pipestone national monument
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The museum is very well done and the nature trail is beautiful, especially the waterfall. We went in winter and it started snowing. Their were amazing ice formations at the base of the waterfall. Winter is a great time to go.
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We visited Pipestone National Monument as a side trip to South Dakota. We felt we were so close and we wanted to add Minnesota to our list of states visited so we drove up to the park. It was very interesting to us because we are about 1/2 Okie and very into the Native American artifacts.This was the first place I saw the colorful pieces of yarn tied to the trees as an offering for taking the stone. Have seen it several times since and think it is a neat practice. It was well worth the drive!
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This is a magical place with significant meaning for Native American's and I can see why . . . just walking among the rocks was peaceful and relaxing. Granted, we were the only visitors that day and the weather was superb so it added to the experience. I can see why the stone was the material of pipes but also why it has such meaning to many who visit. This is a great place for thoughtful consideration and pensive meditation and a darn good way to spend your day with family and friends. Even your dog is welcome, provided you pick-up a doggie back for those little deposits that occasion any walk with a four - legged friend.
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The winding trails that now meander in and out of the quarries are amazing. We felt all alone on the prairie and really enjoyed our time . The planning of the trails and the way it was all laid out was really beautiful.
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The displays in this location were informative and interesting. The movie was moving. It was wonderful to visit a site people hold to be so sacred.
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Imagine traveling across miles of prairie, only to arrive at a hidden paradise! This is the Pipestone National Monument. The area is steeped in Native American history and it is no wonder, when you see it, why the American Indian was drawn to this location. The Visitor's Center is very informative, and the cultural demonstrators are a wealth of knowledge, especially Travis Erickson, quarter blood member of the Sisseton Wapeton Dakota Tribe. He is a master carver of Native American pipes and is a joy to converse with! Not to be missed!
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The trail to the falls is pretty, it is a nice place to stretch your legs on a long road trip. Take the time to watch the twenty minute video and see the demonstrations in the visitor's center.
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We were driving west and stayed in Pipestone, MN. While looking at the map we noticed Pipestone National Monument which we had never heard of before. We decided to check it out the next morning. Wow! What a unique place. Seems this is he only place in the nation where pipestone is quarried. The Native Americans have gathered here to quarry their pipestone, which is carved into peace pipes. Even when the tribes weren't on the best of terms with each other. There is a beautiful walking path that passes many of these quarries, through the grassland, along the river and by a beautiful waterfall. The memorial is run by the National Parks, but the gift shop inside the main building is non-profit run by the Pipestone Indian Shrine Association. You can also watch an artisan carving pipes. We enjoyed our visit very much and would highly recommend taking a couple hours to see the area.
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On the outskirts of Pipestone, MN, this monument is a treasure in the grasslands of southwest Minnesota. A walking trail of less than one mile is easily managed, with a few areas where the terrain rises and falls, but it's worth it to see the mighty waterfall midway through the trek. There is a small park office where the history of the quarry and surrounding area is told in artifacts, a short movie, or a park ranger. Often artisans use the space to work with beads or other materials, bringing to life the spirit of history. Nearby are the "Three Maidens" and a replication of a fort which has a gift shop. Actually there are several gift and souvenir shops nearby and downtown Pipestone has some really sweet antique shops and a great clothing store. Recently, the Calumet Inn, a Pipestone restaurant and hotel were featured in the show "Hotel Hell", which doesn't seem like a great distinction, but they seemed to be pretty welcoming to the film crew the evening we went for dinner (which was delicious). The areas of Pipestone, SW Mn and SE South Dakota have quite a bit to offer, especially if you enjoy being outdoors. We visit every couple of years and there is always a new adventure to try.
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Very interesting and informative, nice place. Waterfall was dry after walking all the way back there, but that's nobody's fault. Quarries were interesting, pretty landscape there!