ITW Tracks of the StoneBear ITW= Into The West. A Journey of crossing the continent

An Odyssey into the Abyss of Time and Life. Threw some gear in the car, took off again on another RT RoadTrip for 6 months, Trekked back roads to see what's out on the edge. Left B'ham/ Leeds, AL early Spring, returned late Sept. Plan was West to Arizona, then North through the Rockies to Glacier. Ride along on this ITW =Into The West RT to see the best back roads and scenic byways,12,000 miles in all. Just because you wander doesn't mean you're lost. Copyright MCMLXIII ALL Rights Reserved

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Devils Tower, Wyoming

ITW 125

Friday Aug 20, 2010

The Close Encounters film drew on the mystical power of this place. They got it right! It's still hard to explain this place. It is powerful to see this place. From 20 miles out your curiosity peaks and it draws you in until you're standing at the base... in awe of this magnificent phenomenon. The Cheyenne call it "Bear's Lair".

This is was and is still sacred ground to native american tribes -- Arapaho, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Crow, Lakota, and Shoshone-- and hold ceremonies here in June. The pioneers were afraid of the tower because of it's mystical aura. These pics can't begin to describe the feel you get being there... hiking around the monument.

also see the post "Devils Tower... climbers"

ITW 125

Friday Aug 20, 2010

The Close Encounters film drew on the mystical power of this place. They got it right!