A great view of three of the four Missouri Buttes on the left and Devils Tower on the right as we approach them from the southeast on US 14. The geology of the Missouri Buttes is similar to that of Devils Tower. They are taller but less steep and less famous than Devils Tower.

The surrounding area to the south of Devils Tower, much of this land is given over to cattle ranching.

As we drove to Devils Tower on US 24, we saw lots of cattle in large grassy areas separated by stands of pine trees. The views brought to mind watching the TV show Bonanza as a child. I half expected to see Hoss Cartwright to come riding by at any time.

The hills around Devils Tower as seen from the Prairie Dog village around sunset.