• Devils Tower was featured in the 1977 movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind, which turns the tower into an alien landing site.
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  • Geologists determined that Devils Tower in Wyoming was formed not by the prayers of scared little girls, but as the result of an ancient volcano.
  • Be captivated by the mystique and natural beauty of Devils Tower National Monument, a true geological marvel that will leave you in awe.
  • You can stop at the visitor’s center to learn about one of the ranger-led programs, night sky viewing, hiking and even climbing to the top of Devils Tower.
  • Geologists Carpenter and Russell studied Devils Tower in the late 1800s and came to the conclusion that the Tower was indeed formed by an igneous intrusion.
  • Devils Tower is eye-catching from afar and it looks relatively tall. But when you stand at its base, the looming and leaning Tower looks enormous.
  • Hiking Devils Tower is the perfect way to experience this special place found on many travellers’ bucket lists.
  • Devils Tower National Monument, the first U.S. national monument, established in 1906 in northeastern Wyoming, near the Belle Fourche River.
  • A minimum of two weeks advanced notice is required to book a Devils Tower trip. The trip from Jackson Hole to the Tower usually takes between eight and ten hours.