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Devil's Tower
National Monument |
NE Wyoming |
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| Don’t miss the opportunity to see the nation’s first monument, Devils Tower in Wyoming. Known as a premier climbing structure to the outdoor adventure seeker, it is a sacred place to the American Indians. There are also camping and picnicking available. Continue reading for further Devils Tower National Monument information.
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Uniqueness - As America's first national monument, the nearly vertical monolith known as Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the meandering Belle Fourche River. Once hidden below the earth's surface, erosion has s... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - Devils Tower National Monument is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The visitor center is open early April through late November, then closes for the season. Information can be obtained at the admin... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Recognizing its unique characteristics, Congress designated the area a U.S. forest reserve in 1892 and on September 24, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower as the nation's first... (click here for more)
Natural Features - Devils Tower rises above the surrounding grassland and Ponderosa pine forests like a rocky sentinel. Devils Tower is 867 feet from its base to the summit. It stands 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche... (click here for more)
Flora - The summit is slightly dome shaped and rocky, with native grasses, cactus, and sagebrush. The rolling hills of this 1,347 acre park are covered with pine forests, deciduous woodlands, and prairie gras... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - Climbers from all over the world consider Devils Tower to be a unique and premier climbing area. Currently, about 4000 visiting climbers come to Devils Tower each year. It is generally assumed that ro... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - It is not always possible to maintain a completely natural ecosystem within this small 1347 acre monument. Many outside influences affect the plants, animals, and landscape at Devils Tower. Humans man... (click here for more)
Weather - The climate is usually mild and typical of the Black Hills region. High temperatures can range from the mid 90s in the summer to the 50s in the spring & fall. Winters can be cold with extended periods... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Observe any posted route closures. Contact the monument for specific closure areas. Camping is only allowed in the designated campground. Park regulations prohibit camping and bivouacking on the tower... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Chipmunks, mice and pack rats and the occasional snake are found on top of the Tower. Other small mammals seen are Desert cottontail, Least chipmunk, Thirteen-lined ground squirrel, Black-tailed prair... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Always be on the lookout for wildlife on the roads. Driving too fast or being inattentive is never safe, but doubly so in the park as humans invade the natural resident's space; namely the many forms ... (click here for more)
Fees - Individual vehicle pass is $10 for 7 days. Pedestrian, Bicycle, or Motorcycle Pass are $5 for 7 days. An annual Devils Tower park pass is $20 - good for 12 months from date of purchase.... (click here for more)
Camping - The campground and picnic area are mid-spring through fall, weather permitting. The Belle Fourche Campground is located about 2 miles from the Visitor Center along an oxbow bend in the Belle Fourche R... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Mount Rushmore National Memorial is about 2 1/2 hours from Devils Tower National Monument. Also located nearby is Keyhole State Park with waterways, Custer National Forest, Thunder Basin National Gras... (click here for more)
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