Discover scenic destinations while experiencing the cultures of the Native American peoples in Arizona's northern, southern and eastern regions; plus learn about the diverse indian communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
History: Native peoples through time
The two larger groups were the Anasazi in the north and the Hohokam in the south. A third paleo-Indian group, the Patayan, inhabited the western territories. The ruins of these cultures dot the landscape of Arizona.
Northeast: Monument Valley country
Monument Valley Navajo tribal Park offers the quintessential Western backdrop made famous in movies directed by John Ford. The area is also one of the most photographed.
Northwest: Grand Canyon country
Whether you're into river rafting, hiking, camping, photography, helicopter flights, bus tours or simple sightseeing, you'll find something to enjoy on the Hualapai and Havasupai reservations.
Eastern: Apache country
The San Carlos Apache Tribe, White Mountain Apache Tribe and Cibecue bands live in uplands forested with aspens and pines, that eventually falls away to deserts, rolling hills of juniper giving way to prickly pear and saguaro.
Southern: Tohono O'odham Nation
Mission San Xavier del Bac may be the jewel of the Sonoran Desert and the Tohono O'odham Nation, but the saguaro-studded landscape and endless blue skies are just as stunning.
Phoenix: Pima-Maricopa country
While most visitors to the Gila River Indian Community are drawn to the resort and its three casinos, opportunities to learn about the culture and history of the Gila River Indian Community abound nearby.
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