Did you know: Devils Tower was declared the first United States National Monument in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt.
We had a blast - 4 of us hiked all the way around the monument, and I think between us, there may have been over a gazillion photos taken!
When we went the fires in Wyoming and Montana were pretty bad, and the smoke made it difficult to see, as well as breathe.
But! We had a great time anyways
For you Joy
My Favorite
Black and white
and the same ( well almost the same) in Color.
That blue sky was much easier to see up close to the monument
But it smelled like a campfire
The sunset was pretty cool though with the smoke
And my attempt's at a Panorama or two
The next day we went golfing, and the smoke was getting so bad, a fire just to the north of us was up to 90,000 acres, and we were praying for rain. I don't get to watch too much TV, but I sure hope this wet weather has slowed and even put out some of the fires.
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Your photography is simply awesome.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby and I were there in 1995, and we hiked around the base, too. It was a beautiful and hot day, and we enjoyed the experience. The crystals that make up the mountain come from a volcanic eruption that bulged up, and cooled before being eroded by rain and wind. Makes it even more special. Thanks for reminding me, a very happy memory.
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...now this is a 'beaut' of a butte! Sadly, polluted air makes for some great sunsets! Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThis image will never be the same after watching Close Encounters. - Margy
ReplyDeleteAs a child this was my son's favorite spot.
ReplyDeleteWow - what amazing scenery. Such a shame about the smoke and fires.
ReplyDeleteI've been there and isn't it an awesome place? Kind of just jumps right out of the landscape? I'm a Nebraska girl but Wyoming holds many special memories! Met my first hubby not far from there! Hugs! Neta in NE
ReplyDeleteAhh...I grew up in Rapid City, about an hour and a half drive away. Been there many times and it's always a spectacular sight! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteBucket list for sure.
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You just awakened a vague memory of visiting this place the summer I turned six! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo sad about all of the fires this summer! So much destruction. Love the last photo! They are all beautiful though and very cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool place to visit. Wonderful photos.
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