The park rangers were so courteous, hard working & professional. They had the areas clean, mowed, & delivered firewood. They were a presence, told us what they would be doing next to improve the paths, & other maintenance. They pointed us to history of the park, & shared their love of this beautiful & well maintained park. Thank you so much!!
Sincerely,
Devils Tower National Monument
Scientists debate how Devil’s Tower was formed, but agree that about 65 million years ago, molten lava was forced into existing hard rock formations, cooling and eroding over millions of years into this striking formation that stands 1,267 feet above the landscape. The site is sacred to the Lakota people and many other Plains Tribes, and President Theodore Roosevelt declared it the nation's first national monument in 1906.
State(s): Wyoming
Established: 1906
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Greetings from Devils Tower National Monument
I had my close encounter here one summer afternoon.
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