Native American Landmarks and Festivals

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A state-by-state (and Canada too!) tour of monuments, events, sites, and festivals of Indigenous American historyFrom ancient rock drawings, historic sites, and modern museums to eco- and cultural tourism, sports events and powwows, the Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada provides a fascinating tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people across the continent. Whether it's the annual All Indian Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, a dog-sledding trek in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, or a rough ride to the ancient Kaunolu Village Site on Lanai, Hawaii, there is lots more to experience in the Indigenous world right around the corner, including ...The Montezuma Castle National MonumentTrail of Tears National Historic TrailThe Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma CityThe Autry Museum of the American WestThe Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research CenterThe Thunderbird PowwowThe First Nations Film and Video Festival in various cities and statesThe Angel Mounds State MemorialThe Harvest Moon American Indian FestivalThe Little Bighorn Battlefield National MonumentCanada's National Aboriginal Veterans MonumentAnd hundreds more!Native American Landmarks and Festivals guides the traveler to 729 landmarks, sites, festivals, and events in all 50 states and Canada. Travelers not only read about the history and traditions for each site, but maps, photos, illustrations, addresses and websites are also included to help further exploration. This book lets the reader choose from a vast array of "authentic" adventures such as dog sledding, camping in a tipi, hunting and fishing expeditions, researching the history with the people who made the history, making crafts, herbal walks, building and sailing in canoes, hiking along ancient routes, exploring rock art, and preparing and eating Native foods. Organized by region, Indigenous enterprises are included in state and federal parks, including federal and international heritage sites, public and private museums and non-Native events that include Indigenous voice. This convenient reference also has a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. Whether traveling by car, plane, or armchair, Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada will bring hours of enjoyable discovery.