191 reactions · 29 shares | Gillette has come into its own as the third largest city in Wyoming and has become a one- or two-night must-stop for Yellowstone to Devils Tower to Mount Rushmore visitors, gastro tourists, history buffs, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts alike. | Visit USA Parks | Facebook

Why Wyoming: Gillette

It started with the safety razor, but it certainly didn’t end there. Over 100 years later we’re still creating, building and innovating. | Gillette

The Black Thunder Coal Mine in Gillette, Wyoming, USA, opened in 1977 and has grown to become one of the largest coal mines in the world. Massive dragline excavators — the largest of which holds 160 cubic yards (120 cubic meters) in a single bucket — strip away the earth’s surface to extract coal deposits below. Now covering roughly 200 square miles (518 sq. km), Black Thunder provides the US with 8% of its coal supply. | Daily Overview