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Pipe Spring National MonumentFort, called Winsor Castle, at Pipe Spring in 1908.
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Pipe Spring National Monument
Things To Do
Pipe Spring National Monument - Kaibab Band of Paiute Indian Visitor Center and Museum
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Pipe Spring National Monument-Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Visitor Center and Museum
Pipe Spring National Monument and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians recently teamed up and developed a new museum. Through twelve new exhibits visitors learn about the history of the Kaibab Paiutes, their interactions with other tribes and cultures, the movement of Mormon settlers into the area, as well as modern day Paiute culture. The museum is open daily and includes a 5-minute introductory video. You may also visit the museum via virtual tour.

 
Ranger guiding at tour of Winsor Castle
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Guided Tours
Winsor Castle (the Fort) is accessible by ranger guided tours. These tours are offered every thirty minutes, on the hour and half hour, all year long. Winsor Castle may also be visited via virtual tour.

 
Young longhorn cattle at Pipe Spring
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On Your Own
The grounds of the monument can be visited on your own. The East and West Cabins contain exhibits on cowboying and historic preservation.  Enjoy pioneer and American Indian crops from the garden during the summer. The orchard contains mostly historic varieties of peach, apple, apricot, plum, and crab-appple trees, as well as grapes.  Stop by the corrals and visit the horses and longhorn cattle. A hike on the 1/2 mile long Ridge Trail offers great views of the Arizona Strip.

 
Ranger guided hike at Pipe Spring.
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Talks and Demonstrations
During the summer months ranger guided walks, talks, and demonstrations of pioneer and Indian crafts and lifeways are offered daily in the cooler morning hours.

Fort at Pipe Spring  

Did You Know?
The fort at Pipe Spring National Monument was built over a spring, similar to castles in Europe and the Middle East.

Last Updated: September 24, 2008 at 17:53 EST