https://www.nps.gov/deto News releases from Devils Tower National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/news-20240923.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:40:00 EST On September 22, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m. Devils Tower Law Enforcement was informed of a rock climber who sustained a fall. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/news-20240923.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-in-june-2024.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 EST The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower). The 1995 Devils Tower National Monument Climbing Management Plan established a voluntary closure for all climbing routes on the Tower out of respect for the cultural activities of Native Americans. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-in-june-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-announces-addition-to-leadership-team.htm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:51:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument is pleased to announce an addition to the Leadership Team with the selection of John Hinrichs as the new Facility Manager. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-announces-addition-to-leadership-team.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrate-bats-at-the-devils-tower-bat-festival.htm Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:28:00 EST DEVILS TOWER, WY – On Saturday, July 22nd, the National Park Service and Devils Tower Natural History Association will host the Annual Bat Festival in the Picnic area of the Monument from 12 to 10 pm. This festival will include presentations and fun educational activities all about the amazing nighttime resident of Devils Tower/Bear Lodge – The Bat! https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrate-bats-at-the-devils-tower-bat-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-in-june.htm Wed, 31 May 2023 12:41:00 EST Every June, there is a voluntary climbing closure out of respect for Native American cultural activities. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-in-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-staff-attended-a-training-for-high-angle-rope-rescue.htm Mon, 22 May 2023 05:43:00 EST Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by “Rigging for Rescue” out of Ouray, CO. The 1-week seminar included detailed instruction on high-angle rescue systems and how to use technical equipment for practical use.  https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-staff-attended-a-training-for-high-angle-rope-rescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/temporary-closure-to-protect-nesting-falcons-and-climbers.htm Mon, 15 May 2023 07:27:00 EST Rock climbing routes on the East and Northeast Faces of Devils Tower summit will be temporarily closed effective immediately to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/temporary-closure-to-protect-nesting-falcons-and-climbers.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-staff-attended-a-2-week-training-for-high-angle-rope-rescue.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:06:00 EST Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a high-angle rope rescue course. This course was instructed within the monument by “Rigging for Rescue” out of Ouray, CO. The 2-week seminar included detailed instruction on high-angle rescue systems and how to use technical equipment for practical use. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-staff-attended-a-2-week-training-for-high-angle-rope-rescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-chief-ranger-recognized-for-20-years-of-emt-service.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:20:00 EST Chief Ranger Matt Roland was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. This distinction is an honor held by few EMS professionals.  https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-chief-ranger-recognized-for-20-years-of-emt-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/doug-crossen-selected-as-superintendent.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:52:00 EST Doug Crossen selected as superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/doug-crossen-selected-as-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2022-bat-festival.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:28:00 EST September 24th is National Public Lands Day and to celebrate the National Park Service and Devils Tower Natural History Association are hosting their annual Bat Festival. Because of National Public Lands Day entrance fees will be waived. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2022-bat-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2022-falcon-climbing-closure.htm Sat, 28 May 2022 05:44:00 EST Rock climbing routes on the East and Northeast Faces of Devils Tower summit will be temporarily closed effective immediately to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2022-falcon-climbing-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/news.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:53:00 EST Beginning on April 1st, 2022 Devils Tower National Monument will move move to a cashless fee collection system. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/news.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-sees-record-breaking-visitation-in-2021.htm Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:37:00 EST Devils Tower saw record-breaking visitation numbers in 2021. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-sees-record-breaking-visitation-in-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/sue-skrove-retires.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:29:00 EST After 34 years of federal service, we congratulate Sue Skrove on her upcoming retirement. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/sue-skrove-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/curlinda-mitchell-blacksheep-ed-d-selected-as-supervisory-park-ranger-for-interpretation-education.htm Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:46:00 EST DEVILS TOWER, WY — Superintendent Amnesty Kochanowski announced the selection of Curlinda Mitchell Blacksheep, Ed.D. as the new supervisory park ranger for interpretation and education at Devils Tower National Monument. She will lead visitor services such as managing the visitor center, providing ranger programs, facilitating outreach to the public, and ensuring the history and purpose of Devils Tower and National Park Service (NPS) is shared widely. In years to come, Blacksheep will reinvigorate the educational program. Her duties also include liaison to the Devils Tower Natural History Association. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/curlinda-mitchell-blacksheep-ed-d-selected-as-supervisory-park-ranger-for-interpretation-education.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-bat-festival-2021.htm Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:09:00 EST Devils Tower, WY – In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 25, the National Park Service (NPS) and Devils Tower Natural History Association will host a bat festival. The festival will include educational activities about these rarely seen nighttime animals. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-bat-festival-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-08-18-successful-peregrine-falcon-nesting-season.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:42:00 EST The thirty-one climbing routes on the east face of the Tower at Devils Tower National Monument are now open to climbing after three Peregrine Falcon chicks successfully fledged from their nest. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-08-18-successful-peregrine-falcon-nesting-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-8-06-devils-tower-completes-accessibility-project.htm Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:33:00 EST Major improvements to the accessibility of trails, exhibits, parking, and restrooms were completed in July at Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-8-06-devils-tower-completes-accessibility-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-06-18-economic-benefit-from-deto.htm Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:19:00 EST A National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 424 thousand visitors to Devils Tower National Monument in 2020 spent $27.9 million in communities near the park. These expenditures supported a total of 385 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $35.7 million. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-06-18-economic-benefit-from-deto.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-06-15.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:21:00 EST Superintendent Amnesty Kochanowski announced the selection of a new leadership team member at Devils Tower National Monument, Chief Ranger Matt Roland. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-06-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-06-16.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:03:00 EST Wildlife researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats at Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2021-06-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/temporary-rock-climbing-closure-to-protect-nesting-falcons.htm Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:13:00 EST Temporary rock climbing closures are currently in effect to protect nesting sites for falcons. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/temporary-rock-climbing-closure-to-protect-nesting-falcons.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/Devils-tower-seeks-input-on-employee-housing-project.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:08:00 EST Devils Tower will hold public meetings to seek input on proposed employee housing project. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/Devils-tower-seeks-input-on-employee-housing-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2020_december-record-visitation.htm Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:51:00 EST Visitation continues to shatter records this fall and early winter. Travelers are encouraged to prepare for limited winter services. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2020_december-record-visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/10-3-2020-september-visitation.htm Sat, 03 Oct 2020 12:17:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument hosted 27,550 vehicles or approximately 74,135 recreation visits in September 2020. This is an 18% increase from September 2019, making it the busiest September in Devils Tower history. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/10-3-2020-september-visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/09-15-2020-work-resumes.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:14:00 EST Work resumes on construction project at Devils Tower to improve accessibility. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/09-15-2020-work-resumes.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2020-nesting-success.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:59:00 EST Park staff have observed that three peregrine falcon chicks have fledged from their nest on Devils Tower. The confirmation of chicks leaving the nest means that all rock climbing routes have reopened on the Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2020-nesting-success.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/upcoming-construction-impacts-at-devils-tower.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:17:00 EST Paving and concrete work will impact visitation June 29 - July 3. Vehicles will be limited to the first mile of park road. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/upcoming-construction-impacts-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2020-climbing-closures.htm Thu, 21 May 2020 06:53:00 EST The park's annual closure of select climbing routes to protect nesting sites for peregrine and prairie falcons has begun. The park's annual voluntary June climbing closure will begin June 1. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2020-climbing-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/phased-reopening-of-devils-tower-to-begin-on-friday-may-22-2020.htm Mon, 18 May 2020 12:39:00 EST Phased Reopening of Devils Tower to Begin May 22 allowing access to park roads, trails, climbing, and picnic area. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/phased-reopening-of-devils-tower-to-begin-on-friday-may-22-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/keay-cash-hired.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:47:00 EST Devils Tower has a new Facility manager and Integrated Resources Program manager! https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/keay-cash-hired.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-is-closed-until-further-notice.htm Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:38:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is working with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, Devils Tower is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-is-closed-until-further-notice.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/accessibility-improvement-project-begins.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:18:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument is one of several national park units chosen by the National Park Service (NPS) to undergo comprehensive accessibility improvements through the landmark, Targeted Accessibility Improvement Program. The program originated under the NPS All In! 5-year accessibility initiative to ensure that all visitors are afforded access to our nation’s significant sites and the stories within. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/accessibility-improvement-project-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/cc-planning.htm Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:20:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) recently published a report on advances in the use of scenario planning as a tool to evaluate the vulnerability of park features and develop potential management actions in light of climate change. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/cc-planning.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/winter-ops-2020.htm Tue, 12 Nov 2019 03:37:00 EST The monument will be scaling back some services this winter as the visitor center will close for several months. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/winter-ops-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/nick-myers-hired.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2019 04:31:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument has a new Chief of Interpretation! https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/nick-myers-hired.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/no-falcons-2019.htm Wed, 26 Jun 2019 05:42:00 EST After a cold and wet spring, park biologists have determined that the peregrine falcons failed to establish a successful nest on the Tower this year. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/no-falcons-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/settlers-picnic-2019.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:27:00 EST Devils Tower Natural History Association hosts the Old Settlers' Picnic at the monument, a tradition dating back to the 1890s. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/settlers-picnic-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2019-special-presenters.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2019 05:05:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument and the Devils Tower Natural History Association present a variety of special guest presentation throughout the summer. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2019-special-presenters.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-2019.htm Thu, 30 May 2019 09:11:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument asks visitors to refrain from traveling inside of the paved Tower Trail loop. This is a voluntary closure occurring every June, and is in place to respect the cultural significance the site has for indigenous people. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/economic-report-2019.htm Thu, 23 May 2019 10:24:00 EST In 2018, Devils Tower National Monument supported local business by attracting over 450,000 visitors to the area. These visitors spent an estimated $38.2 million dollars outside of the park. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/economic-report-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/npw-2019.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:31:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument is celebrating National Park Week 2019 with ranger programs, a guest speaker presentation, and fun for the whole family all week long. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/npw-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2019-falcon-closure.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2019 01:00:00 EST The park has begun its annual closure of select climbing routes to protect a nesting site for peregrine falcons. This closure also protects climbers from defensive bird behavior. The closure is in effect from April 1 until the chicks leave the nest (early August). https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2019-falcon-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/pest-management-announcement.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:58:00 EST The Integrated Pest Management Plan for Devils Tower National Monument qualifies for a categorical exclusion and no longer requires an environmental assessment. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/pest-management-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/kochanowski-superintendent.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:33:00 EST Amnesty Kochanowski has served as interim superintendent of Devils Tower since July 2018, and will be starting the position permanently on March 17, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/kochanowski-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/ea-aip-2018.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:06:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument is seeking comments on our proposed Accessibility Improvement Project. This project is designed to improve the visitor experience at the park, especially during the congested summer months. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/ea-aip-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-hosts-ethnobotany-series.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:19:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument kicks off a fall ethnobotany guest series with representatives from the Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and the Sicangu Lakota Tribe. Ethnobotany, the study of the relationships between people, the lifeforms surrounding them, and the environment in which they live in the past or present https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-hosts-ethnobotany-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-reopen-at-devils-tower.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:43:00 EST All climbing routes at Devils Tower National Monument have been reopened after Peregrine Falcon chicks successfully fledged from their nests on the Tower. Forty-seven climbing routes on the northeast face of the Tower had been closed. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-reopen-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrating-125-years-of-the-first-recorded-ascent-to-the-summit-of-devils-tower.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2018 07:39:00 EST July 4 marks 125 years since the first ascent to the summit of Devils Tower. Join us to commemorate this milestone in Devils Tower’s history. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrating-125-years-of-the-first-recorded-ascent-to-the-summit-of-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/the-old-settlers-picnic-celebrates-history.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:37:00 EST Devils Tower area residents celebrate history with music and picnics at the Old Settlers’ Picnic on Sunday June 24. Festivities will begin at 12:30 pm in the picnic area at Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/the-old-settlers-picnic-celebrates-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/annual-voluntary-climbing-closure-at-devils-tower.htm Thu, 17 May 2018 11:18:00 EST An annual voluntary closure for climbing at Devils Tower will be in effect through the month of June. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/annual-voluntary-climbing-closure-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-climbing-closure-update.htm Mon, 07 May 2018 09:08:00 EST An updated climbing closure is in effect after peregrine falcons were observed in nesting behavior on the northeast face of the Tower. Falcon activity observed by a climber has led to an updated closure of 45 climbing routes between and including, Psychic Turbulence and Belle Fourche Buttress. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-climbing-closure-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tourism-to-devils-tower-adds-38-7-million-to-local-economy.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:38:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 499 thousand visitors to Devils Tower in 2017 spent $31.1 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 442 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $38.7 million. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tourism-to-devils-tower-adds-38-7-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-improve-visitor-experience.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:52:00 EST The National Park Service announced today Devils Tower National Monument will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. Effective January 1, 2019 the entrance fees to the park will be $25 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-improve-visitor-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/trail-dedication-the-first-kids-in-parks-track-trail-in-the-wyoming-black-hills.htm Sat, 14 Apr 2018 08:51:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument and the Devils Tower Natural History Association has partnered with Kids In Parks to create the first TRACK trail in the Wyoming Black Hills, the Red Beds Trail. The dedication for the TRACK Trail and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Saturday, April 28 at 12 noon at the trailhead in front of the visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/trail-dedication-the-first-kids-in-parks-track-trail-in-the-wyoming-black-hills.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-climbing-routes-closure-update.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:40:00 EST An updated climbing closure is in effect after Peregrine Falcons were observed in nesting behavior on the Southeast face of the Tower. Aggressive falcon activity, such as dive-bombing climbers on Meadows-to-Summit, the route most climbers take to reach the summit was reported to Rangers. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-climbing-routes-closure-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-under-the-stars-at-devils-tower-april-21-29.htm Fri, 06 Apr 2018 05:44:00 EST Kick off National Park Week with free entrance to Devils Tower! National park sites that normally charge an entrance fee will offer free entrance on Saturday April 21. “Enjoy a beautiful drive through the rolling Black Hills of Northeast Wyoming! ”said Nancy Stimson, Chief of Interpretation and Education. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-under-the-stars-at-devils-tower-april-21-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporarily-closed-to-protect-falcons-and-climbers.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:24:00 EST Climbing routes on the west face and southwest shoulder of Devils Tower have been temporarily closed to protect nesting peregrine and prairie falcons. The closure is implemented to provide the falcons with an undisturbed nesting location during this critical courtship and nest-selection period, and is an annual occurrence at Devils Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporarily-closed-to-protect-falcons-and-climbers.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrating-treasures-in-the-night-sky-at-devils-tower.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:21:00 EST To celebrate and share the beauty of our dark night skies, Devils Tower National Monument will host a series of star parties February through April. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrating-treasures-in-the-night-sky-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:06:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and join over 400 national park units across the country with free entry into the monument on Monday, January 15, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/new-fee-rates-at-devils-tower.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:54:00 EST Entrance fees at Devils Tower National Monument will increase beginning January 2, 2018. The increase will align Devils Tower with the designated fee group for all national monuments, Fee Model Group #2. In May, 2017, the National Park Service received direction that all parks not aligned with their designated fee group must begin the process to achieve compliance by 2018. Public meetings were held during August, 2017 in Hulett and Sundance, Wyoming. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/new-fee-rates-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day.htm Sat, 04 Nov 2017 06:41:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will join national park units across the country to honor our country’s veterans with free entry into the monument on November 11 -12. Americans are invited to enjoy this great land they’ve protected. In recognition of current and former servicemen and servicewomen, Devils Tower NM and all national parks will wave entrance fees throughout Veteran’s Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-plans-prescribed-fire.htm Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:47:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will implement a prescribed burn this fall as conditions permit. Fire management officials from the Northern Great Plains Fire Office and Devils Tower National Monument plan to burn 171 acres in the North Terrace Unit during the next few weeks. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-plans-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/a-new-annual-senior-pass-will-be-available-at-devils-tower.htm Thu, 24 Aug 2017 06:47:00 EST A new Annual Senior Pass will be offered to any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is 62 years of age or older. Beginning Monday, August 28, 2017 the new Annual Senior Pass will be available for $20 and the Lifetime Senior Pass will be available for $80. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/a-new-annual-senior-pass-will-be-available-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-reopen-after-falcons-fly-at-devils-tower.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2017 09:15:00 EST Climbing routes temporarily closed to protect nesting falcons have been reopened after peregrine falcon chicks successfully fledged from their nests on the Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-reopen-after-falcons-fly-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/june-climbing-numbers-decrease-for-2017.htm Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:27:00 EST The 2017 voluntary June climbing closure for Devils Tower National Monument was successful in reducing numbers of climbers. There were 269 climbers for the month of June. This is a significant reduction from June, 2016 when 373 climbers ascended the Tower during the voluntary closure period. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/june-climbing-numbers-decrease-for-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/fee-increase-2018.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:38:00 EST The National Park Service is proposing an increase to the entrance fees of Devils Tower National Monument, starting in 2018. Public comment period will be open through August 31, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/fee-increase-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/the-national-park-service-proposes-entrance-fee-increase-at-devils-tower.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:47:00 EST The National Park Service proposes increasing the entrance fee to Devils Tower National Monument. In January, 2017, after civic engagement and receiving public support, Devils Tower National Monument raised entrance fees to the Fee Model Group #1 level of the National Park Service (NPS) fee pricing model. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/the-national-park-service-proposes-entrance-fee-increase-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climber-fatality-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:07:00 EST On Friday, June 2, at approximately 2 pm, Devils Tower National Monument staff were alerted that a rock climber had been injured in a fall. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climber-fatality-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/history-celebrated-at-the-old-settlers-picnic.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:01:00 EST Devils Tower area residents celebrate history with music and picnics at the Old Settlers’ Picnic on Sunday June 25. Festivities will begin at 12:30 pm in the picnic area at Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/history-celebrated-at-the-old-settlers-picnic.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-closure-update-at-devils-tower.htm Sat, 27 May 2017 11:55:00 EST An updated climbing closure is in effect after peregrine falcons were observed in nesting behavior on the southeast face of the Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-closure-update-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2017-summer-concert-series-at-devils-tower.htm Mon, 22 May 2017 11:50:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument and the Devils Tower Natural History Association present a spectacular family fun summer! https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2017-summer-concert-series-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-at-devils-tower.htm Fri, 12 May 2017 11:41:00 EST A voluntary closure for climbing at Devils Tower will be in effect through the month of June. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporarily-close-to-protect-nesting-falcons.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 07:36:00 EST Climbing routes on the northeast face of Devils Tower have been temporarily closed to protect nesting peregrine and prairie falcons. The closure is implemented to provide the falcons with an undisturbed nesting location during this critical courtship and nest-selection period, and is an annual occurrence at Devils Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporarily-close-to-protect-nesting-falcons.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/the-night-sky-celebrated-at-devils-tower-half-the-park-is-after-dark.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:22:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument contains some of the purest night skies in the Black Hills. To celebrate and share the beauty of night skies, a series of star presentations are scheduled in January and February. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/the-night-sky-celebrated-at-devils-tower-half-the-park-is-after-dark.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/mlk-2017-fee-free.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 08:24:00 EST National park sites across the country, including Devils Tower National Monument, will waive entrance fees on Monday, January 16, in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/mlk-2017-fee-free.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2017-fee-increase.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:04:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument is implementing a fee increase for the first time since 2008. Fees help fund park projects and visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2017-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2016starparties.htm Sat, 24 Sep 2016 08:39:00 EST Half the park is after dark! Join a ranger at Devils Tower National Monument to explore the night life of America's first national monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2016starparties.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/110th-anniversary.htm Fri, 16 Sep 2016 04:42:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument celebrates its 110th anniversary on the 23rd annual National Public Lands Day - September 24, 2016! https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/110th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-open-2016.htm Sat, 30 Jul 2016 04:50:00 EST All climbing routes have been reopened after nesting peregrine falcon chicks have fledged. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-open-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tower-trail-closure-2016.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:37:00 EST The park will enact several temporary, partial closures of the Tower Trail to conduct maintenance over the next several weeks. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tower-trail-closure-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/adopt-a-crag.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2016 05:48:00 EST Join a volunteer effort to help clean up and restore trails around the base of Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/adopt-a-crag.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/fee-increase.htm Wed, 06 Jul 2016 04:50:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument is proposing an increase to their entrance and camping fees, the first time since 2008. Fees collected by the park are used to improve visitor services and facilities. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/oldsettlerspicnic.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2016 08:37:00 EST Come experience the annual tradition of the Old Settlers' Picnic at Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/oldsettlerspicnic.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/centennialsummer.htm Tue, 31 May 2016 07:17:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument and Devils Tower Natural History Association present a series of special summer programs. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/centennialsummer.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2016juneclosure.htm Mon, 23 May 2016 11:59:00 EST In deference to American Indian tribes, Devils Tower National Monument implements a voluntary closure to all climbing activities every June. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/2016juneclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/prescribed-burn-planned-for-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2016 06:07:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument hopes to take advantage of recent precipitation to conduct a small prescribed burn sometime during the next two weeks. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/prescribed-burn-planned-for-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/porcupine-bioblitz-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2016 05:26:00 EST In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service, Devils Tower National Monument will host a Porcupine BioBlitz on Saturday, April 30 at the park Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/porcupine-bioblitz-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/join-devils-tower-national-monument-in-celebrating-national-park-week-april-16-24.htm Sat, 09 Apr 2016 04:39:00 EST Find Devils Tower National Monument during National Park Week. Celebrate with free admission and special events from April 16-24th. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/join-devils-tower-national-monument-in-celebrating-national-park-week-april-16-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-climbing-routes-temporarily-closed-to-protect-nesting-falcons.htm Tue, 15 Mar 2016 06:17:00 EST Climbing routes on the west face of Devils Tower will be temporarily closed to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-climbing-routes-temporarily-closed-to-protect-nesting-falcons.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-host-a-winter-bird-count.htm Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:23:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will host a Winter Bird Count on Friday, December 18, 2015 from 8 am to 4 pm. All levels of birding experience are welcome, and participants do not need to come for the entire day. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-host-a-winter-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/chronic-wasting-disease-detected-at-devils-tower.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:12:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) veterinarians recently confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a buck white-tailed deer at Devils Tower National Monument. CWD is endemic to free-ranging deer populations throughout much of eastern Wyoming, and although this is the first animal to test positive for CWD at Devils Tower, it is not the first case in Crook County. That case was detected only a few miles away, in 2008. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/chronic-wasting-disease-detected-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/star-parties-planned-at-devils-tower.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:42:00 EST As darkness falls on Devils Tower, a different kind of light illuminates the night sky. That light, which comes from objects out in space transforms the night from a place of darkness into a place of wonder. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/star-parties-planned-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-welcomes-4th-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:12:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument invites all 4th grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. Fourth grade students can go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national park sites. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-welcomes-4th-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-host-a-celebration-of-the-rich-culture-and-heritage-of-the-american-cowboy.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2015 06:50:00 EST - Come and celebrate the lifeways of rural America by creating the "campfire" which everyone can come and share in the appreciation of the culture and traditions unique to the Black Hills. The Cowboy Poetry Festival kicks off Sunday, September 6 at 1:00 pm with Robert Dennis, Paul Larsen and Don Hewlit. Each cowboy brings their own unique western experiences to life every time they take the stage and present cowboy culture. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-host-a-celebration-of-the-rich-culture-and-heritage-of-the-american-cowboy.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-celebrates-the-99th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:38:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument joins over 400 hundred other National Park Service sites in celebration of the 99th birthday of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-celebrates-the-99th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/bats-celebrated-at-devils-tower.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2015 06:12:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will host a Bat Festival August 29th, 1:00 – 10:30 p.m. in the Picnic Area. The festival will feature demonstrations on how to build bat boxes, information booths, crafts, and activities for kids. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/bats-celebrated-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/all-climbing-routes-and-summit-areas-are-reopened.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:17:00 EST All climbing routes and summit areas at Devils Tower National Monument are reopened after peregrine falcons successfully fledged from the southeast face of the Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/all-climbing-routes-and-summit-areas-are-reopened.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tularemia-detected-in-prairie-dogs-at-devils-tower.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:07:00 EST Several dead prairie dogs and other rodents recently found in Devils Tower National Monument have tested positive for tularemia. This year, tularemia has been widely reported in Wyoming and some neighboring states. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tularemia-detected-in-prairie-dogs-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-closure-update.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:19:00 EST An updated climbing closure is in effect after Peregrine Falcons were observed in nesting behavior on the Southeast face of the Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-closure-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tim-reid-named-superintendent.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:56:00 EST Tim Reid, a 27-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), has been named Superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tim-reid-named-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/pioneer-history-celebrated.htm Fri, 22 May 2015 11:28:00 EST Area residents will celebrate history at the Old Settlers’ Picnic on Sunday, June 7. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/pioneer-history-celebrated.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tourism-to-devils-tower-national-monument-creates-more-than-26-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:38:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows over 440,000 visitors to Devils Tower in 2014 spent $26,996,400 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 432 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $33,693,900 million. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/tourism-to-devils-tower-national-monument-creates-more-than-26-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/prescribed-burn-is-cancelled-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:53:00 EST A plan to burn 85 acres of Devils Tower National Monument is cancelled due to unacceptable weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/prescribed-burn-is-cancelled-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-managers-amend-list-of-temporarily-closed-climbing-routes.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:25:00 EST A previous closure of climbing routes on the West Face and Southwest shoulder is amended closing the Northeast Face of the Tower to climbing. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-managers-amend-list-of-temporarily-closed-climbing-routes.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-plans-to-burn-85-acres.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2015 07:37:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will implement a prescribed burn during the week of April 19. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-plans-to-burn-85-acres.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/find-your-park-movement.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2015 07:02:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument joins parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. Launched yesterday by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/find-your-park-movement.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporarily-closed-at-devils-tower.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:58:00 EST Park Managers will temporarily close several climbing routes on the west face and southwest shoulder of Devils Tower to protect nesting peregrine falcon and prairie falcon beginning March 15. Over one hundred and fifty climbing routes remain open. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporarily-closed-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/presidents-day-brings-free-entrance-to-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2015 09:51:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will offer free entrance Saturday, February 14 through Monday, February 16. President’s Day weekend is a perfect time to bring family and friends to Devils Tower to experience the grandeur of the magnificent Tower! All hiking trails are open and welcome your exploring. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/presidents-day-brings-free-entrance-to-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Sat, 10 Jan 2015 08:47:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will be joining over 400 national park units across the country in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with free entry into the park on Monday, January 19, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lands-day-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:34:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument invites everyone to join in the fun on Saturday, September 27th. In celebration of National Public Lands Day, entrance fees will be waived. National Public Lands Day, now in its 21st year, educates Americans about the environment, natural and cultural resources, and the need for shared stewardship of valued, irreplaceable lands. NPLD builds partnerships within the community based on mutual interests in the enhancement and restoration of America's public lands and improves public lands for outdoor recreation with volunteers assisting land managers in hands-on work. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lands-day-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-celebrates-98th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 10:28:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument joins over 400 hundred other National Park Service sites in celebration of the 97th birthday of the National Park Service. “In recognition of the National Park Service’s 98th birthday as "America’s best idea" 400 individual national park units are illuminating their priceless value by waiving entrance fees.” said Reed Robinson, superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-celebrates-98th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-host-cowboy-poetry-festival.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:59:00 EST Devils Tower to Host Cowboy Poetry Festival https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-host-cowboy-poetry-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-reopen-after-falcons-fly.htm Sat, 02 Aug 2014 10:23:00 EST All climbing routes and summit areas at Devils Tower National Monument are reopened after peregrine falcons successfully fledged from the west face of the Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-reopen-after-falcons-fly.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/old-settlers-picnic-celebrated-at-devils-tower.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:17:00 EST Music! Food! Games! Friends! Relatives! Residents throughout the area will celebrate history at the Old Settlers’ Picnic Sunday, June 29. The festivities will begin at 12:30 pm in the picnic area at Devils Tower National Monument. There will be free entrance into the monument for those attending the event. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/old-settlers-picnic-celebrated-at-devils-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-during-june.htm Fri, 23 May 2014 07:50:00 EST A voluntary climbing closure at Devils Tower is in effect through the month of June. Climbers are asked to refrain from climbing on the Tower during June out of respect for American Indians. June is a culturally significant month. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-closure-during-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/temporary-climbing-closure-updated.htm Thu, 15 May 2014 17:04:00 EST Superintendent Reed Robinson has updated a temporary closure of climbing routes on the west face and southwest shoulder of the Tower after monument staff observed prairie falcons with defensive nesting behavior near McCarthy West Face. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/temporary-climbing-closure-updated.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporarily-closed.htm Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:43:00 EST Superintendent Reed Robinson temporarily closed climbing routes on the west face and the northwest shoulder of Devils Tower to protect nesting prairie falcons. Over one hundred and fifty climbing routes remain open on the Tower. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporarily-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-creates-24-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 07:42:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 416,994 visitors to Devils Tower NM in 2012 spent $24,517,000 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 352 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-creates-24-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-adopts-new-black-tailed-prairie-dog-management-plan.htm Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:17:00 EST A new Prairie Dog Management Plan at Devils Tower National Monument is in effect after a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Prairie Dog Management Plan Environment Assessment (EA) was finalized. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-adopts-new-black-tailed-prairie-dog-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-receives-grant-from-national-park-foundation-to-support-alternative-transportation-solutions.htm Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:03:00 EST Devils Tower, WY – Devils Tower National Monument is one of five national parks across the country selected to participate in the 2014 Transportation Scholars program of the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-receives-grant-from-national-park-foundation-to-support-alternative-transportation-solutions.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/presidents-day-weekend-brings-free-entrance-to-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Sat, 01 Feb 2014 11:07:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will offer free entrance Saturday, February 15 through Monday, February 17. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/presidents-day-weekend-brings-free-entrance-to-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/free-entrance-to-devils-tower-national-monument-in-honor-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:56:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will be joining 401 national park units across the country in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with free entry into the park on Monday, January 20. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/free-entrance-to-devils-tower-national-monument-in-honor-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/sustainability-hero.htm Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:08:00 EST Rene Ohms, chief of resource management at Devils Tower National Monument, is the recipient of the 2013 Department of the Interior Environmental Achievement Award in the "Sustainability Hero" category. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/sustainability-hero.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-weekend.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:29:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument will be joining national park units across the country in celebrating Veterans Day with free entry into the monument. The fee free designation will apply to the entire Veteran’s Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 9 – 11. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-reopens-to-visitors-after-shutdown.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:31:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument Reopens to Visitors After Shutdown https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-reopens-to-visitors-after-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/government-shutdown-forces-closure-of-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2013 07:21:00 EST Government Shutdown Forces Closure of Devils Tower National Monument https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/government-shutdown-forces-closure-of-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:10:00 EST National Public Lands Day https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-host-western-cultural-festival-and-cowboy-poetry-festival.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:57:00 EST Devils Tower to Host Western Cultural Festival and Cowboy Poetry Festival https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-to-host-western-cultural-festival-and-cowboy-poetry-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/97th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2013 06:51:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument Celebrates 97th Birthday of the National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/97th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/public-comment-period-for-the-black-tailed-prairie-dog-management-plan.htm Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:37:00 EST Public Comment Period open for the Black-tailed Prairie Dog Management Plan / Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/public-comment-period-for-the-black-tailed-prairie-dog-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/the-north-face-of-devils-tower-temporarily-closed-for-nesting-falcons.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 13:41:00 EST The North face of Devils Tower, an area known for several popular climbing routes, has been temporarily closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/the-north-face-of-devils-tower-temporarily-closed-for-nesting-falcons.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-ban-at-devils-tower-in-june.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 13:31:00 EST A voluntary climbing closure on Devils Tower is in effect during the month of June. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/voluntary-climbing-ban-at-devils-tower-in-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-reopens-after-fire.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 12:11:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument reopens Friday morning following a brief closure after a prescribed burn escaped containment late Wednesday afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-reopens-after-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/wildland-fire-closes-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 11:50:00 EST A small spot fire, observed midday in the SW corner of the Monument, was pushed up a steep hill side by high winds and quickly torched woody plants out side of the burn area. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/wildland-fire-closes-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-conducts-prescribed-burn-to-prevent-wildland-fires.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 11:31:00 EST Fire management officials from the Northern Great Plains Fire Office and Devils Tower managers plan to burn 325 acres. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-conducts-prescribed-burn-to-prevent-wildland-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/spring-storm.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:35:00 EST Spring Snow Storm Temporarily Closes Devils Tower https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/spring-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-tourism-creates-14-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:22:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument Tourism Creates $14 Million in Economic Benefit https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-tourism-creates-14-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-offers-education-programs-for-k-12-classrooms.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:58:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument offers curriculum based interactive education programs for grades K –12. Education programs include the Devils Tower in Your Classroom programs, and ranger guided field trips at the monument. For classes who plan to visit Devils Tower this year, a park ranger can present a pre and post visit program in the classroom. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-national-monument-offers-education-programs-for-k-12-classrooms.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporary-closed-to-protect-prairie-falcons.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:18:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument has temporarily closed climbing routes along the northeast face of Devils Tower beginning April 26th in order to protect Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) possible nesting sites. This closure is an annual event established under the monument's 1995 Climbing Management Plan with authority from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. On the northeast face, routes between and including "Belle Fourche Buttress" and "Maid in the Shaid" (routes #68 to #93), as well as the "North Face" rappel route, will be closed. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/climbing-routes-temporary-closed-to-protect-prairie-falcons.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/fire-ban-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:46:00 EST Devils Tower National Monument Superintendent, Dorothy FireCloud has ordered a total fire ban within the boundaries of the monument, effective Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 12:00 p.m., until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/fire-ban-at-devils-tower-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/world-peace-sculpture.htm Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST New interpretive site and world peace sculpture unveiled at Devils Tower National Monument on September 6, 2008 at 1:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/world-peace-sculpture.htm https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-centennial-initiative.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Installation of sculpture project proposal eligible for matching funds. https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/news/devils-tower-centennial-initiative.htm