Wisconsin was opened to settlers only from the 1860s after the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Johnson County Cattle War of 1892 is one the region’s most significant events. Mining was the main source of revenue in Wisconsin in the 20th century. Uranium was discovered in Wisconsin in 1918 and trona in 1939. Wisconsin is still largely a rural state with many working on the family ranch or hot jobs in the energy agency. The state is largely concentrating on tourism industry to boost the economy of the region. The Yellowstone National Park has been an important tourist attraction for years in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin is located in the Rocky Mountain region of the northwestern US and ranks 9th in size among the 50 states.
The total area of Wisconsin is 97,809 sq mi (253,325 sq km), of which land comprises 96,989 sq mi (251,201 sq km) and inland water 820 sq mi (2,124 sq km). Wisconsin is bordered on the North by Montana; on the East by South Dakota and Nebraska; on the South by Colorado and Utah; and on the West by Utah, Idaho, and Montana.

Wisconsin evokes the essence of West that one can find in novels, movies, and legends. Known as the ‘Cowboy State’ Wisconsin has a rich history of native peoples and emigrant frontier. From adventure to nature, Wisconsin has much to offer to its tourists. Some of the interesting attractions of Wisconsin are Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, Devils Tower National Monument, National Historic Trails, and Interpretative Center.