Interesting article on the Crazy Horse mountain sculpture (supposed to be much bigger than Rushmore) turning 60, and still not finished. I've never seen it, but would love to get a chance.
Another good article from last year about Mt. Rushmore vs. Crazy Horse, and some interesting connections between them.
I would actually love to take a road trip across the Lower 48, visiting some really interesting Native American sites and events, including:
Navajo National Park
Wounded Knee
Gathering of Nations
Institute of American Indian Art
National Museum of the American Indian
Chief Joseph's grave
Does anybody know any more? I haven't spent much time in the Lower 48 to know good sites to visit. I thought about Little Big Horn, but I've heard that much of it is a monument to Custer.
My true dream vacation would be a long road trip visiting these sites and much more of this country. Who's with me!?
I'll buy the food, you buy the gas.
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OMG, buy the gas?! If only cars ran on something inexpensive, such as emeralds and rubies. LOL
Seriously, you given me food for thought. I drove from California to Iowa once, and now regret that I didn't stop along the way (except to sleep... I did do that). I will have to plan my next trip better.
Visit "Sky City," Acoma Pueblo one hr. west of Albuquerque on I-40. Special events twice a year allow observation of sacred passages, twice a year. Considered the longest inhabited community in North America. Buses transport visitors up the mesa, a visitor's center is located at the base.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument; Chinle, AZ, on Navajo & Hopi lands. A national park, w/a restaurant which features beautiful woven Navajo wall hangings, fabulous views similar to the Grand Canyon with Anasazi ruins.
Earl's Restaurant in Gallup, NM: Great place to buy Native jewelry from vendors who visit the tables; fun place, pleasant atmosphere, fair food.
Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ: Don't miss this place, absolutely phenomenal, probably one the of the best in the U.S. focusing on Native American cultures.
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