History of Wyoming
The UP reached the town of Cheyenne, which later became the state capital, in 1867. The railroad eventually spanned the entire state, boosting the population, and creating some of Wyoming's largest cities, such as Laramie, Rock Springs and Evanston. The railroad needed coal, which was discovered in quantity in the southwestern part of the state, especially around Rock Springs. In 1885, a murderous riot known as the Rock Springs Massacre broke out when white miners drove out Chinese miners employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company in Rock Springs.
Snow King Mountain
Snow King Mountain Resort is a ski area and summertime activity center in the western United States, located in Jackson, Wyoming. Also called The King, it is Jackson's original ski hill, founded in 1939 and located on the southeast edge of the city. It was the first ski area in the state of Wyoming, and locals sometimes refer to Snow King as The Town Hill. It offers three-hour passes and night skiing on its north-facing slopes.