Devil's Tower National Monument
Devil's Tower is located in the Black Hills of Wyoming. It rises over 1267 ft from the low rolling hills that surround it. Impressive when it first comes into view and is a favorite of climbers. Devil's Tower is made of an igneous rock that is thought to be an ancient volcanic plug. Local Plains tribe subscribe to a more mythical origin for the Tower. One myth is that of 7 sisters and a bear. The sisters were playing when a big bear chased them. The girls climbed on a rock which grew like a tree, putting the girls out of reach. The bear tried to climb the tree but slid down, leaving his claw marks as grooves in the tower. In the welcome center on site there is a picture depicting this popular myth. I can still remember it from when I visited the Tower as a child.
If you do not have access to youtube, click on the link below to view a video about Devil's Tower
http://video.answers.com/visit-devils-tower-national-monument-in-wyoming-259887133
If you do not have access to youtube, click on the link below to view a video about Devil's Tower
http://video.answers.com/visit-devils-tower-national-monument-in-wyoming-259887133
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