River of Time Museum: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Exploration Tour

Come, explore the Yavapai Nation with the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center and our partners, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Experience the community’s rich culture and history on our immersive tour of the Fort McDowell Yavapai reservation led by Clissene Lewis, Director, Fort McDowell Yavapai Cultural Center and Museum. Our 7th season begins on November 6, 2025, with something new. If you enjoyed last year’s tour, be sure to sign up for a new experience. If you’ve never been on one of our tours, you’re in for a treat. Enjoy your journey in the comfort of a comfortable touring bus and with a new environmental focus, from a cultural perspective. Clissene will share stories about the Verde River and its importance as a water source for current tribal agriculture and as a central source of much that has supported the Yavapai people. Other environmental topics, landscapes, and stops are also planned, including a visit to the FMYN Cultural Center and the ‘Hmañ ‘Shawa Early Development Center Garden. End your excursion with a delightful lunch at the WeKoPa Resort Casino’s Ahnala restaurant.   Things to know: * IMPORTANT: Download this map for WeKoPa Resort & Casino showing where to park, enter, and sign in. * Children under 12 years old are not eligible for these tours. Older children must be accompanied by an adult * 8:00 AM arrival time at WeKoPa for check-in. * The tour runs 5-6 hours long * The bus makes multiple stops. That includes: - getting off and on the bus at stops. Participants must be able to enter and exit the bus under their own power, the bus is not handicapped accessible - restroom breaks - walking/standing on uneven ground in some areas * Dress for the expected weather/temperatures for the day * The bus returns to your original point of departure.   Cost $135 for Members includes coffee, pastries and lunch $145 for Non-Members includes coffee, pastries and lunch Space is limited and tours sell out well in advance.