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	Devils Postpile National Monument - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Devils Postpile was once part of Yosemite National Park, but discovery of gold near Mammoth Lakes, California prompted a boundary change that left the Postpile on adjacent public land.
		Devils Postpile is a dark cliff of columnar basalt near Mammoth Mountain in eastern California.
		The postpile was created by a lava flow sometime between less than 100,000 years ago (according to current potassium-argon dating) to 700,000 years ago (according to other dating methods).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Devil%27s_Postpile_National_Monument (440 words)

	Sierra Club Outings Pick 'n' Pack at Devils Postpile National Monument, California 06329A
		Devil's Postpile National Monument is a jewel hidden in a volcanic and glaciated valley west of Mammoth Mountain and southeast of Yosemite National Park in the Central Sierras.
		Devil's Postpile, at the heart of the Monument, is a rare basalt formation of sheer polygonal columns, some over 60 feet high.
		The monument is surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Ritter Range, including the spikes of the Minarets to the east.
	www.sierraclub.org /outings/national/brochure/06329A.asp (2135 words)

	Devils Postpile National Monument -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Inyo National Forest is east of the pass, and Devils Postpile National Monument lies to the south.
		The monument, which lies on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada, was established in 1911; it has an area of 1.2 square miles (3 square km).
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9030161?tocId=9030161 (858 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Devils Postpile National Monument at Epinions.com
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		If you want to stretch your legs and spend a day outside amid the quiet and beautiful surroundings of a less visited park, go to Devils Postpile National Monument.
		Additional information on Devils Postpile National Monument or other products.
	www.epinions.com /park-review-3436-9AD766B-39623F5B-prod4 (572 words)

	Devil's Postpile
		Devils Postpile National Monument is located in the Sierras west of the town of Mammoth, CA.
		Although Mammoth is considered to be in the Eastern Sierra, Devils Postpile is considered to be on the Western side of the Sierra.
		This is good news because it limits the amount of traffic on the single lane highway to the Devils Postpile area.
	www.thecaliforniahikingpage.com /dp/dp-index.html (218 words)

	Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls, California: A history of Devil's Postpile and Rainbow Falls in The High Sierra Mountains of California .
		Along the picturesque Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River at 7,600 feet on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada lies Devils Postpile National Monument.
		The 800-acre monument near the reosrt community of Mammoth Lakes was established in 1911 to preserve two natural features, the formation of columnar basalt known as Devils Postpile and 101-foot Rainbow Falls.
		Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls, California: A history of Devil's Postpile and Rainbow Falls in The High Sierra Mountains of California.
	www.395.com /generalinfo/devils.shtml (1034 words)

	California 95-Devils Postpile N Mon - photos of natural monuments in California--Northern on Worldisround
		Natural Monuments in California--Northern - travel photos - Devils Postpile was created when basalt lava erupted and filled a valley along the San...
		California 95-Devils Postpile N Mon - photos of natural monuments in California--Northern on Worldisround
		Devils Postpile was created when basalt lava erupted and filled a valley along the San Joaquin River.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/2806/index.html (233 words)

	Devils Advocate The San Diego Union-Tribune
		With Devils Postpile National Monument as your launch point, you have the chance to experience the same treasured moments as those by Muir, Adams and the thousands who have followed in their footsteps.
		Camping: Seven campgrounds at Devils Postpile National Monument, 12 near Mammoth Lakes; most first-come, first-served.
		Devils Postpile is located in a Sierra Nevada canyon just west of Mammoth Pass and the town of Mammoth Lakes.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20040703/news_lz1s3devil.html (630 words)

	devils postpile national monument : orgues de basalte dans la sierra nevada
		Devils Postpile National Monument est 50 kilomètres au sud de Mono Lake, sur le flanc occidental de la Sierra Nevada, mais on y accède de l'est, par l'US 395.
		devils postpile national monument : orgues de basalte dans la sierra nevada
		Les orgues de basalte de Devils Postpile naquirent d'une de ces éruptions : il y a environ cent mille ans, la roche en fusion envahit le lit de la San Joaquin.
	www.america-dreamz.com /californie/paysages/devils_postpile.php (791 words)

	Reds Meadow, Devils Postpile Rainbow Falls - Mammoth Lakes City Concierge
		Near the Meadow you will find Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls, Pack Stations for horseback riding.
		From late June to early October, day-use visitors to the Devils Postpile/Reds Meadow area must ride the shuttle bus - The road is closed from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm daily.
		It is quite spectacular as the snow begins to thaw and the trees begin to leaf out, the flowers begin to bloom and the forest fills with the smell we all associate with the mountains.
	www.cityconcierge.com /activities/reds_meadow.shtml (308 words)

	Devils Postpile National Monument on Encyclopedia.com
		DEVILS POSTPILE NATIONAL MONUMENT [Devils Postpile National Monument] see National Parks and Monuments (table).
		Pictures and Maps for: Devils Postpile National Monument
		Lessons of the Devils Postpile: 100,000-year-old lava makes education a blast.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-D1evilsP1o.asp (320 words)

	US-INFOS.DE: Devils Postpile National Monument - California
		Das Monument umfaßt die Devils-Postpile-Felsformation, die über 30 Meter hohen Rainbow-Wasserfälle und die sie umgebende Hochgebirgslandschaft.
		Devils Postpile zählt zu den schönsten Beispielen für Basaltsäulen.
		Während der Öffnungszeit wird täglich um 11 Uhr ein geführter Ausflug zum Devils Postpile angeboten.
	www.us-infos.de /cas-depo.html (182 words)

	OneDayHikes.com - Hikes and Hiking Trails
		The National Monument protects two natural features: the 60-ft high Devils Postpile formation, one of the best examples of columnar basalt in the world, and Rainbow Falls.
		The trail follows the middle fork of the San Joaquin River as it heads south towards Devils Postpile.
		Keep left at the trail junctions, to return via the face of Devils Postpile to the trailhead.
	www.onedayhikes.com /Hikes.asp?HikesID=29 (370 words)

	SNHA Who We Are
		SNHA provides vital services to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Devils Postpile National Monument, which are not otherwise available through federal funding.
		When you support SNHA you are helping to preserve Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Devils Postpile National Monument and Lake Kaweah for the future.
		Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks • Devils Postpile National Monument • Lake Kaweah
	www.sequoiahistory.org /who.htm (210 words)

	Yosemite National Park - Wikitravel
		The lodge is a national historic landmark and the most upscale lodging in the park, with rooms on one side of the hotel facing Half Dome and the other side facing Yosemite Falls.
		Yosemite National Park [1] is a United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in east-central California.
		This monument is located south of Yosemite off of highway 395 and protects unusual geologic features while also providing an access point to the High Sierra wilderness.
	wikitravel.org /en/Yosemite_National_Park (7542 words)

	Devils Postpile National Monument : Active Pursuits : Hiking Frommers.com
		There are two accesses to it in Devils Postpile, one via the ranger station, the other from the Rainbow Falls Trailhead.
		There's more to Devils Postpile than a bunch of rocks, no matter how impressive they might be.
		The John Muir Trail, which connects Yosemite National Park with Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, and the Pacific Crest Trail run through here.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/devilspostpilenationalmonument/1090020088.html (313 words)

	Natl Monuments
		Distant view of Devils Tower, Devils Tower National Monument, WY If you want to obtain a product using these images then please make a note of the Photo Set Name or Id, and optionally the photo number or month, to assist in the ordering process and click one of these buttons.
		A Prairie Dog village is at the entrance, Devils Tower National Monument, WY 10-October
		The surrounding area is fairly flat, Devils Tower National Monument, WY 09-September
	www.twin-springs.com /oae_sets_s141.htm (393 words)

	Devils Postpile, California
		The road to Devils Postpile is narrow and winding and parking is very limited, so shuttle buses run from Mammoth ski resort.
		Left and below: Devils Postpile is famous for its glacially polished and striated pavement that dramatically accents the polygonal columns.
		Below: these are the views of Devils Postpile you see in all the textbooks.
	www.uwsp.edu /geo/projects/geoweb/participants/dutch/VTrips/DevilsPostpile.HTM (316 words)

	Groovy Adventures : National_State_Parks_Directory/National_Monuments/California
		Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot Rainbow Falls, and the pristine mountain scenery.
		Devil's Postpile National Monument - Located in the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes, California.
		His accomplishments were memorialized on October 14, 1913 with the establishment of Cabrillo National Monument.
	www.groovyadventures.com /National_State_Parks_Directory/National_Monuments/California (333 words)

	Also Nearby: Devils Postpile National Monument @ nationalgeographic.com
		Also Nearby: Devils Postpile National Monument @ nationalgeographic.com
		Surrounded by the Inyo National Forest, this monument boasts a spectacular formation of basalt columns 60 feet [18.3 meters] high, which were born of the fire of volcanic eruptions and carved by the ice of overriding glaciers.
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	www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Yosemite_National_Park/Devils_Postpile_National_Monument.html (113 words)

	27/1/2005 -- National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Fire Planning Documents
		The draft EA and FFMP were completed by an interdisciplinary team composed of personnel from both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Devils Postpile National Monument.
		Administered by Superintendent Deanna Dulen, Devils Postpile is located east of Yosemite National Park near the resort community of Mammoth Lakes.
		The 800-acre monument was established in 1911 to preserve the spectacular formation of columnar basalt and the hundred-foot Rainbow Falls.
	www.forests.org /articles/reader.asp?linkid=38396 (516 words)

	Birding Column: Banding Birds at Devils Postpile
		in early August, and I had just driven in to the Devils Postpile National Monument near Mammoth Springs, California.
		This red-breasted sapsucker was being studied by the eastern crew of PRBO Conservation Science at Devil's Postpile National Monument.
		As I walked through the campground to catch the trail to the Postpile (the name given to 60-foot columns of basalt in the area), I saw a telltale sign that told me that birders were around—and not just birders, but professional birders.
	news.nationalgeographic.com /news/2004/02/0203_040203_birdmanbanders.html (1094 words)

	AdvenQuest - Hiking - Hiking opportunities in California
		Devils Postpile National Monument, located on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada was established in 1911.
		The most fascinating, adventurous and popular hiking trails range from a hike through the legendary Yosemite National Park, through the scenic Devils Postpile National Monument, circling the famous rainbow falls; narrow trails in the Ansel Adams Wilderness and unforgettable hikes through desolation wilderness, bordering lake Tahoe.
		This national monument is home to the awe-inspiring basalt formations and the spectacular 101 foot high rainbow falls.
	www.advenquest.com /modules/AMS/print.php?storyid=249 (631 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Devils Postpile National Monument
		The monument preserves two natural features, the columnar bassalt formation known as Devils Postpile and the 101-foot Rainbow Falls.
		This 800-acre monument, established in 1911, is on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River.
		In addition to its geological treasures, the monument is home to the beautiful 101-foot Rainbow Falls, canyons, forests and meadows that all offer great natural and recreational opportunities.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/15041gd.htm (344 words)

	Geology of Devils Postpile National Park
		The exceptional aspect of the Devils Postpile is not that some columns are curved, but that in places the lava was homogeneous enough and had a cooling rate uniform enough to have produced many columns so long and regular.
		Most of the columns in the Devils Postpile diverge from the vertical as though tilted and some are even curved as if they had been bent.
		All of these factors were not fulfilled in the Devils Postpile flow, however, causing irregularities in cooling and consequently producing curved posts with various number of sides.
	geopubs.wr.usgs.gov /docs/usgsnps/depo/dpgeol8.html (201 words)

	Devils Postpile National Monument
		Devils Postpile National Monument, in eastern California, preserves 798-acre site of a lava flow that cracked into straight, narrow columns when it cooled into a dark volcanic rock known as basalt.
		View a description of the monument which is crossed by the John Muir trail at this site from the U.S. National Park Service.
		The John Muir Trail from Yosemite to Kings Canyon National Park passes through the monument.
	www.buzzle.com /chapters/travel-and-tourism_adventure-and-specialty-travel_national-parks-and-wilderness-areas_monuments-and-historical-sites_devils-postpile-national-monument.asp (132 words)

	Wildernet - High Sierra Region
		Along the western slopes of the Sierra are bejeweled national parks, whitewater rivers, and charming gateway towns like Mariposa and Groveland.
		We will be traveling in the last week in April to this region in a RV and plan to camp and hike, visit Museums, state and National Parks.
		- From the Gold Country to the San Francisco Bay Area, from the Central Coast to San Diego County, these regions are home to State Parks, National Parks, National Forests, National Wildlife Refuges, National Recreation Areas, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas and much more.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=CATRHS&CU_ID=157 (728 words)

	Geology of Devils Postpile National Park
		Mineral springs- some of them hot- occur within or near the National Monument.
		They have been deposited in many places within the Monument, but are most abundant on the high granite hills and ridges west of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River.
		Many of the erratics are different from the rocks they now rest upon, and some are composed of metamorphic rock which occurs only north of the Monument.
	wrgis.wr.usgs.gov /docs/parks/depo/dpgeol12.html (299 words)

	The National Park Story in Pictures
		Later, when District Forest Service Engineer Walter Huber received an application for permission to blast the Postpile into the San Joaquin River to dam it for mining operations, his opposition led to the establishment, by President Taft, of the Devils Postpile National Monument.
		One of the world's finest examples of the volcanic rock known as basalt, this was part of 500 square miles removed from Yosemite National Park in 1906 through the influence of commercial interests.
		Thus this rare formation was given Federal protection.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/story/story42.htm (93 words)

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