Guided Bus Tour in Big Horn Valley

Overview

This tour will take guests from the after bay in Fort Smith, up Ok-A-Beh Road to past Pretty Eagle Point overlooking the Bighorn Reservoir and down to Ok-A-Beh Marina where visitors will learn about the rich Apsáalooke storytelling tradition. The tour will also discuss the history of Yellowtail Dam, the leadership of Tom Yellowtail, Chief Pretty Eagle and the development of the Ok-A-Beh Marina, as well as Crow history, culture celebration, and government. Please note: Guests will remain on the bus until we get to Ok-A-Beh Marina.

City: Montana

Wed 18 Jun

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Starting at $40.00

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Wed 18 Jun

Starting at $40.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

20 minutes after the tour for Q&A.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Lodge Grass

The portion of the bus tour will include a history of the Apsáalooke people, including the creation story, the sacred twins and Old Man Coyote. This portion of the tour will include a history of the town of Lodge Grass, a once bustling hub on the reservation. Please note: Guests will remain on the bus until we get to Ok-A-Beh Marina.

Fort Smith

As we travel to Fort Smith Montana we will discuss the history of Crow leaders who have come from the Valley of the Chiefs., the history of Crow warrior and military culture, winter life in a Crow encampment, and the factors that led to the development of the Yellowtail Dam. Please note: Guests will remain on the bus until we get to Ok-A-Beh Marina.

Saint Xavier

As we make our way to St. Xavier we will talk about the legacy of Catholic and Baptist day schools on the reservation, the Crow Rebellion, also known as the Sword Bearer Incident. We will then focus the tour Crow governance and the changing of the Crow constitution in 2001 and how a three-branch government has affected the tribe today. Please note: Guests will remain on the bus until we return to Edge of the Camp Gift Shop.

Crow Agency

The tour will conclude with a discussion of the annual Crow Fair celebration and how it started as an agricultural fair and turned into the nation's largest Indian encampment with 1,200-1,500 teepees erected every year, five days of powwow dancing and the Crow prayer ceremony known as the Dance throughout the Campgrounds. Please note: Guests will remain on the bus until we return to Edge of the Camp Gift Shop.

Edge of the Camp Gift Shop

The tour will conclude at Edge of the Camp Gift shop.

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