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Devils Tower National Monument
July Full Moon Walk

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Date: July 12, 2008
Contact: Janis Buckreus, 307-467-5283 x 225

Explore the night time secrets of DevilsTower under the glow of the full moon.  This night walk will take place on Thursday, July 17th at 9:00 p.m.  The time and date are different than that which was posted in our park newspaper, Columns, in order to accommodate other park programs.  This walk will provide an opportunity to explore DevilsTowerNational Monument after sunset to look at the formation and historical accounts of the Tower, local plants and animals, Native American stories, and other nightly wonders.  The walk will be limited to 35 people.  For reservations, call the DevilsTowerVisitorCenter at 307-467-5283 x 635.  Participants will meet at the Joyner Ridge Trail parking lot.  A flashlight, jacket and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.  No headlamps will be permitted.  The walk will last just over an hour and is NOT handicap accessible.  The program is free with the $10 monument entrance fee.

 

News Clips of George Hopkins stranded on Devils Tower  

Did You Know?
As a publicity stunt, George Hopkins parachuted onto Devils Tower on October 1, 1941. He was stranded for six days before he could be rescued.

Last Updated: July 12, 2008 at 11:37 EST