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Canupawakpa Trail |
"Pipestone Creek" is known as "Canupawakpa" (Chu nup a wakpa) by the Sioux people, meaning "Pipe River". For many generations the indigenous people have used Pipestone Creek as a transportation corridor and camped along its banks. The Sioux found a pipe along the creek when they arrived after fleeing the United States after the Little big Horn Battle in 1876, according to the local history book, Pioneers of the Pipestone. The valley was born some 14,000 years ago as a result of melting glaciers that had formed Lake Regina. Three thousand years of rushing , mile wide flood waters transformed the landscape to include the winding creek and valley, boulder strewn hills, out washes and fertile delta flats. Vegetation became established providing fruits and berries for wildlife and humans alike. The banks provide habitat for many wildlife species including ruffed grouse, deer, beaver, mink and others. Homesteaders chose this region because of fertile soils developed after centuries of periodic flooding. Walk the trail and learn about the value of these forested banks, the habitat and abundant wildlife.
Canupawakpa Trail caution The Canupawakpa Trail is now open, however there has been considerable damage to the board walk from this year's flooding, the public should proceed with caution if walking on the boardwalk or take an alternate route. WSRCD will fix the board walk asap. We are waiting for water levels to drop to allow machinery in to assist with the rebuild. For more information: Phone: (204) 877-3020 West Souris River Conservation District
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