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Nicollet's Inscription is a collection of 6 names that were chiseled into the rock by the first US Governement expedition to the quarries in 1838.  They were led by Joseph Nicollet, who led the expedition.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Pipestone quarries are actively mined today.  Depending on the day, you may encounter members of the local indian tribes working at their quarry pits.  The pits are not open to the general public.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Lake Hiawatha is formed by Pipestone Creek.  Animals can be seen getting water from here at different times throughout the day.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
The rock formation "Old Stone Face" can be seen from the circle trail.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Winnewissa Falls is formed by Pipestone Creek, which runs through the heart of the monument.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
South Quarry Trail as it winds through active quarries in the monument today.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Quartzite Cliffs
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Example Pipestone Quarry where you can see the various levels of rock that need to be broken through in order to get to the pipestone.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
The trail meanders through tallgrass prairie, offering beautiful views.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Early summer morning along the Minnesota River Headwaters Trail, on the bridge just inside the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge boundary.
Jul 10, 2023 near Ortonville, MN
On the River View Loop Trail
Jun 10, 2023 near Harrisburg, SD
Cliffs along the Big Sioux River visible from the north end of the River View Loop Trail.
Jun 10, 2023 near Harrisburg, SD
Big Sioux River from the Flood Plain Loop Trail.
Jun 10, 2023 near Harrisburg, SD
Old growth along the Flood Plain Loop Trail.
Jun 10, 2023 near Harrisburg, SD
On the Flood Plain Loop Trail.
Jun 10, 2023 near Harrisburg, SD
Big Sioux River from the end of the River Trail.
Jun 10, 2023 near Harrisburg, SD
Big Sioux River from the lower overlook on the River Trail.
Jun 10, 2023 near Rock Ra…, IA
Old Power House
Mar 17, 2020 near Sioux F…, SD
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Mar 17, 2020 near Sioux F…, SD
Big Sioux Falls Park - Sioux Falls SD
Mar 17, 2020 near Sioux F…, SD
Another view of the Falls
Mar 17, 2020 near Sioux F…, SD
Sioux Falls
Mar 9, 2020 near Sioux F…, SD
Looking South down the Sioux River
Jun 18, 2019 near Brandon, SD
Looking North up the Sioux River
Jun 18, 2019 near Brandon, SD
Additional map of some outskirt trails leading into Flandrau State Park
Mar 22, 2019 near New Ulm, MN
River Trail Staircase at Flandrau
Mar 1, 2019 near New Ulm, MN
Slaughter Slough Kiosk, the only visible marker for the trailhead, is near 225th Ave., a gravel road in the middle of farm fields and prairie.
Feb 19, 2019 near Tracy, MN
The Overlook on Lookout Trail at Camden State Park.
Sep 13, 2017 near Marshall, MN
Looking toward Loon Island from Loon Island Trail.
Sep 13, 2017 near Slayton, MN
The scattered rock surface in the prairie of Blue Mounds State Parks.
Sep 8, 2017 near Luverne, MN
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