The Hoopa Valley is located between Weitchpec and Willow Creek, and the Hupa people have an ancient history and culture that has been carried on through the generations, primarily through the oral traditions of the elders.

  Located on Highway 96, alongside the Trinity River, the Hoopa Reservation boundaries were officially established in 1876 after an established and successful 1864 Peace and Friendship Treaty was negotiated with the United States. The tribe established one of the first successful self-governance tribal structures in recent history and is currently the third largest governing body in Humboldt County. The tribe in 1952 adopted its constitution, which was reapproved by Congress in 1988.

  The salmon of the Trinity and Klamath rivers and the foraged foods found in the surrounding forested mountains are still an important part of tribal culture, and continue to be used in religious and celebratory ceremonies.

  The watertight woven basket techniques of the Hupa people are still practiced and taught today. Samples of the baskets can be found in local museums, on the reservation Web site and in homes throughout the valley and surrounding communities.

  The largest tribal event open to the public is the annual Sovereign Day Celebration, held the second week in August. Fireworks, music, food, an All Indian Rodeo and cultural demonstrations are a few of the things visitors get to experience at the celebration.