Geology
  First 50 Years
  First Climb
  Women Climb!
  How Do They..?
  A Sacred Place
  First Stories
  The Resources
  Bird List
  Wildflower List
  Wildlife List
  Prairie Dogs

• Devils Tower — A Really Big Rock?
  Explore Devils Tower's evolution as an igneous intrusion. Be sure to watch the slide show.
  
  
• The First 50 Years
  In 1956, Devils Tower National Monument celebrated its 50th birthday. A Park Service historian used that occasion to record a history of Devils Tower. A big event occured in 1941 when a parachutist landed safely on top of the Tower. Getting off the Tower was the problem. (The document is rather long - CLICK for a text only -- printer friendly -- version.)
  
  
• Climbing Lore
  Learn about the first technical climb of Devils Tower. Also, read an account of the first all-woman technical ascent of the Tower. And, how do they get up there anyhow?
  
  
• Devils Tower — Sacred to Plains Tribes
  A review of the ethnographic literature demonstrates that Devils Tower was a sacred area for several Plains Tribes, and that it is considered an important landmark in tribal narratives.
  
  
• First Stories — In Their Own Words
  In the 1930's, the importance of Devils Tower to many Plains Indians was recorded in first person narratives.
  
  
• Managing the Resources
  Find out which plants and animals call Devils Tower home and what we are doing to preserve and protect this area.