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06/24/2023

Devils Tower, also known as Bear Lodge Butte, is a unique geological formation located in northeastern Wyoming, USA. It is a massive igneous rock rising 867 feet above the surrounding terrain, and it is considered a sacred site by several Native American tribes, including the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho.

According to their beliefs, the Tower was created by supernatural forces or spiritual beings, and it has been a place of ceremony and pilgrimage for generations. Native Americans have conducted vision quests, Sun Dances, and other rituals at Devils Tower for centuries, seeking guidance, healing, and connection to the spirit world.

Today, Devils Tower is recognized as a national monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its cultural and historical significance remains an essential aspect of its identity. As visitors, we can appreciate the natural beauty of the Tower while also honoring the sacred traditions and stories of the indigenous peoples who consider it a part of their spiritual heritage.

Visit this link to learn more: https://www.nps.gov/deto/learn/historyculture/sacredsite.htm.

06/24/2023

I can distinctly remember the first time I ever saw an opossum. I just about jumped out of my skin, and you probably don't need me to explain why. These rat-looking creatures are, well, super creepy. And because of their less-than-beautiful appearance, they've gotten a pretty bad rap. However, seein...

06/23/2023

Smoky was a 4 lb, 7 inch tall, Yorkshire Terrier who served in World War II. In 1944 Smoky was found in a foxhole in the jungles of New Guinea by an American soldier who brought her back to camp and sold her to Corporal William A. Wynne for $6.44. For the next 2 years Smoky lived a soldiers life. Because she was not an official military dog, she did not get dog food or medical care. She shared Wynne’s meals and slept beside him in his tent.
The little dog even flew 12 air/sea rescue and photo reconnaissance missions, secured in the soldiers backpack. She survived 150 air raids and saved Wynne by warning him of incoming shells. Like many Yorkies, Smoky also loved to learn tricks and preform. She did so with the Special Services – entertaining soldiers in hospitals. After the war Smoky was flown back to the US hidden in a oxygen mask carrying case.
For the next 10 years she made television and public appearances in Veterans hospitals until her death in 1957. Smoky is considered the first Therapy Dog.