Overview
About Pipestone National Monument.
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day and makes this site sacred to many people.
Weather
Weather varies seasonally from warm and humid in the summer to cold and snowy in the winter. Visitors should be prepared for seasonal weather and for rapidly-changing conditions.
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Things to do
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Cultural Demonstrations
0-60 MinutesFrom April through October, visitors can learn from cultural demonstrators.
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Exhibits & Film
45-90 MinutesExhibits and a 22-minute film provide visitors with an understanding of the cultural and spiritual significance of the site.
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Hike the Circle Trail
20-60 MinutesThe Circle Trail is a 3/4-mile long paved path. It cuts through a Tallgrass Prairie, along a creek with the endangered Topeka Shiner, in front of a waterfall, and past ancient quarries still used by Native Americans today.
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Indoor Interpretive Experiences
15-60 MinutesA wide range of indoor interpretive opportunities and hands-on activities are available from spring through fall.
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Outdoor Programs
30-60 MinutesVisitors are offered a chance to hear stories about Pipestone's history, learn more about its cultural and natural resources, attend night sky viewings, engage in interactive archeology programs, and more.
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Picnic at the Three Maidens
0 MinutesThe Monument has complimentary picnic tables and restrooms near the Three Maidens. The sheltered picnic area and lodge are owned by the city of Pipestone (contact information is provided).
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Winter Snowshoeing
20-60 MinutesSnowshoeing around the Circle Trail is available after January 1st as long as the conditions allow for it.
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