Devil's Tower National Monument - Wyoming

 091925 - 092125 Belle Fourche River Campground

This was the view from the campground. We arrive at about 1700 and drove around the campground looking for an open space. After the first loop, I turned to follow a Ranger in a golf cart. Her name was Bobbie and she was helping a family find a spot and took me along with them. There was only 2 group sites left, so we got them. Bobbie made a big deal about the cost, $30, but I was just happy to get a space. As soon as we got set up, I knew I want to spend more than 1 night. Ranger Bobbie said we can move after 1200 the next day.  Even though the campground was full, there was plenty of space between sites, which is typical for Forest Service campgrounds. There was a lot of people out walking their dogs in the campground.  Dogs are not allowed on the monument trails.

 

LT Dan and I took a long walk the next morning, we mistakingly visited the Prairie Dog field, must had missed the sign. Then we packed up and move to another space. Bobbie talked me into going back to the gate and get a senior pass so I can get the space for 1/2 price. Bobbie pick a nice space for us and I made the move. 

Because dogs are not allowed on the trails or the welcome center, I left LT Dan in the van and rode my bike 2 miles up to the welcome center. Glad I didn't drive, because there was a big traffic jam getting to the welcome center.  I was able to see the museum and the gift shop. I hiked up the trail a ways, but I did't want to leave LT Dan alone for too long, so I rode back to the camp.  

We went for another walk as soon as I got back. We stopped and talked with other campers and their dogs
We walked for about 45 minutes just around the park. We were on our way back to the Van when LT Dan saw the snake! He ran ahead to the end of the lease and barked. A green rattlesnake coiled up and rattled in response. Glad I had a hold of the lease, I pulled him back. We found a ranger and stayed near the walkway to keep others from walking up on the snake.  Two young men came up from the other direction, I told them to mind the snake and they got real close, like they didn't know that a rattlesnake bite! Luckily the ranger returned with his snake grabber pole and stopped them from trying to get a selfie with Mr. snake.  

Well we had a great time visiting Devils Tower and I think I will probably return sometime in the future. Thanks for visiting my blog. Leave a comment below. 

👀📸 Devil's Tower National Monument 📸👀

P.S. I zoomed in on one of my photos and you can see climbers on their way up the tower! Cool.