Image via WikipediaMato Paha (Bear Butte) is perhaps the most well known sacred site in South Dakota. It is a prayer site for over 30 American Indian tribes, many of whom perform yearly ceremonies here.By walking just a few feet along the trail to Mato Paha, you'll begin seeing colorful swatches of fabric tied here, there and everywhere on tree branches, bushes and even stumps. These are tobacco ties, and they represent the prayers of the faithful pilgrims to this beautiful mountain.
Mato Paha is designated as a National Historic Landmark (#73001746)
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