TimeOut

Eagle Point (PART2)

 

On the back area of the Skywalk is a huge circular walkway/path that displays various types of Native American Indian buildings and architecture.  The first one is a Navajo Sweat Lodge.  Similar to a sauna, it is used for meditating and rejuvenation.

Navajo Hogan:

Another type of Sweat Lodge but built by the Havasupai people:

A thatched hut:

A Tipi:

A sturdy construction built by the Hopi:

From my understanding, the Tipi is a stereotypical item associated with Native American Indians.  While some primitive cultures did, those in the West and Southwest lived in much more advanced stone or adobe structures.  I guess they put the tipi there as most tourist wants to see what they imagine from t.v. or the movies, they want the legend not the real history.  At the Grand Canyon West, there is a stage where they perform what is suppose to be traditional dancing and music.  Not sure how authentic it was but IMO it's more than likely put on for the tourists.  I've been to the huge Pow-Wow they put on down in the southern part of Arizona and it was way different than what was shown here. 

Overall, I had a fun time out here.  The South Rim has much more to offer as does the North Rim area but since the Grand Canyon West is close to Vegas I would recommend coming out here if you have an extended visit to Nevada or Los Angeles.  Hope you all enjoyed this series of posts.  Lots of travels for me ahead so I'll be sharing those when I get can!  Thanks for looking everyone! 

-MW