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