Pipe Spring National Monument
Things To Do
Things To Do
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 five-minute introductory video. You may also visit the museum via virtual tour.
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.
On Your Own
The grounds of the monument can be visited on your own. The East and West Cabins contain exhibits on cowboys 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 crabapple trees, as well as grapes. Stop by the corrals and visit the horses and longhorn cattle. A hike on the half-mile Ridge Trail offers great views of the Arizona Strip.
Talks and Demonstrations
During the summer months ranger guided walks, talks, and demonstrations of pioneer and American Indian crafts and ways of life are offered daily in the cooler morning hours.
If You Only Have a Day
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. 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 visitor center and museum. Wander the grounds to visit the other historic buildings or walk the half-mile trail.
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 half-mile trail and enjoy the park's wild and domestic animals.
Pipe Spring In Depth
News from the Parks
State Pushing its Plan to Thin Federal Elk Herd
January 7, 2009 - 3:39pm
Unhappy with federal alternatives, the State Game and Fish Department is pushing its own plan to thin an overpopulated elk herd at North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
January 7, 2009 - 3:39pm
Unhappy with federal alternatives, the State Game and Fish Department is pushing its own plan to thin an overpopulated elk herd at North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Northwestern Hawaiian Isles Might Met U.N. Designation
January 7, 2009 - 3:11pm
The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands could become the second United Nations World Heritage site in Hawaii, joining Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
January 7, 2009 - 3:11pm
The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands could become the second United Nations World Heritage site in Hawaii, joining Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Full Slate of Activities this Month at Saguaro National Park
January 7, 2009 - 3:09pm
A series of programs are under way at Saguaro National Park. Explore the natural and cultural history of the park. Come along on a naturalist-led evening walk or join a local expert for a presentation in the visitor center. Programs will be offered at both districts. There is no charge for interpretive programs, but park entrance fees apply.
January 7, 2009 - 3:09pm
A series of programs are under way at Saguaro National Park. Explore the natural and cultural history of the park. Come along on a naturalist-led evening walk or join a local expert for a presentation in the visitor center. Programs will be offered at both districts. There is no charge for interpretive programs, but park entrance fees apply.
Park Service Rolls Out Bike Sharing
January 7, 2009 - 3:08pm
About 300 National Park Service employees have the opportunity to get around D.C. in an environmentally-friendly way. In a one-year demo program between the NPS and Lousiville, Ky.-based Humana Inc., the health-benefit company is giving 30 bikes to NPS employees to help them cut down on auto gas emissions.
January 7, 2009 - 3:08pm
About 300 National Park Service employees have the opportunity to get around D.C. in an environmentally-friendly way. In a one-year demo program between the NPS and Lousiville, Ky.-based Humana Inc., the health-benefit company is giving 30 bikes to NPS employees to help them cut down on auto gas emissions.
A Plan for Stimulus Money: National Parks
January 7, 2009 - 3:05pm
There are any number of things that could be done with the upcoming, huge stimulus package to put Americans back to work and and improve infrastructure. About $2.5 billion of that could go to our national parks, says the National Parks Conservation Association, and they have a plan.
January 7, 2009 - 3:05pm
There are any number of things that could be done with the upcoming, huge stimulus package to put Americans back to work and and improve infrastructure. About $2.5 billion of that could go to our national parks, says the National Parks Conservation Association, and they have a plan.
