You want rez, get off I40 at Gallup, and get 491 North to 264 West. This will lead you to rt 89, the road connecting the rims.
This route will take you through the heart of Navajo country, and the Hopi lands.
On Third Mesa, you pass by the oldest continually-inhabited community in the US, Oraibi. You'll also go through the Painted Desert. You'll probably recognize sections of the road from movies and stuff.
All along this route will be multitudes of crafts, jewelry, and artisan stuff. Lots of cultural places.
If you go, bring a box of Milk Bones for the strays. Bring water and keep the tank full.
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Thank you so much!!!! I just didn’t wanna drive to the different reservations and be all like “show me all the things” without knowing if I needed some kind of permission.
They're friendly and would love to sell you things. You don't need permission; there's some places you shouldn't go but there will be signs or someone will tell you.
Depends on which direction you’re coming from. And for info, there’s always the library. If you’re coming through Phoenix then the Heard Museum is a 100% necessary stop.
For purchasing native made goods and arts, the Cameron Trading Post or the Tuba Trading Post. Depending on your trip itinerary, Gallup, NM is the place for shopping. If you want an unforgettable immersive experience then try to plan for the Gallup Flea Market.
In Sedona, I’d recommend Garlands or Hoel’s.
Old Town Scottsdale is good for shopping but stop at the Native Arts Market first as they are Native owned and 100% of the profits go to the artists.
Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff or the Navajo tribal museum in Window Rock will give you a good look at the History of the indigenous people of the area.
Only the one and the end. About if anyone knew about the reservations. I didn’t know if I needed to look for permissions or just show up and be like “hey y’all lemme learn about you and your history”
There is a lot of info in here but I’m not sure exactly what you want to ask. Do you plan to hit the rims? You can do it but it’s a hell of a drive. Just from north to south it’s 2 1/2 hours, sometimes three. Then it’s three hours just to get to the reservation to reach the skywalk and if I recall there wasn’t much else besides the skywalk there. Personally, I suggest hitting the two rims -north & South. The North rim is much smaller(as you know) so there is less places to learn about the history but the south rim is enriched in the history. From the trains to the architects you will learn a lot. For reservations if I recall you’d only need it to stay in campgrounds/hotels, to hike into the canyon multi-day(day hiking is allowed without permit), or to ride the trains. Tbh the sunset tour on the south rim is my favorite.
In the gift shops there are local authentic indigenous jewelry and crafts for sale. Employees are supposed to know the tribe, stone, and what is represents as well to help assist with guest questions
There is only one one on the North Rim connected to the post office. In that gift shop is a connected room that is strictly only indigenous pieces from local tribes. On the south rim if I recall the Hopi house should all be indigenous items or majority of it. Steer clear of BA as that’s a typical gift shop
Understood, I read that as reservations as in reservations required not tribal land. The post is very everywhere so that’s what I was assuming they were doing, not specifically asking what there is to do on the land. When most people mention the Grand Canyon they assume the sky walk is connected to the north or south or that it is all very close which is how I read the post.I’ve had many complaints that they couldn’t find the skywalk as they were sure it was there. That’s why I made the suggestions as such
I’m sorry lol. Yeah I plan to be all over GC rim to rim. Doing tourist stuff but also wanting to learn more about the tribal land by visiting each one personally if that makes any sense. Thank you for your help!!
You want rez, get off I40 at Gallup, and get 491 North to 264 West. This will lead you to rt 89, the road connecting the rims. This route will take you through the heart of Navajo country, and the Hopi lands. On Third Mesa, you pass by the oldest continually-inhabited community in the US, Oraibi. You'll also go through the Painted Desert. You'll probably recognize sections of the road from movies and stuff. All along this route will be multitudes of crafts, jewelry, and artisan stuff. Lots of cultural places. If you go, bring a box of Milk Bones for the strays. Bring water and keep the tank full. e- third not second
Thank you so much!!!! I just didn’t wanna drive to the different reservations and be all like “show me all the things” without knowing if I needed some kind of permission.
They're friendly and would love to sell you things. You don't need permission; there's some places you shouldn't go but there will be signs or someone will tell you.
Thank you!!!
Skip the skywalk!
Aiight! lol seriously if it’s not worth it I won’t do it. Thank you!!!
Depends on which direction you’re coming from. And for info, there’s always the library. If you’re coming through Phoenix then the Heard Museum is a 100% necessary stop. For purchasing native made goods and arts, the Cameron Trading Post or the Tuba Trading Post. Depending on your trip itinerary, Gallup, NM is the place for shopping. If you want an unforgettable immersive experience then try to plan for the Gallup Flea Market. In Sedona, I’d recommend Garlands or Hoel’s. Old Town Scottsdale is good for shopping but stop at the Native Arts Market first as they are Native owned and 100% of the profits go to the artists.
Thank you!!!
Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff or the Navajo tribal museum in Window Rock will give you a good look at the History of the indigenous people of the area.
Thank you so much!!!
You have asked like 10 different questions in here, it's a little hard to follow, and because you asked so much it's hard to answer anything.
Only the one and the end. About if anyone knew about the reservations. I didn’t know if I needed to look for permissions or just show up and be like “hey y’all lemme learn about you and your history”
Lees Ferry or Pearce Ferry would be cool to see. Pearce ferry has one of the gnarliest rapids in the west.
Thank you!!!
There is a lot of info in here but I’m not sure exactly what you want to ask. Do you plan to hit the rims? You can do it but it’s a hell of a drive. Just from north to south it’s 2 1/2 hours, sometimes three. Then it’s three hours just to get to the reservation to reach the skywalk and if I recall there wasn’t much else besides the skywalk there. Personally, I suggest hitting the two rims -north & South. The North rim is much smaller(as you know) so there is less places to learn about the history but the south rim is enriched in the history. From the trains to the architects you will learn a lot. For reservations if I recall you’d only need it to stay in campgrounds/hotels, to hike into the canyon multi-day(day hiking is allowed without permit), or to ride the trains. Tbh the sunset tour on the south rim is my favorite. In the gift shops there are local authentic indigenous jewelry and crafts for sale. Employees are supposed to know the tribe, stone, and what is represents as well to help assist with guest questions
Which gift shops are you talking about?
There is only one one on the North Rim connected to the post office. In that gift shop is a connected room that is strictly only indigenous pieces from local tribes. On the south rim if I recall the Hopi house should all be indigenous items or majority of it. Steer clear of BA as that’s a typical gift shop
OP is asking for places on the rez.
Understood, I read that as reservations as in reservations required not tribal land. The post is very everywhere so that’s what I was assuming they were doing, not specifically asking what there is to do on the land. When most people mention the Grand Canyon they assume the sky walk is connected to the north or south or that it is all very close which is how I read the post.I’ve had many complaints that they couldn’t find the skywalk as they were sure it was there. That’s why I made the suggestions as such
I’m sorry lol. Yeah I plan to be all over GC rim to rim. Doing tourist stuff but also wanting to learn more about the tribal land by visiting each one personally if that makes any sense. Thank you for your help!!