The Story Behind This Giant Rock in the Middle of a Field

Thank you to Wren for supporting PBS. To learn more, go to www.wren.co/start/terra Devil’s Tower, also known as Mato Tipila or Bear’s lodge, was formed over 50 million years ago. Rising dramatically from the Wyoming plains, this spellbinding monolith is a pillar of Lakota Sioux mythology, and an enduring challenge to rock climbers worldwide. But through thousands of years of human fascination, one critical question remains unanswered: how did it get here? Untold Earth explores the seeming impossibilities behind our planet’s strangest, most unique natural wonders. From fragile, untouched ecosystems to familiar but unexplained occurrences in our own backyard, this series chases insight into natural phenomena through the voices that know them best. Untold Earth is produced in partnership with Atlas Obscura and Nature. ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: to.pbs.org/DonateTerra ***** Subscribe to PBS Terra so you never miss an episode! bit.ly/3mOfd77 And keep up with Untold Earth and PBS Terra on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/PBSDigitalStudios Twitter: twitter.com/pbsds Instagram: www.instagram.com/pbsds

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