The first time I visited the tower was in the 1950s. My Dad drove from Grand Rapids Minnesota with my mother and four kids all under the age of 12. My Dad who had always seemed very organized and docile seemed to change as a result of that trip. He developed a twitch in his eye and often you could hear him talking softly and carrying on a conversation when no one person was around him. My Dad was a WW2 combat veteran and later in life we thought it was his war experiences that brought on the change in his behavior. My brother and I knew it started because of the spirits he might have spoken with at the base of Devils Tower. My Mother insisted that the change occurred as a result of him being inside a 1953 Chevrolet with herself and four children under the age of twelve for a couple weeks during a trip to Devils Tower. Mom was always joking around like that.
Being a father of 5 kids myself....l would venture a guess that your dad's behavior change was brought on or hastened on by the long road trip from Minnesota to Wyoming with four kids!
@@b.abrackus6403 about 30 years later I had the good fortune of being chosen by my wife, of the time, and my son and daughter to drive them to Devils Tower in a 1986 Ford Ranger pickup truck. It’s important that I mention it was a club cab pickup, without air conditioning. It had a full front seat and the back “jump” seats were for the children. We drove day and night for miles through open prairie, bad lands, and the Black Hills. We drove from Southern Minnesota across South Dakota, into Northeastern Wyoming. Also, as a side note, like my Father I’m a Vietnam War combat veteran. I found upon my return, that like my father, I would often find myself discussing the events of that trip with what I believe to be the same spirits as the ones my father spoke to so many years before. I might also mention that the woman that accompanied us at the time, my wife, (God bless her) has long since left our marriage and now lives peacefully on a farm in Central Minnesota. My children are grown now and my daughter, now in her forties, has just returned from a trip to Devils Tower with her husband and two teenage sons. She spoke of wonderful days and nights, walking the trail around the base of the tower. And imagine my surprise, when just the other day, I heard her husband softly mumbling something about having been visited by the spirit of the bear and having to sacrifice a goat to the “stone columns” to cleanse himself from the heaviness that seems to prevail within the confines of his brand new Subaru.
Thanks Jeff and Sarah for another very interesting video. The story of the jumper who landed on top of Devil's Tower is hilarious. As Bugs Bunny used to say, "What a maroon."
Wow ! I wonder how many times it’s been sold 😂. All kidding aside you two always bring us great entertainment. I’d never heard of a stunt like that but leave it to the “history hunters” to toss in all the details. Makes for quality TV viewing. Thank you ❤️
We apread my Mom's ashes at Devils Tower when she passed. She loved The tower since seeing Close Encounters. I've been back several times, almost always warranting a trip to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Deadwood. I've loved the vlog of your vacation. Thank You Jeff and Sarah!!!
My husband, young son and I camped at the base of Devils Tower in the summer of '85......the stars at night was an extra bonus. Love your show, you two keep it up!!!😊
Devil's Tower is one of my favorite national monuments. Oh....and we've all had ideas that we didn't quite think through so go easy on the poor guy. Jeff and Sarah thank you as always for taking us on the adventure.
I was there a few years ago and you mentioned a lot of information I didn't know. I follow you and Sara as much as I can. I very much enjoy your travels and also enjoyed learning what I could about your past life and the loss of your beloved wife. I know this is late but I pass my condolences to you. Keep traveling stay safe and well.. Best to you both..
Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another great video. I have had several friends over the years talk about Devil's Tower. I do remember when the guy died, because one of the gentlemen they interviewed in Detroit area actually was part of the rescue group for for that gentleman. Apparently he was either dropping food or helping the climber when he got down. Anyway thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much, Denise. We really appreciate your appreciation for our work. Lol I’m curious if you watch our videos on your smart phone or if you watch it on TV or your laptop or even a desktop computer.
That clears that up, Jeff. I never had that story straight. I'm glad noone got hurt during the rescue... very interesting, as always, Jeff and Sarah🤗💛👏
Another great video! Love watching something that makes me say “I never knew that!”, which happens a lot from your great backstories to these landmarks! Keep up the great work you guys!!
Hi sarah and jeff, much appreciate this most interesting visit to devils tower, I know it is big tower for sure, I seen the movie close encounters and heard the movie was filmed there at the tower, pretty funny about the man jumping from the plane on the tower but also pretty not to smart knowing he got caught up there but happy he got rescued off the tower. Thankyou again I enjoyed your time you put into this visit and thank you for taking me along. hugs and love.
Good to see you again Jeff and Sarah hope you are doing well enjoy your hard work on another episode sending you all love and hugs 😊 you have a wonderful week see you next time devils tower looks like a petrified tree stump
Thank you so much for the peaceful place with no people! It was like having a little walk in the park! Always enjoy your hard work to put these videos together for us!
What a trip you guys have gone on, seeing some of the sights that most people only read about if that. Thanks for another fact filled and beautiful video.
Thanks again J. & S.! I did not know about the jumper. Devil's Tower has always been an amazement to me. I visited it in 1980 while attending Sturgis motorcycle rally on my cross country trip. And the movie, Close Encounters. 🙋♂️🏍💨
Thanks for another great adventure and historical tidbit! As with many others, my introduction to Devil's Tower was the Close Encounters movie. Thanks for recording and posting this episode Jeff and Sarah! I really enjoy your history hunting!!
Thank you for another wonderful great video! I need to do a trip out west and visit these landmarks. This guy didn’t have to put up with crowds on top of the rock! 😁
Very cool and interestingly shaped rock. Love to visit that one day too! Thank you for bringing us along guy’s! Take care and see ya on the next one! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
I'm up in Canada, but would love to visit it one day, much history and wonderful old stories, some of which sound quite spooky. Great vid, all the very best !
I've got to visit Devil's Tower back in August of 2016, I thought it's so amazing to see, I remember hearing about the stunt, but didn't know the whole story, Thankyou for sharing Jeff & Sarah.😀
I remember Devil's Tower was in the movie "Close In counter of the third kind" . I love the Native American story about the sisters becoming the constellation!💕
Jeff and Sarah. Thanks for sharing your adventures. My summer 2019 I did exact trip. Also I visited Agate fossils beds national monument & Fort Robinson at Nebraska (the one mentioned in Dance with wolves movie) Devils Tower is one of a kind place to visit.
Phil from Folsom here, another great job Jeff, very informative, we will have it on our list to see, just got back from Zion, really enjoyed it, I understand about the volcanic activity could possibly make DT but I think I’m going to have to stick with the super big bear. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving
Hi ! A Daredevil ! I guess he thought he was evil knevil ! Thanks another fun and interesting video! Beautiful view of the countryside ! Nice vlog ! See ya ! Deborah 🇨🇦
Applied Forrest reference was hilarious! I had to pause not to spit my coffee 😆 You gotta visit Tombstone. C.S. Fly was based there and he took the Geronimo photos. His photography studio was reconstructed. He also did some survey here at my state (Sonora) after a big earthquake. Also, lot's of history there as you must know. Great episode, as usual!
Appreciate the video! My wife and I loved driving up to Devils Tower to have a picnic and go hiking. Interesting tale concerning the gent who spent 6 days there in 1941! Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm pretty sure I saw the ghost of George slither behind a rock at 7:04. Proof of the daring yet embarrassing misadventure that will forever go down in history. Thank you for bringing this little known and interesting tidbit to our attention.
Thank you for this video. I have high altitude problems where my body starts to shut down. Your videos allow me to see sites, I otherwise would miss out on.
We always talked about visiting Devils Tower, never made it. Reminds me of the same lava formation in the Sierras. We chuckled on your weather report to tease the folks back in California. Because of that, I had to check the weather. Right now, your not far off from us! National Weather Service has Modesto Airport at 37 degrees right now, Loveland, 34 degrees. Yes we did have 1/2 inch snow last night LOL. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!
He could count & name the rocks but miscalculated the length of the original rope just a minor detail. Probably wanted that whiskey to help warm him up. Thank you for sharing devils tower, your vacation and knowledge! Have a great Sunday!!!
My Dad is 88 years old and would have been at the time this happened. He grew up in N.W. Nebraska and has spoke of this often throughout my life. He remembers well when it happened. No doubt they listened to the news reports on the radio. Was probably very exciting for a 7 year old boy.
Awesome content! I sooooo want to go there (my husband went when he was stationed in Cheyenne). Thanks so much for another episode of great content! Going to visit cousins at Crazy Horse next year. This is on the list! Your biggest Tennessee (formerly California) fans!
I have not heard this story !! This was fascinating. The devils Tower is so beautiful. I enjoyed this video about this mysterious and historic place . 🤎💙🤎
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The first time I visited the tower was in the 1950s. My Dad drove from Grand Rapids Minnesota with my mother and four kids all under the age of 12. My Dad who had always seemed very organized and docile seemed to change as a result of that trip. He developed a twitch in his eye and often you could hear him talking softly and carrying on a conversation when no one person was around him. My Dad was a WW2 combat veteran and later in life we thought it was his war experiences that brought on the change in his behavior. My brother and I knew it started because of the spirits he might have spoken with at the base of Devils Tower. My Mother insisted that the change occurred as a result of him being inside a 1953 Chevrolet with herself and four children under the age of twelve for a couple weeks during a trip to Devils Tower. Mom was always joking around like that.
Being a father of 5 kids myself....l would venture a guess that your dad's behavior change was brought on or hastened on by the long road trip from Minnesota to Wyoming with four kids!
@@b.abrackus6403 about 30 years later I had the good fortune of being chosen by my wife, of the time, and my son and daughter to drive them to Devils Tower in a 1986 Ford Ranger pickup truck. It’s important that I mention it was a club cab pickup, without air conditioning. It had a full front seat and the back “jump” seats were for the children. We drove day and night for miles through open prairie, bad lands, and the Black Hills. We drove from Southern Minnesota across South Dakota, into Northeastern Wyoming. Also, as a side note, like my Father I’m a Vietnam War combat veteran. I found upon my return, that like my father, I would often find myself discussing the events of that trip with what I believe to be the same spirits as the ones my father spoke to so many years before. I might also mention that the woman that accompanied us at the time, my wife, (God bless her) has long since left our marriage and now lives peacefully on a farm in Central Minnesota.
My children are grown now and my daughter, now in her forties, has just returned from a trip to Devils Tower with her husband and two teenage sons. She spoke of wonderful days and nights, walking the trail around the base of the tower. And imagine my surprise, when just the other day, I heard her husband softly mumbling something about having been visited by the spirit of the bear and having to sacrifice a goat to the “stone columns” to cleanse himself from the heaviness that seems to prevail within the confines of his brand new Subaru.
Thanks Jeff and Sarah for another very interesting video. The story of the jumper who landed on top of Devil's Tower is hilarious. As Bugs Bunny used to say, "What a maroon."
I would never be so daring! 😂
@@jbenziggy Nor so FOOLISH . . . what malarkey!!
Wow ! I wonder how many times it’s been sold 😂. All kidding aside you two always bring us great entertainment. I’d never heard of a stunt like that but leave it to the “history hunters” to toss in all the details. Makes for quality TV viewing. Thank you ❤️
We apread my Mom's ashes at Devils Tower when she passed. She loved The tower since seeing Close Encounters. I've been back several times, almost always warranting a trip to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Deadwood. I've loved the vlog of your vacation. Thank You Jeff and Sarah!!!
Another fun and informative episode. I'd love to see all the places you visit because you bring history to life, thank you! ⭐
You are very kind, Wendy! Glad you liked this episode! Thanks for the gold star!!!
star symbols is for the sickos demonic fallen angels !!!
My husband, young son and I camped at the base of Devils Tower in the summer of '85......the stars at night was an extra bonus. Love your show, you two keep it up!!!😊
Thanks so much, Pamala!
Devil's Tower is one of my favorite national monuments. Oh....and we've all had ideas that we didn't quite think through so go easy on the poor guy. Jeff and Sarah thank you as always for taking us on the adventure.
Awesome job! More history I was not aware of. Thank you Jeff and Sarah!
I have never heard of this story before. Very interesting! Thanks for another great show!
Been there several times. Camped there too. Remarkable place. Great video! Thanks Jeff and Sarah!
I was there a few years ago and you mentioned a lot of information I didn't know. I follow you and Sara as much as I can. I very much enjoy your travels and also enjoyed learning what I could about your past life and the loss of your beloved wife. I know this is late but I pass my condolences to you. Keep traveling stay safe and well.. Best to you both..
I can't believe I never heard about this before! Thanks, as always, for the education and entertainment!
Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another great video. I have had several friends over the years talk about Devil's Tower. I do remember when the guy died, because one of the gentlemen they interviewed in Detroit area actually was part of the rescue group for for that gentleman. Apparently he was either dropping food or helping the climber when he got down. Anyway thank you so much for sharing.
Looks like an old tree stump. Nice video. I didn't know about the daredevil story!
I made a similar statement before I saw your comment. 😅
It is, check out hangman1128 on YT.
What a great story. I loved the additional information and scenery. Wonderfully presented as always.
As usual, top notch! Enjoy, and appreciate all of the research you do for each location! 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much, Denise. We really appreciate your appreciation for our work. Lol I’m curious if you watch our videos on your smart phone or if you watch it on TV or your laptop or even a desktop computer.
Totally agree. BTW great name, Genise.
@@jbenziggy my phone. I don't watch TV and TH-cam is only social media.
@@nikkid3235 Thank you❤️
Thank you, Jeff. I will definitely put this part of history to visit on our bucket list 😊.
Thank you for taking us along on yours and Sarah adventure, Jeff. It was fun and informative, as usual.
You are appreciated Joyce! Thank you!!!
Another great video, Jeff and Sarah. We visited there about 4 years ago, really enjoyed it, especially the hike around the tower.
Thanx for this tour. I've only driven past. ---I appreciated the special music you played around the prayer tree.
That clears that up, Jeff. I never had that story straight. I'm glad noone got hurt during the rescue... very interesting, as always, Jeff and Sarah🤗💛👏
Another great video! Love watching something that makes me say “I never knew that!”, which happens a lot from your great backstories to these landmarks! Keep up the great work you guys!!
Hi sarah and jeff, much appreciate this most interesting visit to devils tower, I know it is big tower for sure, I seen the movie close encounters and heard the movie was filmed there at the tower, pretty funny about the man jumping from the plane on the tower but also pretty not to smart knowing he got caught up there but happy he got rescued off the tower. Thankyou again I enjoyed your time you put into this visit and thank you for taking me along. hugs and love.
Good to see you again Jeff and Sarah hope you are doing well enjoy your hard work on another episode sending you all love and hugs 😊 you have a wonderful week see you next time devils tower looks like a petrified tree stump
Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another GREAT episode! 👏👏👏
Thanks Jeff and Sarah it was a beautiful one many wonderful blessings to both of you I look forward to your next vlogs
Thank you so much for the peaceful place with no people! It was like having a little walk in the park! Always enjoy your hard work to put these videos together for us!
Our pleasure! Thanks for leaving the nice comment, Pete!
Great episode, Jeff, as always. And, I love the new version of the HH banner, music bed, and shorter length... well done!
Hi Jeff & Sarah, Thanks for taking your time and sharing this great story. Happy Sunday and have a wonderful day!
What a trip you guys have gone on, seeing some of the sights that most people only read about if that. Thanks for another fact filled and beautiful video.
Thanks again J. & S.! I did not know about the jumper. Devil's Tower has always been an amazement to me. I visited it in 1980 while attending Sturgis motorcycle rally on my cross country trip. And the movie, Close Encounters. 🙋♂️🏍💨
Another great episode by Jeff and Sarah! I really appreciate you both for all your hard work. Keep up the great job!
As always Ricky we appreciate the very nice comment!!!
Thanks for another interesting and informative video. You guys really do a wonderful job putting the information together.
Thank you very much, Don!
Hello Jeff & Sarah. Another great educational video, thank you very much! Has become my must watch Monday video 😅
Thanks for all the great vids from the road Jeff & Sarah!!! Got my HH fix for the week! ;)
Thank you fot taking us along with you. Fun times.
You’re welcome!!! Thank you!
What an amazing place. I have never heard the story about the guy stuck on the tower, Thank you for another wonderful video!
You are welcome. Thank you so much for watching and leaving the comment.!
This is one of my fave channels. Always enjoy your episodes... Outstanding job!
We are honored that you consider us one of your favorite channels. Such a great compliment. Thank you so much!
Another awesome adventure enjoyed with the History Hunters...Thanks for sharing!!!!
Glad you enjoyed this one, Skunk Ape Mysteries! Thank you!
It looks like a tree trunk.Petrified.Thanks Jeff and Sarah!
A great adventure! THANKS for bringing us along!!! =)
Thanks for another great adventure and historical tidbit! As with many others, my introduction to Devil's Tower was the Close Encounters movie. Thanks for recording and posting this episode Jeff and Sarah! I really enjoy your history hunting!!
Thanks for liking our work, Nick! Blessings! A new one tomorrow morning!
Loved the video Jeff and Sarah What a mad man that would jump from a plane to that Thankyou for sharing this with us
I would love to go see this!!!! Thanks for taking us along on your vacation
Happy Sunday Mr. Jeff - this was spectacular!
Thank you very much! There, it is much appreciated.
So much fun to enjoy all of your travels! This story was exceptionally fun! Thanks "kiddos"
for sharing!
So glad that you enjoyed this video visit to Devils Tower. And I appreciate being called a kiddo at 62!
Thank you for another wonderful great video! I need to do a trip out west and visit these landmarks. This guy didn’t have to put up with crowds on top of the rock! 😁
Always a great video.
Very cool and interestingly shaped rock.
Love to visit that one day too!
Thank you for bringing us along guy’s! Take care and see ya on the next one! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
I'm up in Canada, but would love to visit it one day, much history and wonderful old stories, some of which sound quite spooky.
Great vid, all the very best !
I've never heard about this. Thanks Jeff and Sarah.
That's crazy! Thanks for sharing!
Always a great video from Jeff and Sarah.
Cool 😎 Nice job sharing ! Thanks ! Bob
Jeff, I’ve been to the tower many moons ago, quite a spectacle….thanks for this interesting backstory 👍
Your videos are so very interesting, I look forward to each and every one. Thank you!!! Bob from Ohio.
Thank you so much, Bob! It makes the heart glad!
I've got to visit Devil's Tower back in August of 2016, I thought it's so amazing to see, I remember hearing about the stunt, but didn't know the whole story, Thankyou for sharing Jeff & Sarah.😀
I remember Devil's Tower was in the movie "Close In counter of the third kind" . I love the Native American story about the sisters becoming the constellation!💕
Jeff and Sarah. Thanks for sharing your adventures. My summer 2019 I did exact trip. Also I visited Agate fossils beds national monument & Fort Robinson at Nebraska (the one mentioned in Dance with wolves movie) Devils Tower is one of a kind place to visit.
Thank you so very much, your videos really put my being at ease.
Another interesting episode, I just came through Gillette Wyoming on my way back to Florida, thanks for sharing Jeff and Sarah 👍
Very cool! I bet you didn't see Devils Tower from there though.
@@jbenziggy nope just a quick stop at Walmart lol
Phil from Folsom here, another great job Jeff, very informative, we will have it on our list to see, just got back from Zion, really enjoyed it, I understand about the volcanic activity could possibly make DT but I think I’m going to have to stick with the super big bear. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving
Hi ! A Daredevil ! I guess he thought he was evil knevil ! Thanks another fun and interesting video! Beautiful view of the countryside ! Nice vlog ! See ya ! Deborah 🇨🇦
Applied Forrest reference was hilarious! I had to pause not to spit my coffee 😆 You gotta visit Tombstone. C.S. Fly was based there and he took the Geronimo photos. His photography studio was reconstructed. He also did some survey here at my state (Sonora) after a big earthquake. Also, lot's of history there as you must know. Great episode, as usual!
Thank you for sharing the history
I’ve been to devils tower several times but hadn’t heard about the jump. Thanks for the well done story.
Ah thanks Brian!
Appreciate the video! My wife and I loved driving up to Devils Tower to have a picnic and go hiking. Interesting tale concerning the gent who spent 6 days there in 1941! Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello Jeff and Sarah! Great VIDEO! Still watching, enjoying the trips, Tom in Ceres
Great to hear from you again Tom! Hope you are doing well!
I'm pretty sure I saw the ghost of George slither behind a rock at 7:04. Proof of the daring yet embarrassing misadventure that will forever go down in history. Thank you for bringing this little known and interesting tidbit to our attention.
Great Info. Thank you for sharing this Video. ❤️ ❤️
sounds like a great vaca. thanks for taking me with you. i never miss an episode
And we are honored to hear that! Thank you!
Wow! I never hear of that daring act on devils tower! What some people will do ! You have the best videos!
Thanks Diane!
Thank you for this video. I have high altitude problems where my body starts to shut down. Your videos allow me to see sites, I otherwise would miss out on.
Thank you so much! I had no idea about this bit of history.
My acrophobia kicked in just watching this guy. Another very interesting video.
Good video Jeff. That plus many other places out west are on my bucket list.
We always talked about visiting Devils Tower, never made it. Reminds me of the same lava formation in the Sierras. We chuckled on your weather report to tease the folks back in California. Because of that, I had to check the weather. Right now, your not far off from us! National Weather Service has Modesto Airport at 37 degrees right now, Loveland, 34 degrees. Yes we did have 1/2 inch snow last night LOL. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!
Yes! The Devil’s Postpile
@@Starfish2145 Thanks! I was trying to think of the name when I made the comment.
Your videos are always interesting and informative.
Thanks for amazing history of devils tower
He could count & name the rocks but miscalculated the length of the original rope just a minor detail. Probably wanted that whiskey to help warm him up. Thank you for sharing devils tower, your vacation and knowledge! Have a great Sunday!!!
Always wanted to see it ! People do some crazy things !
Well done. Very informative and interesting! 🎉
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the words of affirmation!
Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
The detail he seemed to overlook LOL
Great episode.
Love this place and y’all did great again!
My Dad is 88 years old and would have been at the time this happened. He grew up in N.W. Nebraska and has spoke of this often throughout my life. He remembers well when it happened. No doubt they listened to the news reports on the radio. Was probably very exciting for a 7 year old boy.
I can imagine it was a story that fascinated America. Crazy dude. Lol.
Jeff another good video! History never stops.
Thank you Greg! Hope all is well in Oregon!!
Very interesting story -thank you!
You are welcome! Thank you!!!
I remember that the Devils Tower was on a 1940's postage stamp, excellent video.
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I used to collect stamps when I was a kid and I think that I have seen that staff before. Thanks for reminding me of that.
love your voice!!! I could listen to you all day.. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Sara
Thanks Kathy! I appreciate the very nice compliment! And to think I always thought I had a horrible voice. Hope your life is fully blessed!
On my list of places to visit and video. Thanks for the inspiration
I counted four kids in the picture, interesting story for sure. Back in 1941 this story was a great alternative to W W II.
Never heard of that stunt. Thanks so much for sharing! Hope you and Sarah had a blessed Thanksgiving! 🦃
Thanks! We are still eating the thanksgiving leftovers! Lol! Hope you had a great one too!
That's quite a fun story. I'll bet there were people who teased George Hopkins all the time for that stunt. You had a fun time with a great vacation.
Went to the tower this past summer- Awesome!!
Thank you, never knew this history.
I’ve always been fascinated by the Devils Tower since the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Me too!
Awesome content! I sooooo want to go there (my husband went when he was stationed in Cheyenne). Thanks so much for another episode of great content! Going to visit cousins at Crazy Horse next year. This is on the list! Your biggest Tennessee (formerly California) fans!
Crazy Horse is a scam.
They stopped sculpting years ago but still collect money.
Little to no progress in the last 30 years.
I have not heard this story !! This was fascinating. The devils Tower is so beautiful. I enjoyed this video about this mysterious and historic place . 🤎💙🤎
thanks guys ..great video.. i always enjoy going on trips w u guys... haha... through your guys eyes ..
Awesome! Thank you again, Carlos! Glad to have you "tagging along."
My family visited this area when I was a child. We still have pictures from that vacation