To a few native tribes, this tower is sacred ground. To adventurers, a challenging climb awaits. To geologists, it’s a differentially eroded igneous phonolite intrusion. Movie buffs recognize it from climactic UFO scenes in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Tourists and campers flock to the tower to experience the looming presence of a unique natural feature in this world. Painters and photographers render colorful images like this. For all of the above, Devils Tower exudes majesty while evoking admiration, wonder and irresistible attention.
7 SW Hulett WY (9 Jun 18) Looking WNW
44.5845, -104.697Sunset Encounter of the First Kind
To a few native tribes, this tower is sacred ground. To adventurers, a challenging climb awaits. To geologists, it’s a differentially eroded igneous phonolite intrusion. Movie buffs recognize it from climactic UFO scenes in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Tourists and campers flock to the tower to experience the looming presence of a unique natural feature in this world. Painters and photographers render colorful images like this. For all of the above, Devils Tower exudes majesty while evoking admiration, wonder and irresistible attention.
7 SW Hulett WY (9 Jun 18) Looking WNW
44.5845, -104.697