That’s WY - Wyoming Office of Tourism Interview with Piper Singer & Hailey Mach

🤓 What You Didn’t Know About Wyoming (01:26)Did you know Wyoming only has two escalators in the entire state? Yes. Two. And if you count one up and one down separately, then congrats—you’ve officially doubled your tour. We’re talking 10 minutes, both escalators, full circuit. But that’s just the tip of the quirky iceberg. From illegal rabbit photography (not a joke) to the myth of no-Wednesday-showers in Cheyenne, we’re dishing out our favorite Wyoming oddities—plus fun facts like dinosaur discoveries, outlaw hats in theaters, and how the state basically invented dude ranches. Yeehaw, knowledge!🐎 What Would You Name Your Rodeo Horse? (10:03)We take a very serious detour into a very important debate: what would we name our rodeo horse if we were tearing it up at the Cheyenne Frontier Days? Think: sass, flair, maybe a nod to Beyoncé. (Spoiler: “Escalator Drama” was absolutely on the list.) Whether you’re a “Dusty Pickles” or a “Thunder Queen” kind of rider, we’re giving this question the gravitas it deserves.🎤 Interview with Piper & Hailey from the Wyoming Office of Tourism (13:42)Then, we’re joined by the Cowboy State PR—Piper Singer and Hailey Mach from the Wyoming Office of Tourism. These two know how to wrangle more than just media…they’re shaping the way the world sees the wild, wonderful west. We dive into why tourism in Wyoming is booming this year (spoiler: cowboy culture is trending and Beyoncé might be to blame), how small-town charm is becoming a big draw, and how the state is finding clever ways to welcome more visitors while fiercely protecting its natural beauty. From soaking in mineral hot springs to spotting baby wildlife on a spring hike, they paint a picture of a state that’s as adventurous as it is authentic. They also take us behind the scenes of their Destination Development Program, a thoughtful initiative that helps small towns grow their tourism game without losing their soul.🎿 Skijoring 101 (AKA Skiing But With Horses Because Why Not) (37:14)Ever looked at water skiing and thought, “This is fun, but what if I added a horse and some snow?” Welcome to the world of skijoring. We do a deep dive into this uniquely Wyoming winter sport where skiers are pulled at full speed behind galloping horses—sometimes through downtown streets. From its European roots to its fleeting Olympic cameo in 1928, we break down the weird, wild, and wonderfully extra world of skijoring. Bonus: we weigh in on whether it deserves a comeback at the Winter Games. (Spoiler: we’re team yes.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.