Tagged: indigenous-culture

Chuckwalla: Some of U.S.'s Oldest Land Becomes Newest National Monument in California

In 1906, the United States Congress passed the Antiquities Act to help prevent the looting and destruction of tribal lands by greedy and careless people. That law is being invoked by…

Powwow Pointers: 15 Tips for Visiting the Famous Native American Celebrations

As a seasoned traveler who regularly seeks out unique cultural experiences, I am slightly embarrassed that it took me 40-plus years to attend a captivating one held within my own…

10 Places for Native American Vacation Experiences with Your Family

Listening to Native legends around a campfire, taking a Jeep ride through the high mountain desert, watching the colorful swirl of dancers at a powwow—exchanges with Native peoples…

New Online Hub for Finding Native American Experiences in California

A new online hub for cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, breweries, resorts, spas, and other tourism businesses and attractions tied to California's Native American communities…

Major Museum Dedicated to Native Americans Opens in Oklahoma City

A total of 39 Tribal Nations are based in what is now known as Oklahoma. Only a handful are indigenous to the state—the rest were forcibly removed from other parts of the United States…

Minneapolis Gets a New Park Celebrating Food From Its Native and Pioneer Past

The world did not freeze in place last spring when we were all sent to our rooms for a pandemic "time out." In fact, some destinations are changing quite drastically.  Take, for…

WATCH: Rare Waterfalls Appear All Over Australia's Uluru

Visitors at Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory got a rare treat this week: the sight of waterfalls tumbling over the surface of the red sandstone monolith.  That only happens when…

Travel Troubleshooter: We're Out of Cars, And You're Out of Luck

When David Nicholson arrives at the National Car Rental counter in Guadalajara, Mexico, he's told they're out of cars. And he's also on his own. Shouldn't National have tried to find…

Follow the Crowd: 4 Secrets of the Herd

Follow the crowd. That's right, stand in that long line at the airport. Buy the same ticket everyone else does. Book the happenin' hotel, the popular cruise. Go on, vacation with the…