Devils Tower, Wyoming

Yes, Spielberg got here before we did! We are staying at a KOA campground at the entrance to the national monument, right Belle Fousche river. The tower is just to our west. The campground claims to be the movie set site for the RV portions of the film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. They show the movie every night after sundown. Yes I can’t make that, it’s too late for me.

Yesterday, July 4, 2006, marked the Centennial of this national monument. There are lots of things taking place, including a number of ascents of the tower. I watched two guys repelling down the tower. I’m not used to seeing 1000 ft repels! There was a BBQ last night with great food. The campground and centennial committee put on an hour long fireworks show last night. It was just next door, so the effects were great.

This is also gorgeous country. There are rolling hills and trees on most of the hills. We have come through the black hills, which caused the 1876 Indian wars. I can see why they liked them.