Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
terested in learning about and experiencing Native American history, traditions, and
contemporary life.
Blackfeet Cultural History Tours
Step-on guided trips of the Blackfeet Reservation take guests to buffalo jumps, tipi
rings, and medicine lodges. Tours often include visits to the
Museum of the Plains
Indian.
Big Hole National Battlefield
This moving historic site bears witness to the battle between Chief Joseph's band of
Nez Perce and the U.S. Army.
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
This is where thousands of Cheyenne, Sioux, and Arapaho warriors fought under
such legendary figures as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. Lieutenant Colonel George
Armstrong Custer and more than 200 men from his 7th Cavalry died in the brief
battle. A wonderful way to explore the monument is by hiring a Native American
guide through
Apsalooke Tours.
Crow Fair
Held the third week in August every year since 1904, Crow Fair is considered the
largest outdoor powwow in the world. More than 12,000 people camp out in more
than 1,500 tipis erected on the banks of the Little Bighorn River.
Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
This mysterious carved stone wheel has spiritual but unexplained significance to
many Native American tribes. Interpretive tours are offered by local Native Americ-
an guides.
Devils Tower
This iconic rocky sentinel, the first national monument in the country, is considered
sacred by numerous tribes, all of whom have unique origin stories for it. A voluntary
climbing closure is in effect each June out of respect for various Native American
ceremonies.
