| Visitors to the Scottsdale area have long | | | | has opened its doors in various ways for |
| been pleased with the diversity of high | | | | visitors to experience a selection of |
| quality vacation experiences found in the | | | | activities on its native lands. The |
| community. Popular options range from sport, | | | | reservation covers 40-square miles and its |
| recreation and spa services at the luxury | | | | entrance is located just east of |
| resorts to varied shopping opportunities and | | | | Scottsdale.There are several public |
| arts and cultural programs scheduled at local | | | | recreation options such as Ke Ko Pa, its |
| museums and theaters. There are many | | | | 18-hole golf resort, that is ranked among the |
| interesting and historic sights, great | | | | nations top 10 public courses and the Fort |
| restaurants, excellent parks and scenic | | | | McDowell Casino and showroom. A small |
| vistas, but until recently one of the missing | | | | cultural museum is found near the reservation |
| options was an opportunity for visitors to | | | | recreation park, and there is a rodeo arena |
| experience the regions Native American | | | | where tribal ceremonies, pow wows and Native |
| culture. Thanks to the work of the Scottsdale | | | | American rodeos are held. Two events in which |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau, The | | | | members of different tribes compete are the |
| Scottsdale Cultural Council, Fort McDowell | | | | March Native American Rodeo and Spring |
| Yavapai Nation and the Hyatt Regency at | | | | Roundup and the week-long Orme Dam |
| Gainey Ranch, there are now several options | | | | Celebration, Rodeo and Pow Wow which is held |
| with focus on Native American cultural | | | | in November.Fort McDowell Adventures |
| experiences.Native Trails offers a series of | | | | organizes special events and tours for groups |
| free festivals that are held at the | | | | visiting the reservation. Programs offered |
| Scottsdale Civic Center Mall outdoor | | | | include private events and meals at its La |
| promenade each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | | | | Puesta Del Sol and The Ranch. These outdoor |
| in November and from January through April. | | | | event venues are decorated in heritage |
| These events feature cultural presentations | | | | themes, and activities include cowboy games, |
| and performances which are representative of | | | | group photos, barbeques and Western/Native |
| Arizona tribal traditions, including the | | | | demonstrations. Adventure packages at the |
| Hopi, Apache and Navajo. Festival highlights | | | | stables include the Verde River Trail Ride, a |
| include hoop dancing, tribal ceremonies, | | | | City Slicker Cattle Drive, hay wagon rides |
| music played on traditional instruments, | | | | and other options.This article is sponsored |
| singing and tasting of indigenous foods like | | | | by: are in travel business and wants to |
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| 866-456-2390, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation | | | | destinations of united states of america. |