Devils Tower: Myth and Misconception

 Devils Tower rises so dramatically from the landscape that it demands an explanation. For years, I thought I knew the simple version: it was a "lava plug" from an ancient volcano. The truth, as I've learned, is even more incredible.

From the Plains to the Hills

 The miles roll by easily on the plains. After crossing from Colorado into Wyoming, the landscape opens up into a vast expanse that stretches to every horizon.