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Apache Country Tour
Available for groups of twenty or more. Two days, one night or three days, two nights. Departs from Phoenix, Arizona and travels to San Carlos and White Mountain Indian Reservations, and returns to Phoenix. Includes: Meals, Motel Accommodations, Entertainment, and Interpretive Tours of the Reservations.
Tour includes following attractions:
- Kinishba Ruins
Here, you will discover how the ancient Anasazi people lived many, many years ago.
- Geronimo's Cave
A cliff and a cave, this was Geronimo's hideout seen at East Fork. You will feel the excitement and the enchantment as you visit the cave.
- Fish Hatchery
Alchesay and William's Creek Fish Hatcheries show you how Native Apache Trout are incubated and reared before they are stocked into the many lakes and 400 miles of streams on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
- Fort Apache
Timber Company FATCO (sawmill) was founded in 1963. You will observe how timber is produced and delivered to the prospective outlets. The lumber produced by FATCO is sold and distributed nationwide. FATCO, and Indian-owned lumber operation is one of the most successful Enterprises of the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
- Summer Highlights Apache Rodeos
The excitement of the Apache All Indian Rodeo held during the Tribal Fair is one of the Nation's largest. Indian cowboys throughout the country compete against each other in calf roping, team roping, bareback and saddle bronco riding, bull riding, and steer wrestling. Also, Indian cowgirls compete in barrel racing. Rodeos are held weekends throughout the summer. There are other special events the contestants may enter. Arts and crafts galore and Indian food is available.
- Campfire Programs
There will be cookouts in the evenings by the streams and lakes. You will listen to Apache stories and legends around the campfire. Entertainment will be provided by the Apache Crown Dancers and War Dancers.
- Ceremonial Dances
You will see the authentic Apache Sunrise Dance held for a young girl who reaches womanhood. The young girl goes through this ceremony for four days and four nights. For the people visiting the Apache Reservation, this is an interesting and exciting experience. This part of the tour is held from Spring through the Fall. During Winter, the tour visits the Sunrise Ski Resort where you will be able to ski and tour the motel and lodge.
- Apache Cultural Center
Nowiké bagowa, "House of our Footprints" is the home of the Apache Cultural Center. This is the place where you will find yourself in the old, ancient, surroundings of the past: the pictures, the artifacts, and arts and crafts made by the Apache Indians. Legends and stories are also told here.
- Old Fort Apache
Originally established as Camp Apache in late 1871. Many of the original buildings are still in use today. General Crook's cabin was used for the Apache Cultural Center before the present "nowiké bagowa". The original Adjutant General's office is now being used as the Fort Apache community's post office. In 1923, Fort Apache was given to the Tribe and is still being used as the Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
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Phoenix Tour
Custom tours available for one to forty people. This tour visits the following attractions:
- Heard Museum
You will be able to see famous Native Peoples of the Southwest along with the Permanent Collection of the Heard Museum. Many artifacts from different tribes of Arizona are on display. The significance of rain to Native American culture is explored through this most amazing exhibit of artifacts and art. Also, usually in March, experience the annual Guild Indian Fair and Market. It brings out the finest in Native American arts and crafts, music, dance, and food.
- Pueblo Grande Museum
The story of the ancient people, the Ho Ho Kam, will be seen at this museum. Tour the ruins of the Ho Ho Kam and learn their history and view ancient artifacts from long ago.
- Rawhide
See the old west - how it used to be - the 1800's western town of Rawhide and Steakhouse. Ride the real, old stage coach from the wild west. Visualize yourself back in the 1800's as you ride this unique stagecoach.
- Native American Village
After visiting the western town, go beyond it and you will enter into the 1800's Native American Village. There, you will see the beautiful traditional clothing worn by Native American dancers. There will also be artisans selling and demonstrating their arts and crafts.
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Customized and package tours are available anytime through Moccasin Tracks Tour. Tours can accommodate one to forty people. Rates for custom tours vary, please call (602) 840-1028 today for your custom quote.