Traveling west, we made a stop in Sundance, Wyoming, staying at Mountain View RV Park for two nights. This was our first stop in the Black Hills. We spent most of a day leisurely touring the nearby Devil's Tower National Monument. This unique and striking geologic formation rises vertically 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River.
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| First stop was the Visitor Center |
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| Indian legend tells of a giant bear that scored the sides of the "Tower" with its claws. |
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| The 1.3 mile Tower Trail around the base of the monolith gave us an up close and personal view of the "Tower" . |
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| The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog town was fun to watch and an added bonus. |
Warren Peak Lookout Tower
After visiting Devil's Tower we circled back toward Sundance, making a stop in the Black Hills National Forest at the Warren Peak Fire Lookout (el. 6650). This is one of five active lookout towers in the Black Hills area.
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| From the top we could see a total of four states (WY, MT, CO, SD) as well as the flat top of Devil's Tower. |
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| We climbed the 83 steps to the top. |
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| We enjoyed a nice chat with the attendant while we took in the fantastic view. |
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