The story of Americas first national monument, Devils Tower. | Beyond Legends

Devils Tower National Monument Superintendent Amnesty Kochanowski stands in front of Devils Tower to address the ongoing accessibility improvement project. Behind her, construction occurs in the visitor center parking lot. | Devils Tower National Monument

There are many legends surrounding the creation of Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, but perhaps none are more harrowing than the story of a gigantic bears giving chase to young girls, who prayed to their creator to be saved, leading the ground beneath their feet to rise up. The bears tore up the side of this new rock tower with their claws, leaving the striations we see today. But, what do you think? Leave a comment and lets get this conversation started. ▶︎ Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram & Thr