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DAKOTA, LAKOTA, NAKOTA Travelers to South Dakota walk in the footsteps of nine tribes and legendary warriors like Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. Today, their colorful history is celebrated with a myriad of special events, museums, historic sites and artwork. POWWOWS Nowhere is Native American pride, pageantry and culture more evident than at powwows held each summer throughout the state. Beautiful feathers, elaborate beadwork, and spirited singing, dancing, and drumming draw large crowds to popular powwows every year. BEAR BUTTE STATE PARK From the 1,200-foot (366 m) summit of Bear Butte, hikers can see four states. Learn more about this sacred site at the visitor center, camp at the base, or take a walk to the summit and gaze at the buffalo grazing below. ART AND MUSEUMS Immerse yourself in the history of the Dakota, Lakota and Nakota by visiting museums like the Journey Museum in Rapid City or the Prehistoric Indian Village in Mitchell. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL This Black Hills carving pays tribute to all North American Indians and is the largest mountain carving in progress in the world. Take a trip to the top or wander through the Indian Museum of North America, nearby sculptor’s home and studio, or the educational and cultural center.
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