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DNA is a program of the American Indigenous Tourism Association: Rooted in culture. AIANTA’s mission is to define, introduce, grow and sustain American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian tourism that honors traditions and values. AIANTA empowers Native Nations to be leaders in tourism. The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit association of American Indian tribes, tribal tourism, cultural and private sector representatives, representatives from the tourism industry, Federal, State and local governments, colleges and universities, and friends that was incorporated in 2002 to advance Indian Country tourism. The purpose of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association is to provide our constituents with the voice and tools needed to advance tourism while helping tribes, tribal organizations and tribal members create infrastructure and capacity through technical assistance, training and educational resources. AIANTA serves as the liaison among Indian Country, governmental, educational and private entities for the development, growth, and sustenance of Indian Country tourism. By developing and implementing programs and facilitating economic development opportunities, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association helps tribes build for their future while sustaining and strengthening their cultural legacy. NativeAmerica.travel inspires travelers to visit Indian Country, informs them about tribes, and offers a starting point to visitors for trip planning. Website Features
-American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and Native Hawaiians
-Native-owned attractions, activities, and lodging
-Rich narrative experiences
-High-impact photographs and videos
-Interactive and filterable map
Who can join NativeAmerica.travel?
-Federally & state-recognized tribes and Native Hawaiians
-American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian-owned, tourism enterprises (i.e. tours, events, hotels, cultural centers, restaurants, casinos, etc.) Why sign-up?
-Control listing content– your story in your words
-Reach a wider audience online
-Free for tribes & native-owned tourism enterprises
-Visitors driven to you to facilitate bookings
09/24/2026
🚐 Exploring New Mexico’s Route 66 by RV? Make the journey part of the destination.
From Gallup to Acoma Pueblo and Albuquerque, the Mother Road connects travelers with Indigenous culture, history, food, recreation, and hospitality throughout New Mexico.
Along the way, consider stops like:
📍 Fire Rock Casino and Red Rock Park Campground & RV near Gallup
📍 Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park & Veterans Memorial, the Navajo Nation Museum, and NavajoZoo Arizona
📍 Sky City Casino Hotel and the Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum at Acoma Pueblo
📍 Route 66 Casino Hotel & RV Park and Isleta Lakes & RV Park near Albuquerque
📍 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Indian Pueblo Kitchen for even more Indigenous culture and cuisine
And those are just a few of the places to discover.
🛣️ Explore our guide to RV travel along New Mexico’s historic Route 66:
https://destinationnativeamerica.com/posts/rv-parks-in-new-mexico
📌 Discover more Indigenous tourism experiences, events, and destinations across Indian Country at www.DestinationNativeAmerica.com.
09/22/2026
Long before Spanish travelers followed what is now known as the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Indigenous peoples had traveled, traded, and built connections across this region for generations.
In this video, Dr. Karl Ho**ig, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, shares the history of the trail and its significance to the Yaqui and other Indigenous peoples who knew and traveled these lands long before the arrival of the Spanish.
The Yaqui call themselves “Yoeme,” meaning “People,” or “Hiaki,” the people of the Hiak Vatwe, the Yaqui River. Their presence and connections throughout the Sonoran Desert reach back millennia.
🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/YcAmK5S_nIY
Learn more about the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and its Indigenous connections:
https://americanindigenoustourism.org/juan-bautista-de-anza-national-historic-trail/
📌 Discover Indigenous tourism experiences, events, and destinations across Indian Country at www.DestinationNativeAmerica.com.
Dr. Karl Ho**ig, Pasqua Yaqui Tribe The Yaqui call themselves “Yoeme,” meaning “People,” or “Hiaki,” th...
09/22/2026
⭐ NEW LISTING ⭐
Pool day? Casino night? Golf getaway? All of the above? 🎰🌴
Located in El Cajon, California, Sycuan Casino Resort brings together a luxury hotel, more than 2,300 slot machines, table games, bingo, live entertainment, dining, spa experiences, and a dreamy pool scene with cabanas, a swim-up bar, and a lazy river.
Owned by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, this Southern California destination is ready for your next stay, play, and unwind kind of escape.
Plan your visit: https://destinationnativeamerica.com/listings/sycuan-casino-resort
📌 Discover more Indigenous tourism experiences, events, and destinations across Indian Country at www.DestinationNativeAmerica.com.
09/21/2026
Have a memorable photograph from along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail? It may belong in this contest. 📷
Submit images capturing historic places, landscapes, community gatherings, cultural connections, or contemporary Indigenous life along the trail.
You can submit up to three photographs, and the grand-prize winner will receive $1,000.
📅 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026
Enter: https://americanindigenoustourism.org/nez-perce-national-historic-trail/
09/20/2026
Route 66 travel is even more meaningful when you know the stories behind the road. 🛣️
The American Indigenous Tourism Association is inviting travelers to explore the living cultures, communities, and destinations that make this legendary highway so much more than a classic road trip. 🚙
🔗 Start exploring: https://americanindigenoustourism.org/reclaims-the-mother-road/
📌 Discover Indigenous tourism experiences, events, and destinations across Indian Country at www.DestinationNativeAmerica.com.
09/18/2026
⭐ NEW LISTING ⭐
⛽ Make your next road trip stop part of the experience.
Near Flagstaff, Arizona, Navajo Blue Travel Plaza offers travelers a place to refuel, recharge, and discover more of the Navajo Nation.
🥤 Try Navajo Fizz craft soda
☕ Grab Navajo Blue Coffee and something to eat
🛍️ Browse handcrafted Navajo jewelry, rugs, art, and gifts
🧭 Explore displays highlighting destinations across the Navajo Nation
Whether you’re starting an adventure or exploring Route 66, make Navajo Blue part of the journey.
🔗 Explore the listing: https://destinationnativeamerica.com/listings/navajo-blue-travel-plaza
09/17/2026
🎨 Make Indigenous art part of your fall travels.
The Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) returns to Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Oct. 2-3, offering visitors the chance to discover and shop original art by Southeastern Indian adult and youth artists.
Explore the market, find one-of-a-kind works, and support Indigenous artists while visiting the historic heart of The Chickasaw Nation.
📍 Chickasaw Nation Historic Capitol Building grounds | Tishomingo, Oklahoma
📅 Oct. 2-3
From longtime collectors to travelers looking for something meaningful to bring home, SEASAM is a great reason to add Tishomingo to your fall travel plans.
🔗 Learn more: www.SEASAM.net
📌 Discover more Indigenous tourism experiences, events, and destinations across Indian Country at www.DestinationNativeAmerica.com.
09/16/2026
⭐ NEW LISTING ⭐
🚗 Get your kicks on Route 66!
Take a deeper dive into the history of the Mother Road at the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler, Oklahoma. From Dust Bowl migrations and wartime travel to the golden age of the American road trip, immersive exhibits bring nearly a century of Route 66 history to life.
Along the way, discover the people, places, Native Nations and communities, and small towns that have shaped the cultural landscape travelers experience along this legendary highway.
🛣️ Explore the Route 66 Interpretive Center and start planning your Oklahoma road trip:
https://destinationnativeamerica.com/listings/route-66-interpretive-center
📌 Discover more Indigenous tourism experiences, events, and destinations across Indian Country at www.DestinationNativeAmerica.com.
09/16/2026
🌵 Explore the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community through the stories of its people and homelands.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is home to the Akimel O’odham (River People) and Piipaash (People Who Live Toward the Water), whose histories are deeply connected to the rivers and landscapes of present-day Arizona.
In this video, Kelly Washington, director of cultural resources for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, shares insights into the community’s ancestral lands along the Gila and Colorado rivers, the influence of Spanish arrival, and the Tribe’s connection to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/DS3D2jii33s
🥾 Learn more about the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and its Indigenous connections:
https://americanindigenoustourism.org/juan-bautista-de-anza-national-historic-trail/
📌 Discover Indigenous tourism experiences, events, and destinations across Indian Country at www.DestinationNativeAmerica.com.
Kelly Washington, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community shares the cultures of tw...
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