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If you\u2019re ready for a Northern USA tour like no other, then pack your bags for the powerful National Parks and Native Trails of the Dakotas<\/a>. This roadtrip around northern USA takes you through unforgettable landscapes, and connects you with the rich history and incredible local stories that make this one of the most fascinating parts of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be warmly welcomed into Native American villages, learn about Lakota and Sioux culture, join in MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experiences<\/a> that contribute to local tribal tourism economies, and visit iconic landmarks that will leave a lasting impression. Here’s what else to expect from this incredible Northern USA vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browse the Northern USA Tour: National Parks and Native Trails of the Dakotas<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meet Indigenous locals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On this unique tour, you\u2019ll have the incredible opportunity to meet and interact with members of Native American communities, from market traders to storytellers and village Elders. Get a firsthand account of Indigenous culture from locals such as Stephen Yellowhawk, a Lakota storyteller who will meet in Rapid City, South Dakota. He’ll share personal stories passed down through generations about important moments of Native American history.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We think you’ll like: Meet Stephen Yellowhawk: keeping his Native American heritage alive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about culture through connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of these encounters is that you\u2019ll learn about culture through genuine human connection. Through Trafalgar\u2019s extensive network, you\u2019ll unlock doors to authentic communities, and make connections you wouldn’t otherwise have access to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Pine Ridge Reservation<\/a>, you\u2019ll meet with local artists and gain a deeper understanding of Native culture through their incredible artwork. You\u2019ll take part in interactive workshops in Standing Rock Reservation<\/a> and learn about the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation<\/a> at Earth Lodge Village<\/a>. And in Rosebud Indian Reservation<\/a>, you\u2019ll connect with a Local Specialist who\u2019ll give you an insider’s view into the Sicangu Lakota Oyate Nation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet with community leaders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The beauty of this Northern USA tour is that you can meet whole range of locals, from day-to-day villagers to tribe Elders – like Victor Douville, Elder of the Sicangu Oyate Lakota Tribe. In this unique encounter, he\u2019ll give you a presentation on Star Knowledge and the importance of astronomy to the Lakota people, who call the stars Woniya of Wakan Tanka<\/em>: the holy breath of the Great Spirit. You\u2019ll meet other community leaders too, like Marla C. Bull Bear, Executive Director of Lakota Youth Development<\/a>, where through storytelling and performance you\u2019ll learn about the future of the Lakota Oyate (Lakota Nation). You\u2019ll also meet Jennifer Martel, or Wahukaze Nunpa Win, board member of the Indigenous Peoples Movement<\/a>. She\u2019ll share with you what it was like to speak at the United Nations and her experience of the Standing Rock Movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Break bread with local Native families<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Part of sharing culture with locals is through the universal symbol of connection \u2013 food. You\u2019ll be looked after well by your Native hosts, like in Pine Ridge where you\u2019ll get a lunch box meal lovingly prepared by a local Lakota family. At Rosebud Reservation, you\u2019ll go to a Native American Supermarket at Turtle Creek Crossing, where you\u2019ll lunch on delicious authentic Lakota food with locals. You’ll then learn about the reservation\u2019s food sovereignty projects and economic initiatives from a member of the Rosebud community. Oh, and did we mention all the traditional dinners and festive evenings of song, dance and food? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right, as you meet these fascinating communities you\u2019ll enjoy a range of unique, interactive experiences that put you in the best position to learn their culture. On this special Northern USA vacation you\u2019ll enjoy festive evenings with your new Native friends like Stephen Yellowhawk, or the locals of Earth Lodge Village, who’ll teach you about culture of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation through song and dance. At Standing Rock, you’ll be able to take part in ancient tradition with a traditional plant medicine workshop, using Indigenous practices passed down across generations to make your own herbal tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We think you’ll like: The indigenous experiences that make our Southwest USA tour so memorable<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit sacred sites of history and legend<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On top of all the incredible experiences you\u2019ll do and people you\u2019ll meet, you\u2019ll also visit important landmarks that hold a significant place in Native American legend. In the Black Hills<\/a> you\u2019ll trek to the Crazy Horse Memorial<\/a>, a tribute to the Oglala<\/a> Lakota warrior \u2018Crazy Horse\u2019 and a sacred site for the Lakota people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Wounded Knee Memorial<\/a>, you\u2019ll meet our new storyteller friend Warren Yellow Hair, who will spin great tales of battles and history, giving you a unique perspective not found in any history book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then at Little Bighorn Battlefield<\/a>, you’ll learn all about the tragic battle in 1876 between the US Army and the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes. As you journey across the Native American Scenic Byway<\/a>, past reservations and native communities, you\u2019ll immerse yourself in Plains Indian<\/a> history and the incredible legend of Sitting Bull<\/a>, one of the greatest Native American leaders of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlock the Beauty of the Great Plains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As you learn about this fascinating culture, you\u2019re surrounded by the beautiful Great Plains, with its vast rolling hills and endless prairies. This Northern USA vacation takes you through some of the region’s most scenic routes, including Badlands National Park, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and the Missouri River. From towering rock formations to cascading waterfalls, you’ll be in awe of the beauty of the land, including its diverse range of wildlife, with bison, elk, pronghorns, and coyotes. When you’re not steeping yourself in Native American culture, you’ll get a chance to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We think you’ll like: The best National Parks in the USA<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave with Lasting Memorie<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Parks and Native Trails of the Dakotas<\/a> tour is not just a Northern USA vacation; it’s an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the natural world, a greater understanding of American history, and lasting memories of the people and places you encountered along the way. So, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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