The Devil’s Sites
Published by These fascinating sites may be named after God’s nemesis, but I find them too beautiful and awe-inspiring to feel any connection other than to the Great Creator.
Devil’s Swimming Pool (Natural Rock Pool)
In the border between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe lies Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The falls are stunning, awe-inspiring, until you see people enjoying themselves in the most incredible feature of the falls called the Devil’s Swimming Pool and just by looking at pictures, I have to say it totally took my breath away. A natural pool was formed near the edge of the waterfall and during the dry months of September and December, the river flow is at a safe level that people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls within the pool area. A natural rock wall keeps them from falling into the 360 feet gorge. It is safe enough that some people actually let their kids join the experience of a lifetime.
Devil’s Tower (Volcanic Neck)
America’s first national monument is a monolithic igneous intrusion located in the Black Hills of northeastern Wyoming. Also known as Bears Lodge or Bear Tower, it was once hidden until erosion revealed the 1,267 foot volcanic neck above the Belle Fourche River. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed it as the first national monument in 1906. Devils Tower is a sacred site for many American Indians.
Devil’s Churn (Inlet)
Devil’s Churn is a must see site when visiting the Coast of Oregon in the United States. The Churn is a long, narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean developed over thousands of years as waves carved out the basalt coastline. The waves first formed a deep sea cave but the roof eventually collapsed. A spectacular site is seen when the tide throw spray several hundred feet into the air as the waves reach the churn.
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On April 13, 2009 at 1:57 am
wow… gorgeous places JK, wish they could change the names though..
On April 13, 2009 at 2:01 am
Devils Postpile (Cliff) is my favorite. Can’t believe this is natural formation.
On April 13, 2009 at 2:37 am
there is a place in the south island of new zealand, called the devils boots. its two large rock formations the look like boots coming out of the ground.
On April 13, 2009 at 2:52 am
What about the Devil’s marbles in Australia – NT?
http://teachit.acreekps.vic.edu.au/cyberfair2002/devilsmarbles.htm
On April 13, 2009 at 3:01 am
And you forgot the Devil’s Town
http://www.djavoljavaros.com/gallery.php?cmbJezik=2&
it’s first on the list of new seven wonders of the nature
http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/nominees/europe/c/DavoljaVarosRockFormation/
and is also listed on the UNESCO’s site
http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1700/
On April 13, 2009 at 3:19 am
Devil’s Elbow:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Oregon-Coast-Vacation-Devils-Elbow
On April 13, 2009 at 3:28 am
One more from Turkey; Devil’s Table (Seytan Sofrasi). There is a footprint on a rock which is believed to be left by Devil.
1) http://www.360cities.net/image/seytan-sofrasi-ayvalik-turkey
2) http://my.sevenload.com/videos/aBYcqkS-eytan-sofras
3) http://e-turkey.net/v/balikesir_ayvalik/seytanSofrasi.jpg.html
On April 13, 2009 at 3:47 am
Awesome Places!
On April 13, 2009 at 6:13 am
How on earth did you miss the Devil’s Arse?
http://www.peakcavern.co.uk/
On April 13, 2009 at 6:28 am
really cool
On April 13, 2009 at 6:35 am
Great job!
On April 13, 2009 at 6:36 am
Interesting article!
On April 13, 2009 at 7:01 am
Gotta mention the Devil’s Den in Arkansas!
On April 13, 2009 at 9:43 am
There’s also the Cova del Diablo (Cove of the Devil) off the SE side of the island of Mallorca, Spain. It is world renowned in the climber’s world with the best deep water soloing in the world.
http://www.outdoorvalley.nl/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/dws1.jpg
On April 13, 2009 at 11:43 am
You also missed beautiful Devil’s Peak in Cape Town:
http://www.capespirit.com/Devils%20Peak.jpg
On April 13, 2009 at 11:44 am
what about devil’s throat (garganta del diablo), iguazu falls?
On April 13, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Far too beautiful for their names, great article.
On April 13, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Those are some beautiful and intriguing areas of our world. Thanks for sharing the info!
On April 13, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Don’t forget Devil’s Golf Course is Death Valley, CA!
On April 13, 2009 at 1:56 pm
DevilsLakeWisconsin.com
On April 13, 2009 at 2:36 pm
What about the Devil’s Punchbowl?
http://www.california-blog.com/storage/IMG_9757_devils_PUNCHBOWL.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1237778485469
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http://www.openendedadventure.com/Advent/
On April 13, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hi, JK, how are you?
Gee, it looks like more places were named after the devil than were after God! lol. Oh well. Great pictures, good content, and highly imaginative pictures. Thanks.
On April 13, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Iguazu Falls in Brasil/Argentina has a portion called Devil’s Throat…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguazu_Falls
Nice list!
On April 13, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Devil’s Hole – Niagara Falls NY
On April 13, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Funny that there is no Devils Throat picture. Its in South America and is a part of Foz Iguazu its the most amazing waterfall I have EVER seen in my life.
On April 13, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Beautiful pictures to go along with some great information. The Devil’s tower is crazy looking
On April 13, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Devils icebox- its a cave
On April 13, 2009 at 4:05 pm
There’s a devils corner in North Wales
On April 13, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I like this because I always look for unusual stuff, I also do mining so anything on rocks etc. is interesting to me.
On April 13, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Devil’s Stand Table in Giant City State Park, IL. Some of the best rock climbing around.
On April 13, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Devils kitchen in Sedona AZ. would be at the top of my list
On April 13, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I was expecting something so diff. Great job. These are interesting places.
On April 13, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Very nicely done!
On April 13, 2009 at 7:16 pm
i dont think it look that good in hell,nice article
On April 13, 2009 at 8:47 pm
How about Devil’s Kettle in MN? The river splits in two and nobody knows where the water goes that falls into the pothole known as the Kettle. Very cool. http://gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/devilskettle.shtml
Thanks for sharing the list.
On April 13, 2009 at 9:56 pm
SHOULD ADD DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL – LOCATED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA…
On April 13, 2009 at 10:46 pm
there is a town called Hell, Michigan
On April 13, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Hello Ms. Kristie,
I can really see a series here – Deviled food dishes, places named after God / Jesus – Heaven, Hell
The list is endless,
Nice write, j
On April 13, 2009 at 11:56 pm
nice pics keep it up
On April 14, 2009 at 5:16 am
hey its funny and amazing to think about these things related to devil
lolzz
On April 14, 2009 at 6:15 am
Don’t forget the Devil’s marbles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_Marbles
On April 14, 2009 at 7:05 am
Also add Devil’s Bit Mountain in Ireland!!!
On April 14, 2009 at 7:09 am
http://www.australiaadventures.com/images/Australia_Devils_Marbles.jpg
oh -someone has already put the devils marbles.
On April 14, 2009 at 7:09 am
There is a Devil’s Chimney in Cheltenham Gloucestershire???
On April 14, 2009 at 7:53 am
This was great! Very well done
On April 14, 2009 at 8:01 am
Check out Devil`s Town in Serbia,it’s really weird place.
http://www.djavoljavaros.com/gallery.php
On April 14, 2009 at 9:00 am
“These fascinating sites maybe named after God’s nemesi”…
Please, this should not be the word “maybe”. It should be two words, “may and be”.
“These fascinating sites may be named after God’s nemesi”…
The English language is going to the devil.
On April 14, 2009 at 9:13 am
an interesting piece! those places are beautiful! but then the names.. but an analogy can be made since these places are quite dangerous despite its beauty.
On April 14, 2009 at 10:35 am
Great pictures.
On April 14, 2009 at 11:08 am
The Awesomeness of God is unbeatable. I LOVE the views. Best today.
On April 14, 2009 at 11:46 am
devil’s courthouse on the blue ridge parkway in western nc.
On April 14, 2009 at 12:36 pm
No devils backbone?…….fail
On April 14, 2009 at 1:46 pm
i didn’t see devils gate…thats in wyoming too
On April 14, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Devils heads near Prague… carved into sandstone by one artist. Sorry for my poor photos
http://picasaweb.google.com/michal.nakladal/CertovyHlavy#5188814637394174466
On April 14, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Hey great sites – U have to add the Devils Spine.
Located in Mexico’s Sierra Madre and a scenic route (scenic cuz it feels and looks like you will fall straight down!) from Durango to Mazatlan. Keep up the good work!
On April 15, 2009 at 12:59 am
Good to know this
On April 15, 2009 at 1:50 am
Definitely deserving of being Hot Content. This is a great article, I really enjoyed it.
On April 15, 2009 at 2:33 am
Hey girl, that’s great!!!! this article deserves to be on top!
On April 15, 2009 at 8:47 am
Great article – very cool subject! WIsh I had thought of it!
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Have blogged this too, please find it at
http://www.webphemera.com
On April 15, 2009 at 9:08 am
Great work! You picked a great idea for a story. I never knew there were so many natural formations with the name “Devil” in them. The pictures are breathtaking. Thumbs up on this one!
On April 15, 2009 at 9:31 am
You’re missing Devil’s Millhopper in Gainesville, FL.
here’s some information about it!
http://www.floridastateparks.org/devilsmillhopper/
http://ancienthistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/devils_millhopper
On April 15, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Ha! Someone forgot the devils arsehole..where most of the silly stories surrounding these places are formed.
On April 15, 2009 at 2:19 pm
There’s a place in Cornwall, UK called the devil’s frying pan – http://maps.google.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&ll=49.985031,-5.18037&spn=0.001738,0.004828&t=h&z=18
On April 15, 2009 at 4:56 pm
The Devil’s Churn (Inlet) is way better than the picture. We have all know it as the Devil’s punch bowl.
On April 15, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Check this one out. I’ve seen it in person and it’s pretty cool.
“Devil’s Head” Chimney Rock NC.
http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/2305162.jpg
On April 15, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Like rutherfrance,I hope they change their names.
Thumbs up and well done,JK!
On April 15, 2009 at 9:22 pm
There’s also a Devil’s Thumb just west of Boulder, Colorado.
On April 15, 2009 at 10:22 pm
There is one called Devil’s fingers in Turkey Ayvalik. It is breath taking.
On April 16, 2009 at 12:33 am
Nice!! I really liked it!
On April 16, 2009 at 6:39 am
Nice, I’ve accidentally been to three of the devil’s fingerprints on earth! Cool post! I’m heading to the ‘gates of hell’ in Turkmenistan in a month, which is a giant pit of ever-burning natural gas in the middle of the desert. I’ll post pictures of the gates of hell on: http://www.abandonthecube.com
On April 16, 2009 at 6:41 am
You should also add “Devil’s Hole” in St Mary, on the Island of Jersey, in the Channel Islands, U.K.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWcE2tByVIY
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Mary,_Jersey
On April 16, 2009 at 8:24 am
There’s also the “Devi’s Point” in the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland. The original Gaelic name is “Bod an Deamhain,” which properly translated is “The Devil’s Penis.” The story goes that it got its politer English translation during a conversation between the gamekeeper John Brown, and Queen Victoria, who asked what Bod an Deamhain meant in English.
On April 16, 2009 at 8:25 am
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Point
On April 16, 2009 at 12:43 pm
you forgot Devil’s Kitchen.
On April 16, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Great article! Love the pictures!
On April 17, 2009 at 4:09 am
This is a great article.I’ve been to Victoria Falls and visited a couple of the things you mentioned.They really are beautiful.Their names are all wrong though.Something that awesome shouldn’t have devil in it.Photos are beautiful.
On April 17, 2009 at 4:55 am
There is another miracle of Nature – in Bulgaria – the so called Devil’s Throat – a huge cave formed inside a big rocky hill, and a river stream entering from one side, dissapearing and opening again at the other side of this hill. The water is going for hours underground /there were experiments with ink poured into the water from one side/. Inside the cave is like a huge hall /a hundred meters at least/ without any stalactites etc.
On April 17, 2009 at 7:17 am
A fascinating article. It was interesting to note the rock formations of The Devils Postpile are identical to those found in Fingals cave on the Hebridean Isle of staffa and the Giant’s Causeway in northern Ireland.
On April 17, 2009 at 8:12 am
Very nice! Informative and interesting article. Great pictures.
On April 17, 2009 at 8:20 am
great sites,except the names
On April 17, 2009 at 11:18 am
interesting article
On April 17, 2009 at 2:25 pm
The Bermuda Triangle is a myth. So are god and the devil.
On April 17, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Very interesting article. I’d like to try that devil’s swimming pool some day, it looks fun lol.
And I’d have to agree with some of those people on the Bermuda Triangle…Despite some of the incidences being explained by human error or something else doesn’t take away from the fact that there are still a lot of unexplained disappearences in the area of which wreckage has never been found…It still kinda fascinates me.
On April 17, 2009 at 11:50 pm
There is the “Devil’s Pulpit” at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton Massachusetts. http://www.bobspics.com/hike04/04-06-20/page14.html
Been there a bunch of times. It’s pretty cool unless you’re claustrophobic.
On April 18, 2009 at 11:33 am
Great photos. Do you have any more that we could use on our website: http://www.maps4pets.com
On April 18, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Don’t forget the Devil’s Punchbowl outside of Palmdale, California
On April 18, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Devil’s gorge in southwest Wyoming
On April 18, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Pretty Incredible photos. I must make an effort to visit each of these sites.
Thank you for the beautiful images.
Sharon
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On April 18, 2009 at 10:08 pm
fantastic
On April 18, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Gotta get Devil’s Slide in Utah on here!!!!! It beats them all out!
On April 19, 2009 at 3:10 am
I found this a very informative and quite fastinating read and loved all the spectacular photos.
On April 19, 2009 at 5:51 am
What fantastic shots! Wonderful to see.
On April 19, 2009 at 7:08 am
You forgot Devil’s Peak!
On April 19, 2009 at 8:16 am
there’s something call “the devil’s punchbowl” here in hamilton, ON, Canada.
http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/14/77/79/ontario.jpg
that’s what it looks like from the bottom.
you can hike up/around it. complete with a waterfall.
it’s beautiful.
On April 19, 2009 at 9:49 am
wheres the devils penis
On April 19, 2009 at 9:55 am
a very outstanding article… excellent job!
On April 19, 2009 at 10:18 am
U NEED MORE!!! like the devil’s backbone, in Arkansas
On April 19, 2009 at 11:29 am
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On April 19, 2009 at 11:43 am
That was amazing, thanks a lot.
On April 19, 2009 at 1:14 pm
there is the cave in mexico with the giant crystals, forget what its called
On April 19, 2009 at 2:25 pm
What fun! And with a title like that, who can resist looking?
On April 19, 2009 at 3:25 pm
this is awesome i love nature,
i have some pics of mountains from mexico too if yall want to check out see ya!
On April 19, 2009 at 7:53 pm
awesome!! SU’d
On April 19, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Actually #24 Devil’s Hole belongs to Niagara Falls Ontario Canada
On April 20, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Very educational article and the pictures were beautiful. I just wonder where/got their names?!
On April 21, 2009 at 12:41 am
Well, I didn’t see the most beautiful reference listed. It’s on my blog photos for Brittany. Les Roches du Diables. Check it out at:
http://castlelady.spaces.live.com
BTW Macon made a good point that these are named like they are for a reason and even though I’ve lived in Denver almost all my life I’ve never heard of the Devil’s Thumb near Boulder, you sure about that Mike? Overall this article didn’t deserve this many comments. Most of the comments stink but the photos are great!
On April 21, 2009 at 12:48 am
Oh and one more thing: In Colorado we have The Garden of the Gods which is an awesome pile of gargantuan rock formations ! Definitely worth seeing !
On April 21, 2009 at 1:01 pm
nice places and interesting facts. nice work.
On April 21, 2009 at 9:13 pm
wow great places. don’t like the names though……….
On April 22, 2009 at 12:15 am
Outstading! I’ve seen some of these pics before, but some are just magnificent! Good job!
On April 22, 2009 at 11:06 pm
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On April 23, 2009 at 4:21 am
Awesome pics.
This is called natural beauty..
Thanks for these pics.
Caverta
On April 23, 2009 at 8:02 am
Great article!!!
the waterfall picture is incredible!
On April 23, 2009 at 5:31 pm
While it may not be as big, the Devil’s Thumb in Boulder, CO looks much more like an actual thumb. Here’s a pic:
http://www.boulderpics.com/images/Devils_Thumb_001_1-8-08.jpg
On April 24, 2009 at 11:16 am
Devil’s Thumb in Boulder, Colorado: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alfredng/942986731/
On April 24, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Wow. Such stunning places. Makes you want to rush off to the airport.
On April 24, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Some really amazing places complemented by gorgeous pics! Super research JK!
-manya
On April 25, 2009 at 8:36 pm
breath taking I really enjoyed the photos. You did a wonderful job with this article.
On April 25, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Fantastic photos – would you object if we printed some of these on canvas for our showroom??
On April 27, 2009 at 12:58 am
Great work! Awesome photos. I want to float at the edge of the falls!
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On August 11, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Forgot to mention the Devil\’s Mound! It is the fire ant hill in my Alabama backyard that seems to defy all laws of nature! It keeps getting bigger and bigger! Most definately inspired by the devil! Fire ants are satans little villagers!!!!!
On September 4, 2010 at 11:12 pm
the deavil’s son was born in a hostiple on april 5 in 2001.
the doctor slaped him witch would make you cry but wen
people new they wanted to kill him but when a man came
with a gun he amed at the boy of satin when the man pulled the
triger the boy waved his arm and the bullet stoped in med air.
then the bullet was turnd and shot the man in the brain.
then the baby started to walk the hoipital was destrod and
300 people were killed and murderd by this boy one man was close to survive but the boy bite the man in the neck the man
was murerd and killed he was a crishtin he was burning
when the chiled looked and made a face the man was dead and on fire.when the man died the boy grew wings and flew away.the
building was deystroad a withnes sall the thin fly away the chiled picked up a jint rock and throw it the man was flatind down inteal his eyeballs blew out of his head
On November 3, 2010 at 1:29 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/sevenwonders/south/devils_punchbowl/
devils punchbowl
On March 31, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Double awesome! You always have great materials to write about, so no wonder the views keep coming
On April 1, 2011 at 1:47 am
can’t believe these places are named with Devil… unbelievable but these places are really cool…
On February 23, 2012 at 5:42 pm
I would love to try out that swimming pool. Thanks, never knew it existed.