Crow Nation

Crow Nation

Kahée, welcome to Crow Country.

The Crow Reservation is home to the Crow Tribe, or Apsáalooke people. Early translators misinterpreted the word Apsáalooke or “children of the large-beaked bird” to mean ravens or crows. This 2.2-million-acre reservation is home to about 8,000 of the 15,000 tribal members, 35% of whom speak their native language.

The reservation encompasses many renowned historic and recreation sites, including the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Bighorn River and Chief Plenty Coups State Park.

The Crow Tribe manages multiple businesses, including the Afterbay and Grapevine Campgrounds in Fort Smith, and Apsaalooke Tours.

Alternatively, rent a pontoon at Ok-Ah-Beh Marina and spend the day exploring the massive Bighorn Canyon, with colorful cliffs towering over the clear water of Bighorn Lake. Call 406-638-2400 from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends for reservations.

To experience the tribe’s rich heritage and culture, attend an annual event or purchase handmade goods from local artisans and craftsmen. Learn more at www.visitcrowcountry.com 

CROW NATIVE DAYS

Held in conjunction with the anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, this event includes a PRCA rodeo and parade. Plus, the Real Bird family hosts a reenactment of the battle on their property adjacent to the battlefield.

LODGE GRASS 4TH OF JULY POWWOW

Celebrate Independence Day weekend in the Valley of the Chiefs in Lodge Grass, Montana. It is the birthplace to many of the Crow Nation’s most prominent leaders, including renowned historian and last Crow war chief Joseph Medicine Crow.

CROW FAIR AND POWWOW

Held annually since 1918, Crow Fair is the largest powwow in Montana and possibly the nation. Part family reunion, part cultural celebration, hundreds of teepees transform Crow Agency into the “teepee capital of the world.” The event, which is open to the public, celebrates the Crow with daily parades, powwows, a rodeo and Indian relay races.