A geologic feature protrudes out of the rolling prairie that surrounds the Black Hills. The site is considered Sacred to the Lakota and other tribes that have a connection to the area. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest traditional crack climbing areas in North America.
Devils tower was the first declared United States National Monument, established on September 24th, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Look closely and see a climber. There were about 6 people climbing the day we visited.
We did the 11/2 hike around the base and saw the tower from all different angles. It was perfect weather.
Down the mountainside from Devils Tower
The Prairie Dog fields. I could have watched them all day.
Once again, GREAT pictures! :)
ReplyDeletewatch the prairie dogs, what shot them! Love the pictures, can't wait to hear about canada. Also love the history lesson too, I have never been there.
ReplyDeleteAmy, the only camera we have are our phones! Jonathan had always been amazing at picture taking, I am just getting good! Can't wait to see you again!
ReplyDeleteThat is an incredible sight!!!
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