Fact 2 - The Cincinnati Reds were the first professional baseball team.
Fact 3 - The comic book character, Superman, was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in Cleveland, Ohio.
Fact 4 - Ohio was admitted to the union in 1803 as the 17th state.
Fact 5 - Ohio is located in the Midwestern region of the United States.

Service Oklahoma

Capital: Oklahoma City

Fact 1 - Oklahoma is the birthplace of many of famous people, including, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Brad Pitt, and Will Rogers, to name a few.
Fact 2 - Oklahoma was admitted to the union in 1907 as the 46th state.
Fact 3 - Oklahoma is located in the southern central region of the United States.
Fact 4 - Oklahoma is the 20th largest state by land area and the 28th most populous state, with a population of over 3.9 million people.
Fact 5 - Oklahoma has a rich Native American heritage, with 39 federally recognized tribes having a historical connection to the state.

Oregon Department of Transportation

Capital: Salem

Fact 1 - at 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake in Oregon, is the deepest lake in the U.S.A.
Fact 2 - Mt. Hood is the highest elevation point in Oregon.
Fact 3 - Oregon was admitted to the union in 1859 as the 33rd state.
Fact 4 - Oregon is known for its natural beauty, with attractions such as Crater Lake, the Columbia River Gorge waterfall, and Mount Hood drawing millions of visitors each year.
Fact 5 - Hells Canyon, at over 8,000 feet deep, is the deepest river gorge in the USA.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Fact 1 - Rootbeer was said to have been marketed at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876 by Charles Hires.
Fact 2 - The first computer, the ENIAC, was created at the University of Pennsylvania by John W. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert.
Fact 3 - The first daily newspaper, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, was published in Pennsylvania.
Fact 4 - Pennsylvania was admitted to the union in 1787 as the 2nd state.
Fact 5 - Pennsylvania was one of the original 13 colonies and played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States, serving as the site of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutional Convention.

Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Providence

Fact 1 - Rhode Island is known as the Ocean State because of its extensive coastline, which spans 400 miles.
Fact 2 - The first U.S. Open Golf Tournament was held on October 4, 1895 in Newport, Rhode Island.
Fact 3 - Newport, Rhode Island is the sailing capital of the world.
Fact 4 - Rhode Island was admitted to the union in 1790 as the 13th state.
Fact 5 - Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States in terms of land area.

South Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Columbia

Fact 1 - The official beginning of the American Civil War was when Fort Sumter was attacked.
Fact 2 - The highest point in South Carolina is Sassafras Mountain.
Fact 3 - South Carolina was admitted to the union in 1788 as the 8th state.
Fact 4 - South Carolina is a southeastern state in the United States, bordered by North Carolina to the north, Georgia to the south and west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Fact 5 - South Carolina is known for its beautiful beaches, historic cities and towns, and lush natural scenery.

South Dakota Department of Revenue

Capital: Pierre

Fact 1 - The Black hills of South Dakota is where you can find Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a national monument featuring the faces of four US presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The monument attracts nearly 3 million visitors annually.
Fact 2 - The geographic center of the United states is in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
Fact 3 - Sturgis is the largest motorcycle rally in the world. There are approx 500,000 people that atttend the 10-day event.
Fact 4 - South Dakota was admitted to the union in 1889 as the 40th state.
Fact 5 - Pierre, South Dakota is the second smallest capital city in the US in terms of population (after Montpelier, Vermont).

Tennessee Department of Revenue

Capital: Nashville

Fact 1 - Tennessee is the home of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Graceland, and Dollywood.
Fact 2 - Tennessee is the Country Music capital of the world.
Fact 3 - Nashville, Tennessee is nicknamed the "Volunteer State, a nickname earned during the War of 1812 when Tennessee volunteers played a prominent role in the Battle of New Orleans."
Fact 4 - Tennessee was admitted to the union in 1796 as the 16th state.
Fact 5 - Nashville, Tennessee, the capital of Tennessee, is known as the "Music City" and is considered the birthplace of country music.

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Austin

Fact 1 - Texas has its own energy grid.
Fact 2 - Austin, Texas is the world's live music capital.
Fact 3 - Texas is known as the "Lone Star State."
Fact 4 - Texas was admitted to the union in 1845 as the 28th state.
Fact 5 - Texas is the second largest state in the United States, both in terms of land area and population. It covers over 268,000 square miles and has a population of more than 29 million people.

Utah Division of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Salt Lake City

Fact 1 - Sundance Film Festival takes place each year in Park City, Utah.
Fact 2 - Utah is home to 5 national parks, including: Zion National Park, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park.
Fact 3 - Utah has the highest population of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon's).
Fact 4 - Utah was admitted to the union in 1896 as the 45th state.
Fact 5 - Salt Lake City is the capital and largest city in Utah. It was founded by Mormon pioneers in 1847 and is now home to the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Montpelier

Fact 1 - Vermont is nicknamed the "Green Mountain State."
Fact 2 - Prolific serial killer Ted Bundy was born at the Elizabeth Lund Home for Unwed Mothers in Burlington, Vermont.
Fact 3 - Vermont is considered the top producer of maple syrup in the U.S.A.
Fact 4 - Vermont was admitted to the union in 1791 as the 14th state.
Fact 5 - The state of Vermont is known for its beautiful fall foliage, attracting many tourists to witness the colorful leaves in autumn.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Richmond

Fact 1 - The largest Naval base, Naval Station Norfolk, is the worlds largest naval base.
Fact 2 - Professional tennis player, Arthur Ashe was born in Richmond, Virginia.
Fact 3 - The first recorded streaker in the U.S.A. was at Washington College (now called Washington and Lee University) in 1804.
Fact 4 - Virginia was admitted to the union in 1788 as the 10th state.
Fact 5 - Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.

Washington State Department of Licensing

Capital: Olympia

Fact 1 - The smallest city to host the World's Fair is Spokane, Washington.
Fact 2 - Washington state produces over half of the apples in the U.S.A., and its apple crop is valued at over $2 billion annually.
Fact 3 - The space needle is located in Seattle, Washington. It is 605 Ft. tall, and has a 360-degree viewing area.
Fact 4 - Washington was admitted to the union in 1889 as the 42nd state.
Fact 5 - Washington is the only state named after a U.S. president. It was named after George Washington in 1853, while it was still a territory.

Washington DC Department of Motor Vehicles

Capital: The Federal District and Capital City of the United States

Fact 1 - Washingon D.C.'s nicknames are D.C. and The District.
Fact 2 - Washington D.C.'s motto is Justitia Omnibus, which translates to Justice for All.
Fact 3 - Washington D.C. is the seat of the U.S.Federal Government.
Fact 4 - Washington D.C. has many national monuments including, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument.
Fact 5 - The White House is located in Washington D.C.

West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Capital: Charleston

Fact 1 - The Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, A National Historic Landmark is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America.
Fact 2 - Berdine's 5 & Dime, located in Harrisville, West Virginia, is the oldest five and dime in the U.S.A.
Fact 3 - West Virginia was admitted to the union in 1863 as the 35th state, during the American Civil War.
Fact 4 - The state is known for its mountainous terrain, with more than 75% of the state covered in forests. It's also home to the Appalachian Mountains, which run through the eastern part of the state.
Fact 5 - West Virginia is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing and whitewater rafting.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Capital: Madison

Fact 1 - The first Harley-Davidson motorcycle was built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Fact 2 - Famous Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin.
Fact 3 - Wisconsin is nicknamed "America's Dairyland," and is one of the top dairy producers in the United States. It is known for its cheese, particularly cheddar cheese, and also produces a large amount of butter and ice cream.
Fact 4 - Wisconsin was admitted to the union in 1848 as the 30th state.
Fact 5 - Wisconsin is known as the "Badger State" because of the lead miners who lived in the area in the 1830s and 1840s. These miners were called "badgers" because they dug tunnels in hillsides like the small burrowing animals.

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Capital: Cheyenne

Fact 1 - One of Wyoming's nicknames is the Cowboy State.
Fact 2 - The Grand teton mountains, in northwestern Wyoming, were formed by earthquakes. They rise over 7,000 feet above Jackson Hole.
Fact 3 - Devil's Tower was America's first national monument. It is considered a sacred place to over 20 Native American tribes.
Fact 4 - Wyoming was admitted to the union in 1890 as the 44th state.
Fact 5 - Wyoming is the least populated state in the United States, with a population of just over 570,000 people. The state is also the second least densely populated, with just over 5 people per square mile.