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A handful of tribes are venturing into the realm of family fun in the form of water parks, amusement parks, or theme parks. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians just opened a $70 million expansion to its giant Alabama Gulf Coast water park that also offers restaurants and live entertainment venues. The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians has a $75 million deal for a Tennessee theme park that will also feature an interactive look at Cherokee military heroism. As the days of summer vacations begin to wane, we’ll take a look at the draw — and business — of tribal family destinations.
GUESTS
Major Robinson (Northern Cheyenne), owner and principal at Redstone Project Development
Kristin Hellmich, director of external communications for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Dennis Bunner (Muskogee Creek), parks and recreations director for the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge
Break 1 Music: Feels Like (song) Nataanii Means (artist)
Break 2 Music: Dm Yootu Stukwliin (song) Saltwater Hank (artist) G̱al’üünx Wil Lu Holtga Liimi (album)
