Hauling Rocks, Pipestone national monument
Once large chunks of quartzite are taken out, they must be broken into smaller pieces and used to build a retaining wall.
The 16 lb. Sledge Hammer - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A regular hammer won't do the trick - many quarriers use 16 and 20 lb. sledge hammers with their smaller 5 lb. hammer.
Travis Erickson at Work - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Quarrier and carver Travis Erickson using a knife to carve a pipe stem.
Carving Demonstration, Pipestone national monument
A closeup of a demonstrator's hands as they file pipestone into the shape of a pipe.
'Ranger for a Day' Camp - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Ranger Drapeau helping girl scouts make clay pottery Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Outdoor Demonstrations, Pipestone national monument
Travis Erickson, 4th generation quarrier and carver, working outside during Covid-19.
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Cultural Educators Teach Flandreau 4th Graders at the Park
Kids learning about the traditions behind tipis and kids' games
Cultural Educator Dustin Beaulieu
Dustin Beaulieu teaching 4th graders Dakota values and language
Lower Sioux Youth Learn to Quarry
Lower Sioux youth and elders learn quarrying tips from quarrier Francis Eastman
Cultural Educators Teaching and Joking with Local Youth
J.B. Weston, Dustin Beaulieu, and Francis Eastman laughing with local 4th graders while showing them how to put up a tipi
Mark Pederson Quarrying - National Parks Gallery
Quarrier Mark Pederson working hard in his quarry, as he has done for over 40 years!
Cultural Educator J.B. Weston - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
J.B. Weston joking with 4th graders as he helps the park with cultural education and Dakota history.
Cultural Educators and Flandreau 4th Graders
Cultural educators teaching kids about tipis and traditional
Learning Together, Pipestone national monument
New quarriers Jessica Arkeketa and Gabby Drapeau joke together while taking a break from quarrying.
Quarriers Taking a Break - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Gabby Drapeau and Jessica Arkeketa take a break while Javier Lava-Ruiz and Francis Eastman talk in the corner.
Teaching at the Quarries - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Cultural educator J.B. Weston talks to visitors about the process and meaning of quarrying pipestone.
Teamwork in the Quarry - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
From left to right, Javier Lava-Ruiz, Francis Eastman, Mark Pederson, and J.B. Weston working hard together in Mark's quarry pit.
Artist George Levi Working with Flandreau Elementary Kids
Artist George Levi showing kids some artwork Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reaching the Pipestone - National Parks Gallery
Quarrier Mark Pederson working hard to carefully remove the sheets of pipestone.
Cultural Educators Teach Kids - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Cultural educators putting up a traditional tipi for Flandreau 4th graders
Leaping Rock Throwback - National Parks Gallery
Early photo of Leaping Rock (Old Stone Face)
Historic Photo of the Oracle - A black and white photo of a cave in th...
Early Profile of the Oracle surrounded by trees
Historic Photo of the Quarry Line
The quarry line before the trail was built
Harvey Derby Teaching Kids about Pipestone Carving
Harvey Derby showing kids how to carve pipestone
Harvey and Ethel Derby - A black and white photo of a man and a woman ...
Historic photo of Harvey and Ethel Derby carving pipestone at the Monument
Education at the Quarries - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Quarrier and carver Travis Erickson at a quarry with a group of youth as he explains the process.
Old Stone Face in Winter - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Old Stone Face covered in snow Public domain photograph - American ruins, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2014 AIM Sun Dance - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Beautifully decorated tipis at the 2014 Sun Dance put on by AIM (American Indian Movement)
Tipis at the 2014 Sun Dance - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Sun Dances are held each summer at the Monument.
2014 Sun Dance - National Parks Gallery
Two Sun Dances are held each summer at the Monument. One is conducted by AIM (American Indian Movement), whose flag is flying next to the tipi in the photo.
Alice Derby-Erickson - National Parks Gallery
Quarrier and carver Alice Derby-Erickson standing in the exhibit quarry. Her son, Travis Erickson, is also a quarrier and carver.
Aaron Prim Quarrying - National Parks Gallery
Pawnee quarrier Aaron Prim working hard to get to the pipestone
Tim Blue Teaches Carving - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Quarrier and carver Tim Blue teaches Dakota and Lakota youth how to carve pipestone
Cindy Pederson, Pipestone national monument
Cindy Pederson helping out fellow quarrier and carver Alice Erikson in her quarry pit.
Education in Action - National Parks Gallery
Quarrier Francis Eastman showing Native American youth how to quarry Public domain photograph of native Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - Travis Erickson Pulls Pipestone
After finding a crack in a layer of pipestone, Travis Erickson splits the layer in half with a hammer and chisel.
Gabe Yellowhawk and Jessica Arkeketa Working Hard
Gabe and Jessica came to Pipestone through Ancestral Lands internships and helped out in Natural Resources and Interpretation.
The Pipestone Layer - National Parks Gallery
The smooth pipestone layer, ~11"-14" thick, is sandwiched between rough quartzite layers and must be reached without the aid of power tools.
Ranger for a Day - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Ranger Gabby teaching kids a traditional Dakota dance. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pulling Stone, Pipestone national monument
Mark Pederson inspects the stone layer he's pulled from the pipestone seam for cracks. It took him years to reach this part of the seam.
Splitting Cracked Pipestone - National Parks Gallery
Travis Erickson finds a crack in a layer of pipestone and proceeds to split the layer with a chisel and hammer.
A Living Tradition - National Parks Gallery
Jessica Arkeketa, an intern through the SCL, learning to carve from experienced artists
Prying out the Pipestone Layers
Quarrier and carver Mark Pederson works to remove the layers of pipestone it took years to reach.
Tourist Attraction - Revealing the Pipestone Layers
The blood red of the pipestone is immediately evident as the sheets of stone come off in layers.
Cutting Stone, Pipestone national monument
Jessica Arkeketa saws through pipestone with a hacksaw.
Ice on Lake Hiawatha - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The first ice of the season to cover Lake Hiawatha.
Outcroppings in an Early Snow - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The snow in southwest Minnesota highlights the rich colors in the Sioux Quartzite outcroppings.
Tourist Attraction - Sheet by Sheet
Mark Pederson removing the top layer of pipestone. The quartzite above it comes off in chunks, but quarriers must take care when removing the pipestone layers from the 11"-14" seam so that it doesn't crack.