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Discover scenic destinations while experiencing the cultures of the Native American peoples in Arizona's northern, southern and eastern regions; plus learn about the diverse indian communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

History History: Native peoples through time
The two larger groups were the Anasazi in the north and the Hohokam in the south. A third paleo-Indian group, the Patayan, inhabited the western territories. The ruins of these cultures dot the landscape of Arizona.

Indian country north Northeast: Monument Valley country
Monument Valley Navajo tribal Park offers the quintessential Western backdrop made famous in movies directed by John Ford. The area is also one of the most photographed.
• General Monument Valley Guide »

Northwest indian country Northwest: Grand Canyon country
Whether you're into river rafting, hiking, camping, photography, helicopter flights, bus tours or simple sightseeing, you'll find something to enjoy on the Hualapai and Havasupai reservations.

Eastern indian country Eastern: Apache country
The San Carlos Apache Tribe, White Mountain Apache Tribe and Cibecue bands live in uplands forested with aspens and pines, that eventually falls away to deserts, rolling hills of juniper giving way to prickly pear and saguaro.

Southern indian country Southern: Tohono O'odham Nation
Mission San Xavier del Bac may be the jewel of the Sonoran Desert and the Tohono O'odham Nation, but the saguaro-studded landscape and endless blue skies are just as stunning.

Valley indian country Phoenix: Pima-Maricopa country
While most visitors to the Gila River Indian Community are drawn to the resort and its three casinos, opportunities to learn about the culture and history of the Gila River Indian Community abound nearby.

Driving directions
Monument Valley is located along the Utah/Arizona border towards the southeast corner of Utah. It is just east of Hwy. 163, about 22 miles southwest of Mexican Hat, Utah and 24 miles north of Kayenta, Ariz.

Monument Valley photos »

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Prescott is the kind of town you'd expect Santa to hit up first on Christmas Eve. • Boasting the world's largest gingerbread village, a 70-foot-plus Christmas tree in the town square, and a slew of long-held Christmas traditions, how could St. Nick not bestow a little extra attention on Arizona's self-proclaimed Christmas City? • Prescott (pronounced "Pres-kitt") is nestled in the pine-filled Bradshaw Mountains of Northern Arizona about 215 miles from Tucson. It begs visitors to abandon their cars, pull on a sweater and partake in the holiday cheer that fills the streets of the historic, Old West downtown. • "It's everybody's hometown, and it's a very friendly town," said Mayor Jack Wilson. "I think that's what our distinction is." • So if you'd rather see some pine trees instead of cacti for a change, and if you want an excuse to trade in your flip-flops and T-shirts for winter boots and chunky sweaters, then a getaway to Prescott is just a few hours away. • And if you're lucky, it just might snow. ...

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