NATIONAL PARKS America’s Backyard MORE THINGS TO DO ON WYOMING’S PUBLIC LANDS = ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTION DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT NEAR SUNDANCE & HULETT This monolithic butte towers over the surrounding prairielands; and due to its vertical cracks, it’s known as a world-class rock-climbing destination. Experience this scenic site for yourself by hiking one of the many trails, sleeping beneath the stars at Belle Fourche River Campground or stargazing on a guided night tour. FOSSIL BUTTE NATIONAL MONUMENT NEAR KEMMERER This geologic formation rises 1,000 feet above the Twin Creek Valley and is home to some of the world’s best-preserved fossils, including those of plants, insects, reptiles and early mammals — which can be seen in the visitor center. While you’re here, learn how paleontologists prepare fossils during daily demonstrations and bring a picnic to enjoy on the 1.5-mile Nature Trail. Find more fossil info on p. 17. DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT @andrew.m.cross @kevindooleyphotos DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT FOSSIL BUTTE NATIONAL MONUMENT @Jasperdo CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: INSTAGRAM/KEVINDOOLEYPHOTOS, FLICKR/JASPERDO, INSTAGRAM/ANDREW.M.CROSS. TRAVELWYOMING.COM 51
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