American Indians' Reverence for Devils Tower

Devils Tower was the first National Monument in the US (1906) but has even more significance to American Indians. ⠀ Colored bundles of cloth are left by American Indians as prayer offerings at the base of the tower. Also, there is a movement to revert the name back to "Bear Lodge" as it is more an acceptable name and reflects the American Indian tribes reverence for and connect with the site. ⠀ Some facts about Devils Tower: ▪️from the base, it is more than 4 football fields tall (867 feet) ▪️it's not hollow ▪️the site is closed to climbers in June as American Indians ceremonies are often held during/around the summer solstice ⠀ ⁉️ Have you been to Devils Tower? ⠀ Follow our adventures👉 @exploringoutsidethe303