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The rock formation "Old Stone Face" can be seen from the circle trail.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Quartzite Cliffs
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
On the River View Loop Trail
Jun 10, 2023 near Harrisburg, SD
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
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
Koser Spring Lake.
Aug 13, 2022 near Cherokee, IA
MHI trail-facing south.
Aug 13, 2022 near Cherokee, IA
MHI trail.
Aug 13, 2022 near Cherokee, IA
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
The small dam creating Upper Mound Lake.
Jun 9, 2025 near Luverne, MN
Sioux quartzite outcrop at Upper Mound Lake.
Jun 9, 2025 near Luverne, MN
Going toward Upper Mound Lake on the Mound Creek Trail.
Jun 9, 2025 near Luverne, MN
Mound Creek
Jun 9, 2025 near Luverne, MN
Starting out on the paved section of the Mound Creek Trail.
Jun 9, 2025 near Luverne, MN
The historic red Sioux quartzite quarry.
Jun 9, 2025 near Luverne, MN
Going west on the Mound Trail.
Jun 9, 2025 near Luverne, MN
Split Rock Lake dam.
Jun 9, 2025 near Pipestone, MN
Split Rock Lake from the dam.
Jun 9, 2025 near Pipestone, MN
Split Rock Lake from the water tower.
Jun 9, 2025 near Pipestone, MN
On the trail to the Historic Water Tower.
Jun 9, 2025 near Pipestone, MN
Crossing the prairie.
Nov 10, 2024 near Lakefield, MN
On the trail near the Des Moines River.
Nov 10, 2024 near Lakefield, MN
The Des Moines River from the trail.
Nov 10, 2024 near Lakefield, 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
Cliffs along the Big Sioux River visible from the north end of the River View Loop Trail.
Jun 10, 2023 near Harrisburg, SD
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