ural Wonders Tollgate and the Palisades ROCK FORMATIONS CASTLE ROCK Towering above downtown Green River, Castle Rock is one of the area’s most formidable geological landmarks. Over the years, it’s been called the Citadel, Indian Head Rock and Green River Butte. PILOT BUTTE THE PALISADES Dominating the surrounding landscape at 7,949 feet tall, Pilot Butte has been used as a navigational landmark since people first came to the region, and it’s still used as an orientation point today. Head to the summit for panoramic views. Left to Right: Adobe Stock/Dana; Adobe Stock/traveller70 Deeply ingrained in U.S. history, the Palisades have served many purposes. Native Americans used them as protection from the elements, while trappers and traders saw the rock formation as an important marker to guide their journeys through the area. KISSING ROCKS Suspended mere inches from actually “kissing” each other, Native Americans believed that the spirits of two doomed lovers from opposing tribes inhabited the rocks, only to spend eternity just out of each other’s reach. TOLLGATE ROCK Standing at 6,440 feet above sea level, Tollgate Rock is likely the tallest “toll station” in history. As the tales go, early Mormons created a road through a natural gate on the rock’s south side. They then charged travelers a toll for passage through the gate, hence its name. BOAR’S TUSK Boar’s Tusk holds great religious importance to the Native Americans of the region. The core of an ancient volcano, it rises out of the ground like a 400-foot-tall guardian to the Killpecker Sand Dunes. ENJOY MORE OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS Create an unforgettable trip with help from our planning resources, like a wild-horse-viewing guide or tips for year-round adventures in Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. EXPLORE WY.COM WY.COM 21 EXPLORE
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