Dixie's Lower Antelope Canyon Tours

When someone from an indigenous culture finds fame, it can help the First Nation people as a whole. This is very true when it comes to Quannah Chasinghorse.  While she has found mainstream success in the world of fashion and modeling, she hasn’t forgotten her roots . Her success, as well as her activism, has propelled her into the good graces of Hollywood.  However , her ability to remember where she started has made her a hero to the indigenous communities as well. How Did Quannah Chasinghorse Find Her Fame Early on Chasinghorse knew that she wanted to make an impact. Setting her sites on modeling, she understood that it would be a struggle. She did not have many First Nations examples to follow. This did not slow Chasinghorse down but only fed her ambitions. Still a child, she started traveling everywhere from Washington DC to Colorado. She knew that someone needed to fight so future generations would not have to.  Lobbying against hazardous oil leasing and attending rallies for in

Today, we at  Dixie’s Lower Antelope Tours  are proud to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, in honor of Native Americans across our country and all they have accomplished and endured. Two years ago, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, refocusing the federal holiday away from celebrating Christopher Columbus and toward an appreciation of Native peoples. 14 states and more than 130 cities across the United States have adopted the holiday, including nearby Page, Arizona. Even if you are not Native American, here are some ways you can celebrate with us to honor Native culture, history and traditions. Watch a movie that explores Native culture and history. Some of our favorites include “Dances with Wolves” (1990), “The Last of the Mohicans” (1992), and “Songs My Brothers Taught Me” (2015). Visit a museum that recognizes Indigenous history. One of the best in the US is the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ. It is home to incredible I

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, did you know… The tribes of Foxes, Saux, and Assiniboine played a game called shinny, which is where the modern sport of hockey originated. The sequoia tree is named after the Cherokee leader Sequoyah, who among other things created a syllabary in 1821, making reading and writing within the Cherokee Nation possible. It is estimated that as much as 60 percent of the global food supply is based on crops that originated in North America. Ancient Indigenous people were the first to domesticate the strains of maize that produced popcorn thousands of years ago. Historians believe corn itself was created by Indigenous farmers in southern Mexico and Guatemala 10,000 years ago. The  Navajo Nation  is the largest Indian reservation in the United States, comprising about 16 million acres, or about 27,000 square miles. As many as 500 different spoken languages were recognized by Indigenous peoples across the American continent prior to European coloniz

What To Know Before Visiting Antelope Canyon: How to photograph and what settings professionals use. Experience the majestic exploration of the American Southwest by witnessing first hand nature’s cloud scope, also popularly known as the  Lower Antelope Canyon . Imagine yourself in the presence of geological picturesque formations that are daunting and could very well be mistaken as that of a dream. Well, this could be your opportunity to document and forever remember this adventure as a true event and not that of a dream. Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tour , guides visitors from around the world through what many believe to be a photographer’s dream. History of Antelope Canyon: Antelope Canyon is located east of Page, Arizona. It is within the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation. The largest Native American tribe in the United States. This famous slot canyon is separated into two scenic sections; the Upper Antelope Canyon and the Lower Antelope Canyon. The Upper and Lower An