Devils Tower, USA

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Wyoming, U.S., can boast a unique rock with scary name Devils Tower. It’s an outstanding landmark of world importance. The main distinguishing feature of the rock is its amazing correct form that seems even more incredible because of its impressive proportions. The cliff is 390 meters high. A long time it was considered a mystical and mysterious place.

Indians living in the nearby woods believed that a terrible deity, who can cause a storm, lives on top of a cliff. Modern scholars have found great explanation of this beautiful legend. The matter is that the rock is located in flat terrain, and during thunderstorms it’s very often stroked by lightning.

The rock was formed about 200 million years ago by volcanic activity. It’s a huge hardened lava pillar rising from earth. It has a very beautiful and symmetrical form. During the reign of Theodore Roosevelt, Devils Tower received the status of the oldest national monument of the United States. That’s a prominent landmark not only of state, but also of global importance. Like many years ago, locals of Lakota tribe still call the structure Bear House, in memory of one of the most beautiful ancient legends. In 2005, a question was raised about the official renaming of the sight, but the request of Indian tribes was rejected.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 33 km (

check the route on the map).

Fuel station: 'Dakota Gas Co' in 26 km

Supermarket: 'Decker's Food Pride' in 33 km

Apotheek: 'Hillside Pharmacy' in 33 km

Police station: 'Hulett Police Department' in 13 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Red Rock Cafe' in 13 km

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Best hotels near Devils Tower

Arbuckle Lodge Gillette

Located in 67 km from Devils Tower
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Rooms: 86

A flat-screen cable TV and a work desk are offered in all rooms at Arbuckle Lodge Gillette. A refrigerator and microwave are provided for … More: photo, rates and booking

Travelodge of Spearfish

Located in 68 km from Devils Tower
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Rooms: 35

Tea and coffee-making facilities, a microwave and a small refrigerator are included in every guest room at Travelodge of Spearfish. Ironing … More: photo, rates and booking

Mustang Motel

Located in 69 km from Devils Tower
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Rooms: 30

A satellite TV is provided in each air-conditioned room at Mustang Motel. For convenience, each guest room includes a microwave and a refrigerator. … More: photo, rates and booking

Clarion Inn Gillette

Located in 70 km from Devils Tower
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Rooms: 1

This Gillette, WY hotel is less than one mile from the Powder River Coal Company. Campbell County Memorial Hospital, the Gillette-Campbell County … More: photo, rates and booking

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