Spirit Mountain

Avi Kwa Ame, or Spirit Mountain, is home to sacred land and a source of life for the Hopi and Chemehuevi Paiute People, as well as the place of origin for many Yuman-speaking tribes. The area contains some of the most breathtaking scenery, in addition to the biological diversity and cultural significance of all of the Mojave Desert. As an area with deep roots in Native American culture and religion and environmental richness, as a national park the region would be protected from resource extraction that would scar these priceless lands. Protection of the area would include the world’s largest Joshua Tree forest and the protection of many endangered species only found in the Mojave Desert. With the spiritual significance of the sacred land and plentiful natural resources to the Native Americans, the protection of Avi Kwa Ame would benefit both natives and visitors alike.