Devils Tower National Monument

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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 stripped away the softer rock layers revealing Devils Tower.

Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. The rolling hills of this 1,347 acre park are covered with pine forests, deciduous woodlands, and prairie grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are abundant.

On September 24, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower as the nation's first national monument.

		Devils Tower Centennial Committee Devils Tower National Monument is celebrating its Centennial in 2006. Devils Tower National Monument and the Devils Tower Centennial Committee have partnered to plan five events throughout the summer. Each event recognizes a group important in the Tower's history. Please visit the Centennial Committee's website for information on events.

		Climbing Information Please visit http://www.nps.gov/archive/deto/climbing.htm for information on climbing Devils Tower National Monument, the June voluntary closure, the climbing management plan and update, and more.

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PO Box 10
Devils Tower, WY 82714

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(307) 467-5283

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(307) 467-5350

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