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Welcome to Pipe Spring National Monument
American Indians, Mormon pioneers, plants, animals, and others have depended on the life-giving water found at Pipe Spring. Learn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life:
-at the Visitor Center and Museum
-on guided tours of an historic fort
-during living history demonstrations
-on self-guided tours of the grounds (historic buildings, farm animals, an orchard, garden, and ½ mile trail).
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Pipe Spring National Monument-Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum
When visiting Pipe Spring, your first stop will be the Pipe Spring National Monument-Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum.
This joint center was cooperatively funded and built, and is operated by the National Park Service and the Kaibab Paiute. The center serves as the entry to Pipe Spring National Monument, and provides exhibits about the people and cultures who have lived in this region for centuries. Information is also available on visiting other nearby public lands, including Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument.
Take a virtual tour of the visitor center and museum.
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Ranger led and Virtual Tours of Winsor Castle
Rangers and volunteers lead tours of the fort at Pipe Spring, called Winsor Castle, every half hour throughout the day. Built by Mormon pioneers in the 1870s, Winsor Castle was the headquarters of a tithing ranch, operated by the Mormon Church.
Come along on a virtual tour of Winsor Castle.
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Demonstrations, Talks and Walks
Daily demonstrations and talks are offered during the summer months (June-September). Get a good feel for life at Pipe Spring by attending a ranger guided walk, talk, or demonstrations of pioneer or Indian crafts and lifeways.
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Cultural History Mystery
What's your history IQ? Pipe Spring has many objects used by American Indians and pioneers of the past. Test your knowledge in our Cultural History Mystery. See if you know what the items are, what they were used for, and who used them. Check your answers to see how much you know.
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Write to
Pipe Spring National Monument HC 65 Box 5
Fredonia, Arizona 86022
E-mail Us
Phone
Main office (928) 643-7105
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Climate
Summer: Daytime highs in the mid to upper 90's F (38 C) and night time lows near 70 F (16 C). Late summer afternoons often bring sudden thunderstorms, so an umbrella or rain gear could be helpful.
Winter: Daytime highs around 40 F (4 C), and night time lows near 20 F (-7 C). Occasional snow.
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Did You Know?
Did You Know that Albert Tissandier, a Frenchman, sketched the first recorded image of Winsor Castle at Pipe Spring in 1885?
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Last Updated: April 11, 2009 at 15:59 EST |