Indigenous Myths That Shaped American Tourism

Today Malorie analyzes the use of Indigenous myths in American Tourism. When is is appropriate? When is it appropriation? How can we be responsible tourists and ask the right questions when it comes to mythology in tourism? My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange and unusual attractions it has, as well as in… Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: Mythology and the Tourism Industry
• (00:02:15) - The Hidden History of the Smokies
• (00:06:07) - The Fight for the Cherokee Town
• (00:09:12) - The 'Maid of the Mist'
• (00:13:25) - Sedona: The Spiritual Tourism Industry