Mescalero Apache Indian Cultural Center tour

Small but full of information, this museum told the story of the Mescalero Apache community. They plan to build a much larger facility to showcase their many artifacts.

Freddy Kassin, the great, great grandson of Cochise, told us the history of his tribe.

Puberty Dress

Assisting Nancy Evans, Norma Jean Coulter and
Dianne Linthicum is our guide Freddie Kassin
a great great grandson of Cochise.

Signage in the Cultural Center

Traditional Apache skirt

Inn of the Mountain Gods tour

Guide Jackie explains the significance of the decor

Amazing fountain at the entrance

With beautiful views of the mountains, lake, golf course and zip line, our guide, Jackie, told us about Inn of the Mountain Gods. A Mescalero Apache Hotel/Casino, we learned that the lake is stocked with spotted trout; the ski hill is very popular; elk, duck and brown bears often visit the golfers; and the walls of the hotel are filled with the works of Native American artists.

We gathered at the base of the beautifully detailed
lobby fountain to listen to the history of Inn of the
Mountain Gods. The fountain resembles a woven basket