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Seek out Native American history and culture with nativeamerica.travel

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Discover the history, culture and customs of Native Americans by experiencing activities and events in 12 U.S. regions, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Name: nativeamerica.travel

What it does: The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Assn. has created an online guide and interactive map that highlights Native American travel destinations and experiences.

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What’s hot: Nativeamerica.travel is a gateway to culturally rich travel opportunities. Click on either “Destination” or “Experiences,” then browse a visual gallery of activities and events such as “Explore the Hopi Arts Trail” in the Southwest or “Rafting the Wild Buffalo Rapids” in the Rocky Mountains. You can even go on a tour in Alaska to hear the “10,000-Year-Old Song of the Sitka Tribe.” Each experience has links to nearby accommodations and local travel resources, weather information and nearby attractions. You can even create a bucket list to keep track of places or events you might like to go to. Don’t miss the Travel Tips section where you can read up on rules and general guidelines for visiting tribal lands.

What’s not: Keep searching. There are many entry points to information within the site. It’s easy to be captivated by the Experiences section, but when you’re ready to plan your trip, return to the interactive map link in the top navigation bar. Turn on the “Accommodations” button and you’ll find options such as RV/Camping, Casino Hotel and even Specialty Lodging and Resorts. Other buttons include Experiences, Attractions and Tribes.

—Jen Leo

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