📜 Ancient archaeological site of the Blackfoot Nation, dated to 3200 BCE (5200 years ago).
🔍 Consists of a central cairn, surrounded by a cobble circle with 28 stone spokes.
🗿 Explore one of North America's oldest man-made structures (also one of Canada's oldest)
🌌 Experience a sacred site with deep Indigenous cultural significance and astronomical alignments
🏞️ Enjoy scenic views of undisturbed prairie grasslands and the Bow River Valley
🚶♀️ Walk through a remote landscape, connecting with ancient history
🦬 Discover 'buffalo calling stones' and traditional offerings
⚠️ Remote location, last few miles of road are rough (track-like) and unpaved
📵 Limited to no cell coverage in some areas
🚫 Limited amenities, no facilities mentioned
🐄 Area is crown land leased to cattle grazing company, stay on designated road
⚠️ Vehicles must remain on the designated road.
🤝 Any exploration beyond the general area requires agreement with the land lessee.
🎁 Offerings like sweetgrass, sage, willow, cloth, tobacco, feathers, or blueberries are regularly left at the monument.
👀 Look for tipi ring sites in the undisturbed grassland east of the fenced area.
🚗 4WD vehicle recommended for the rough road, especially if wet
🚲 Mountain bikes are a good option for the last stretch
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