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Utah Road Trip Featuring 3 Natural Wonders

Utah Road Trip Featuring 3 Natural Wonders

Sometimes confused with the famous Horseshoe Bend in Arizona, Goosenecks State Park is an overlook of one of the most incredible river meanders in North America. From our car, we walked slowly to the edge of the overlook, peering down at the lazy San Juan River below. The river cuts through time, exposing various rock layers and leaving the most stunning, extensive meanders in the canyon.

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Discover Davis: Outdoor Recreation, Amusement Parks, and Art

Discover Davis: Outdoor Recreation, Amusement Parks, and Art

Traveling with family requires checking a lot of boxes. You want to get outside and see the enormous spaces of the Rocky Mountain West. Your partner is eager to check out Americana art and culture and to learn about Utah’s history. The kids want to be amused, and you want them to learn. Fortunately, the area surrounding Salt Lake International Airport—just 20 minutes away, in fact—can provide all of this and more.

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Culture & Fun at the Wind River Hotel & Casino

Culture & Fun at the Wind River Hotel & Casino

The Northern Arapaho Tribe owns and operates the Wind River Hotel & Casino, and the friendly and attentive staff are tribal members. The pet-friendly hotel is modern, very clean, and comfortable. The Northern Arapaho Experience Room museum offers a fascinating look into the life and culture of the Northern Arapaho tribe with authentic artifacts, clothing, weapons, shelter, artwork, dioramas and historic photos. And of course, there is always the chance to win big!

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Exploring Indigenous Heritage Across America: An Introduction

Exploring Indigenous Heritage Across America: An Introduction

When traveling across North America you also travel across the ancestral lands of hundreds of different Indigenous tribes. Indigenous communities are still very much tied to the land, and you can create a positive experience for both yourself and these communities by visiting with gratitude and respect – prepared to learn about the local cultures and histories.

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