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Pipe Spring National MonumentCourtyard of historic fort at Pipe Spring.
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Pipe Spring National Monument
Plan Your Visit
Entrance to Visitor Center at Pipe Spring
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Learn about the Kaibab Paiute Indians and Mormon pioneers at the visitor center and museum.

If you have less than an hour - Check out the visitor center and museum. Choose between a 25 minute Winsor Castle tour, wandering the grounds, and walking the trail.

 
Ranger guides visitors through historic fort.
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Guided tours of Winsor Castle are offered every 1/2 hour.

If you have only an hour - Join a ranger for a 25 minute guided tour of historic Winsor Castle. Check out the the visitor center and museum. Wander the grounds to visit the other historic buildings or walk the 1/2 mile trail.

 
Ranger making fire with a hand drill.
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Ranger Matt demonstrates fire making - the hard way.

If you have more than an hour - Join a ranger for a 25 minute guided tour of historic Winsor Castle. Wander the grounds and visit the other historic buildings. Check out the visitor center and museum. Attend any of the scheduled demonstrations and talks. Walk the 1/2 mile trail and enjoy the park's wild and domestic animals.

Click here for current schedule of daily ranger programs.

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Did You Know?
On January 19, 1854, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adopted the Deseret alphabet. The new alphabet consisted of 38 to 40 characters and was developed mostly by George D. Watt. It was an attempt to help simplify spelling in the English Language.

Last Updated: October 14, 2008 at 13:03 EST