Devil's Tower Facts and Trivia

Devil's Tower in Wyoming, a unique geological formation, was designated as the first U.S. national monument by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906. It attracts 400,000 visitors annually, partly due to its cultural association with UFOs, highlighted by its appearance in Spielberg's 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'.

What makes Devil's Tower a subject of debate among geologists?

• Its height

• Its color

• Its unique formation

• Its location

Who designated Devil's Tower as the first national monument in the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

In what year was Devil's Tower designated as a national monument?

• 1908

• 1910

• 1898

• 1906

Approximately how many visitors does Devil's Tower attract each year?

• 400,000

• 200,000

• 600,000

• 100,000

Which film featured Devil's Tower as a landing site for an alien spaceship?

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind

• Independence Day

• War of the Worlds