CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS, WYOMING
"The Daddy of 'Em All", this is the world's largest outdoor rodeo and dates back to 1897, just 15 years after Buffalo Bill started the rodeo tradition with his travelling Wild West show. Wyoming is known as the Cowboy State and its capital city was once nicknamed Hell on Wheels. Things are more sedate now but every July professional cowboys and cowgirls compete for big prizes and titles. Outside the rodeo rings there's a thriving carnival atmosphere.
Another century-old event. In September, cowboys and cowgals line up for bareback and saddle-bronc riding, team roping and bull riding. Other activities include wild cow milking, a children's rodeo, parades and pageants.
