Devils Tower A Unique Natural Wonder Among Wyoming S Many

Devils Tower is a tower that rises more than 1,200 feet above the Belle Fourche River below it. Also known as Bear Lodge Butte, Devils Tower was the first National Monument in the United States, having been established by President Teddy Roosevelt more than 100 years ago in 1906. Today, thousands venture to hike around and climb up Devils Tower, in a unique once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Devils Tower is thought to have been formed from magma by igneous intrusion.

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Devils Tower is also very important to Native American culture. The Kiowa and Lakota tribes have many stories to explain Devils Tower, including that the Great Spirit created the tower to save some children from giant attacking bears.

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Rock climbing the Devils Tower gained popularity starting in the 1990s and, today, thousands of climbers try their luck climbing the huge Devils Tower.

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If climbing the Devils Tower isn’t the kind of adventure you are seeking, there is plenty else to do at the National Monument.

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There are five trails surrounding Devils Tower, which will give you amazing views of this unique rock formation.

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Along the way, you will likely see many of the local animals, like prairie dogs.

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Wyoming is full of amazing natural wonders. From the waterfalls and geysers of Yellowstone National Park to the always magical Grand Tetons in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming is truly home to some of America’s greatest places in nature. Still, among all these magical destinations, Devils Tower still stands out as unique, due to its rich history as the country’s oldest National Monument and its extremely interesting appearance. One thing is for sure, you won’t forget a trip to see the Devils Tower. Be sure to let us know what your favorite part of the trip was in the comments below.