(2019 Grand Teton Ep 10)
In northeastern Wyoming, an 867-foot stone formation rises up against the sky. Originally called Bear Lodge in a Kiowan Indian tribe legend, the formation became known as Devils Tower after an incorrect translation in 1875. The name stuck and Devils Tower was sensationalized by Hollywood in the 1977 movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
We camped close to the base of Devils Tower and after lunch, set out to encounter the tower via a 1.3 mile trail around the base.
We saw the tower from every angle except the top. That is reserved for hearty climbers who brave their way up (and back down). Every year around 5000 climbers from all over the world climb one of over 220 routes to the top. We were quite content to enjoy Devils Tower from below.
Soon we would be enjoying views of much taller mountains above a broad Wyoming river valley in Grand Teton National Park.
Take the LONG Road... 