{"id":396,"date":"2018-06-28T18:25:28","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T00:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mackenziesontheroad.com\/?p=396"},"modified":"2018-06-28T18:25:28","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T00:25:28","slug":"summer-solstice-at-devils-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mackenziesontheroad.com\/index.php\/2018\/06\/28\/summer-solstice-at-devils-tower\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer solstice at Devils Tower"},"content":{"rendered":"

A beautiful dry blue sky day. We dried all of our soggy clothes, and even washed a few smelly ones, recharged the solar, ate breakfast and hiked up to the tower from our campground (Belle Fourche National Campground at the base of Devil’s Tower). We walked the perimeter trail around the tower and admired the rock climbers on the shear columns way above our heads (crazy dudes, and we rock climb!).<\/p>\n

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Back at camp a large group of Lakota (Sioux) had arrived during their annual Sacred Hoop Run. We were told that various members and children of the tribe cover 500 miles over 8 days via relays visiting traditionally sacred sites along the way to keep the younger tribe members engaged with their history. What a great addition to the campground for the night.<\/p>\n

After recovering from our 3 hour hike, we grilled chicken over the fire with a few neighbors at the campground under the looming Devils Tower, as the Lakota drummed a bit into the evening! Magical!<\/p>\n

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A beautiful dry blue sky day. We dried all of our soggy clothes, and even washed a few smelly ones, recharged the solar, ate breakfast and hiked up to the tower from our campground (Belle Fourche National Campground at the base of Devil’s Tower). We walked the perimeter trail around the tower and admired the … <\/p>\n

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