Sunday, July 22, 2018

Pedestal of the West – Devils Tower #NationalPark #Travel #Adventure




Devil’s Tower stands like a pedestal to the Gods. Rising over 1,267 feet above the tree-lined valley of the Belle Fourche River. The granite formation is an Indian legend which sits just over the line of South Dakota in the northeastern area of Wyoming.

The name came from the misinterpretation of an interpreter during an expedition in 1875 led by Colonel Richard Irving Dodge. “Bad God’s Tower” was then referred to as Devils Tower by explorers. Native people, however refer to the formation by names such as Bear’s House, Bear’s Tipi, Tree Rock or Great Gray Horn. The tower represents a place of worship for the natives and they have tried through the years to have the name changed to Bear Lodge Natural Historical Landmark. So far, all attempts have failed because of the fear that it might damage the tourist trade.



As the first national monument named by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, Devils Tower attracts travelers from across the world. Not only can visitors take the trail which circles the base, but they can also enjoy the amazing wildlife and even climb it. However, less than one percent of the people who visit the park take on this task of scaling its walls.

Instead, visitors enjoy the amazing view of the valley and stare up at the magnificent natural sculpture. The scene below is made up of pine forests, grassland, and dark red limestone along with maroon siltstone which adds to the beauty of the area.

The prairie dog field next to the road leading up to the tower is an area which everyone enjoys. The small animals delight and amuse the crowds on a daily basis.


If you are ever driving I-95 or 185 in Wyoming, take a moment and check out this incredible site.  


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Have fun and all the best,

Tina

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