Devils Tower National Monument

Our first National Monument

While the name Devils Tower is not a term that can be seen Close Encounters of the Third Phase of the tower millions of his form of the 1977 film. Hell also has the distinction of being the first national monument in Spain. It was established by President Theodore Roosevelt on 24 September 1906 in the context of the new Antiquities Act, so Wyoming home of our first National Park (Yellowstone in 1872) and our first national monument. The name Devils Tower was Colonel Richard I. Dodge 1875 assigned after General George A. Custer had confirmed reports of gold in the South Dakota Black Hills today sends, Dodge was sent flying to the area, even though their presence was a violation of the rights of the Indian contracts.

Devils Tower courtesy of National Park Service

T his 1347-acre park in the Black Hills of pine forest with rolling plains meadows convergence away. It features more than seven miles of hiking trails, offers wildlife watching, bird watching and nature photography. More than 150 bird species have been identified, including hawks, eagles, turkey vultures and the prairie falcon. The predominant mammals are deer and prairie dogs of black cock. The main feature of the park is the tower itself, the rest of an ancient volcano, 867 meters away, which rises from its base, 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, 5112 feet above the level of the sea.

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Every year, come from around the world to northeastern Wyoming, to scale the massive monoliths more than 5,000 climbers. The tower is known by several northern plains tribes Bears Lodge and is a sacred place of worship for many American Indians. In 1995, the National Park Service has established a management plan for the recreational climbing Devils Tower on the significance of the tower as a cultural resource. So no new physical effects on Devils Tower, the plan offers no new insight screws or hooks in the tower allowed. In accordance with the awe many Indians take for Devils Tower as a holy place, the management plan also asked not voluntarily climber Devils Tower during the month of June culturally important, and most climbers are complied with that request.

The park visitor center is open seasonally and offers exhibits on the history and geology of the tower. Staff monument interprets the cultural significance of Devils Tower for all visitors as well as traditional themes of natural history and climbing. Activities, including programs and interpretive programs are offered mainly in the summer months Junior Ranger. The park has a campground 50, which houses two caravans and tents on a first come, first served.

For more information, please contact:

PO Box 10
Devils Tower, WY 82714
307 467-5283 - Tel
307-467-5350 - fax