I’m re-running some of my Favorite Places this winter for two reasons: To give myself some time off for other activities, and to share some of my Favorite Places with new readers who may have missed some of these spots. This week I’m showing you Devil’s Tower, Wyoming.
Devil’s Tower can be seen for miles before you get to it. It is quite weird to look at as you are driving across this empty section of northeast Wyoming. It’s considered part of the Badlands. In my opinion the best part of this area is how it fires the imagination. First I think about what it would be like to come upon this thing in slow motion as if you were traveling on a horse or a covered wagon or even on foot.
It’s no wonder the Indians had many legends about the place. It’s also called Bear Lodge and considered a sacred site by American Indians. Once you are up close it is quite a spectacular sight. The base of the tower is a mile around and there is a nice hiking trail visitors can take. If you are planning a road trip out west this should be on your list of Favorite Places.
Next week Favorite Places will be celebrating Blogiesta. We’ll be back in two weeks.
How strange to see such a huge rock like thing rising out of nowhere. There is so much to see everywhere.
The scenery in your photos is stunning!
We were just there in August and it was truly a weird site up close. And it sure was empty country all around it!
I can totally understand why the Indians revered this spot…awe inspiring!!
I’ve never been there–I love traveling with you.
Very cool! I have never been there, and really have only seen it (and remember it from) Close Encounters.
Very cool. I love when you take me west. I’ve spent so little time there.