Today we have quite the show to share with all of you! Welcome to America's first National Monument, Devils Tower, which was designated in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt under the Antiquities Act. Rising 867 feet above the Wyoming landscape, this stunning geologic feature is made of phonolite porphyry (igneous rock) and showcases some of the most dramatic columnar jointing on earth. Science explains its formation through ancient magma and ongoing erosion but for over two dozen Native American tribes, is it more commonly known as Bear Lodge and it holds deep spiritual significance.
Visitors can explore the Tower Trail, a 1.6-mile paved loop, or take in panoramic views on the 2.9-mile Red Beds Trail. With around 500,000 visitors annually and thousands of climbers attempting its summit each year, it remains a popular destination. Wildlife like prairie dogs, deer, peregrine falcons, and bullsnakes call the area home, while towering ponderosa pines dot the landscape. Recent $5.2 million accessibility upgrades ensure more visitors can experience its beauty, funded largely by entrance and campground fees. And who could forget the wild tale of George Hopkins, the parachutist who famously landed — and got stranded — on the summit!
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