- Devils Tower National Monument - Devils Tower sits across the state line in northeast Wyoming. The Tower is a solitary, stump-shaped granite formation that looms 1,267 feet above the tree-lined Belle Fourche River Valley. Once hidden below the earth’s surface, erosion has stripped away the softer rock layers revealing the Tower.
The two-square-mile park surrounding the tower was proclaimed the nation’s first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. The park is covered with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands. While visiting the park you are bound to see deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife. The mountain’s markings are the basis for Native American legend. One legend has it that a giant bear clawed the grooves into the mountainside while chasing several young Indian maidens. Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. Devils Tower is also remembered as the movie location for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”
- Snacks
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
The tour package comprises: a delightful picnic lunch, admission charges, bottled water, and snacks.
In addition to divulging the histories of Devils Tower, Deadwood, and Spearfish Canyon, your guide will cast light upon the upheavals of the 1800’s Indian Wars, the Black Hills gold rush, and the settlement of the Dakota Territory.
1st Destination - Devils Tower National Monument established in 1906 as the first National Monument. The region surrounding Devils Tower has strong historical ties with many tribes from the Great Plains and Black Hills. Tribal narratives and historical recounts proclaim the Tower as a revered site - used for winter encampments, spiritual retreats and summer rituals.
2nd Destination - Spearfish Canyon…which predates the Grand Canyon and is considered one of the top scenic byways in the country. We take a pause at Bridal Veil Falls for taking pictures and at Roughlock Falls for a picnic lunch.
3rd Destination - Deadwood - Visiting Mt Moriah, #10 Saloon, Old Main Street among others.
The tour is designed such that you’ll get ample time to explore each spot. There are numerous opportunities for capturing beautiful moments and numerous restroom breaks spaced evenly throughout the day.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.