On Sunday afternoon, we took a drive up to Pipestone, MN, to the Pipestone National Monument,run by the National Park Service. It's treated with respect because the Native Americans consider the quarry sacred. In the middle of this prairie are rock formations, a quarry of red pipestone beneath quartzite, and a beautiful waterfall. Your tour starts at the visitors center which is full of exhibits and includes native craftsman working on the pipestone. You can even buy a peace pipe in the gift shop if you feel so inclined.
There was an exhibit of petroglyphs that have been found there.
Then we began our walk along the trail through the prairie, walking by snapping turtle nests, a heron hiding along the bank of the stream, rock formations, quarries, and a waterfall.
My favorite rock formation was called the Oracle, can you find the face?
Then back out on the prairie-a neat afternoon!
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