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.
You can view more pictures at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8oq4E6Tq267qXnF4ch-cQ
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