2007/06/10
Bear Lodge
Devils Tower National Monument was proclaimed the first national monument in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. "Devils Tower rises 1267 feet about the Belle Fourche River. Once hidden, erosion has revealed Devils Tower." "Also known as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site for many American Indians." (exerts from National Parks web page). There are three scientific theories regarding the creation of the tower but the Indian legends are more interesting. Of later day culture, it was the centre of activity in the 1977 movie "Close encounters of the third kind"
A view of Devils Tower from the main road showing some of the red "spearfish" formation, a dominate feature of the black hill .
This site is a sacred spot for many Indian tribes and you'll see prayer cloths and bundles hanging in the trees.
June is the most sacred month at Devils Tower for many Indian Tribes. In deference to the Indian beliefs the park has put a voluntary ban on climbing during the month of June. This voluntary ban has reduced the number of climbers in June by 85%. We did see two climbers near the top.
The tower glows in the setting sun.
OK, this is the last tower picture ---- there really wasn't a lot of things to take photos of.
Bullock's Oriole --- we did see a number of birds and white tailed deer.
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A view of Devils Tower from the main road showing some of the red "spearfish" formation, a dominate feature of the black hill .
This site is a sacred spot for many Indian tribes and you'll see prayer cloths and bundles hanging in the trees.
June is the most sacred month at Devils Tower for many Indian Tribes. In deference to the Indian beliefs the park has put a voluntary ban on climbing during the month of June. This voluntary ban has reduced the number of climbers in June by 85%. We did see two climbers near the top.
The tower glows in the setting sun.
OK, this is the last tower picture ---- there really wasn't a lot of things to take photos of.
Bullock's Oriole --- we did see a number of birds and white tailed deer.
