Tagged: native-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…

Alaska by Ferry: See Incredible Places for a Fraction of What Cruises Cost

I honestly don't know what made me open my eyes. Traveling aboard one of Alaska’s state ferries from Juneau to Petersburg, I'd dozed off in the outdoor solarium—enjoying the mix of…

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…