Gitchie Manitou State Preserve — Attraction in Sioux Township

Theres a nice walk about a half mile dosn the trail until you can go to the burial grounds or the ruins. The ruins are nice, but not one inch of it isnt covered in graffiti. Even the trees and rocks have graffiti, which is very disappointing to see that people are that inconsiderate. There are also many alcohol cans, and bottles lying around. It seems more like a place "rebellious" kids go to get drunk than anything. Although its sad to see it defaced, it does make for some cool pictures. If you want to see a clean, intact site to explore history, this is not the place. But for pictures, or just exploring in general, this is perfect for you. Would recommend for Senior pictures, or if youre looking for awesome...

Finally had the time to check this place out. I need to actually visit earlier in the summer, when the prairie is "alive". Not a whole lot to take pics of this time of year, although I did see a bald eagle soaring overhead. I have mixed feelings on the graffiti on the ruins. Was really prepared to be disappointed and disgusted in humanity, but after seeing it and spending time looking at it, it has a beauty all its own. The "trail" is well overgrown, but I guess maybe it's supposed to be. It'll be worth another visit, but at a different time...

Definitely gives off an eerie vibe, at least for me, knowing what happened here all those years ago. The silence there is very ominous I must say. I was there in July of 2018, graffiti on the ruins was everywhere, but when I returned in November 2021, the graffiti had then covered every inch of the area surrounding the ruins. I kind of do think the graffiti gives this place a sort of unique and "surreal" kind of look, but sort of sad to see as well. Otherwise, once you get further from the ruins, the graffiti becomes less evident and is...