

PARKS! Pt. 3: Close Encounters with Mato Tipila
Aug 18, 2023
Exploring the fascination with Devil's Tower and its connection to aliens. Man's adventure of marooning himself on a rock and becoming famous. Exploring misconceptions and alternative names for Devil's Tower. Conflicts between rock climbers and Native American tribes over access to the rock formation. Exploring the significance of Mato Tipila and its connection to indigenous culture.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Geological Wonder of Devil's Tower
02:42 • 9min
Man Marooned on Rock
12:00 • 5min
Misconceptions, Folklore, and Alternative Names for Devil's Tower
17:14 • 3min
Controversy and Compromise at a Sacred Site
20:41 • 3min
Connecting Sacred Places: Mato Tipila and its Significance
23:39 • 14min