Was on business trip to the area, and always try to do national park sites when I have the opportunity. Pipestone's visitor center and displays haven't been updated since the 1950's, but it has an outstanding, thoughtful video describing the grounds and their significance. I learned plenty. The walk is the highlight though - since there was nobody around I... More

The title says it all. A small trail through prairie and near a waterfall. Go in early summer when it's not sweltering but pleasantly warm. The center inside is also intriguing- you can try sculpting pipestone (Pipestone, MN's namesake rock, traditionally used for peace pipes), watch peace pipes being made, watch an informational video, learn about tall grasses, etc. I... More

Very nice interpretive center featuring actual pipe makers displaying their craft. A short hike through the prarie countryside and rock outcroppings makes you feel miles from anywhere, yet you are only minutes from downtown Pipestone. Great place to spend a couple hours. More

I grew up near Pipestone, and I absoluty love going there. It's so peaceful and serene and watching the Native Americans carve the Pipestone is most interesting. More

I grew up going here and walking the trail. I traveled about 500 miles just so I could take my senior pictures there. I go there every time I go back home. The trail has so much character, and the entire place is so photogenic. More

This monument protects an area where Indians quarried pipestone to carve into pipes. The visitor's center has many styles of pipes on display, as well as carving demonstrations. This monument also protects several acres of tallgrass prairie. There is a 3/4 mile hiking trail that leads to a beautiful waterfall. Nice place to visit in warm weather. More

From the outside this park looks like nothing, but once you understand why American Indians made this is a sacred you will understand just why it is so important to protect it. Indian tribes from across America came here to find the stone that they used for their peace pipes. How they cut the stone is a wonder to watch... More

Good place to visit with or without children. Gives great insight to current and past Native American culture. Sioux and other Indian nations have gathered stone from the quarries at the Monument for hundreds of years, and still do so today. Be sure to view the video and watch the live pipe making demonstrations. Another must is the one mile... More

Of the all the national parks I been to this is probably the worse. However Pipestone national monument is still good stop to stretch your legs and walk around. The highlight of the park was the waterfall. Part of the trail was close off. The park does have some historical value with the native Americans mining for pipestone. One could... More