We stayed in Rapid City in South Dakota, but took a day to drive and see Devils Tower! Next to Bear County, this was my second favorite part of our vacation! We walked around the base of the tower, not a flat surface!! There is a paved/black topped trail, and it's slightly hilly all the way around the tower. There... More

We visited Devil's Tower while driving between Rapid City and Thermopolis. It is well worth visiting. Some great views as you approach, and then a convenient parking lot next to the visitors centre. There is a fairly gentle trail which circles the base of the monument which we took, passing through forest and boulder terrain. Watching the climbers is entertaining,... More

Very cool place to see this natural attraction. If you are in the area, definitely go! More

For those of us who watched Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of The Third Kind" you will know what this place looks like. Richard Dreyfus built a model of it in his dinning room from the dirt from his garden in Indiana. Seriously, this natural wonder is amazing! Regional Native Americans tell various stories about the butte. The best of all... More

Simple park with perimeter hiking trail Easy drive from Custer, SD and Rushmore. A must see while in West SD and East WY A one time destination yet unforgettable More

Stopped here on the way to Yellowstone. This huge geological formation in the middle of nowhere...it's pretty amazing. Don't go if you're not interested in that kind of stuff. The football field full of prairie dogs and their babies (in June) was wonderful. We hiked around and even had a deer come within 10 feet of us. Definitely a must... More

lots of neat shops and a beautiful view of the Black hills great food and time with a family. Take the time to stop and understand what happened here for Wyoming and the history More

It is worth the drive to see the monument just appearing out of the ground. It is so peaceful. I understand why the Native Americans say this is a sacred place. The hike around the monument is very easy. It took us awhile as we took pictures every 2 steps. There is no way you can appreciate this monument from... More

We drove here as a side trip in Wyoming and it was well worth it. The weather was warm and sunny that day, and the tower was visible from many miles away. It is a natural phenomenon, the remainder of an inactive volcano, and juts up high out of the ground on its mountain base. The native Indians viewed it... More