Oklahoma's Caves & Prairies ecoregion dazzles visitors with
its lush landscape, a rich mosaic of grassland and forest. Plan
a rustic getaway at Western Hills Resort Ranch and the adjoining
Sequoyah State Park, where golf, tennis, horseback riding, chuckwagon
cookouts and more await. Oklahoma's rich American Indian heritage
is abundant in the region, with destinations including the Five
Civilized Tribes Museum and Ataloa Lodge in Muskogee. The Fort
Gibson Historic Site captures the territorial spirit with a
re-constructed log stockade, and the Honey Springs Battlefield
comes alive every three years as reenactors recreate the largest
Civil War battle in Indian Territory. Pay homage to Oklahoma's
first world-famous celebrity, Will Rogers, at the Will Rogers
Memorial Museum in Claremore.
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Counties: |
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Ottawa, Craig, Nowata, Mayes, Rogers, Muskogee,
Tulsa, Washington, Osage, Delaware, Cherokee, Wagoner, McIntosh
and Okmulgee Counties
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Area of OK: |
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N.E. corner of Oklahoma
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Major Cities: |
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Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Claremore, Nowata, Dewey,
Pryor, Vinita, Miami, Muskogee, Wagoner and Checotah
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Outdoor Activites: |
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Camping, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, golfing,
boating, water skiing, diving, canoeing, paddle boats, bird
watching
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Wildlife: |
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Bald Eagles, deer, bass, crappie, catfish, spoonbill paddlefish,
walleye, hybrid stripers, 327 vertebrate species are native
to this ecoregion
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Of Interest: |
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- Western Hills Guest Ranch & Sequoyah State Park
- A rustic getaway for families and groups. Fishing, golf,
tennis, horseback riding, chuckwagon cookouts, resort lodge,
hiking trails, nature center, swimming and more.
- Ft. Gibson Lake
- Greenleaf State Park - one of Oklahoma's most beautiful
state parks, featuring a sparkling blue lake, rustic cabin
hideaways and a peaceful atmosphere, featuring a handicap-accessible
cabin
- Honey Springs Battlefield - often called the "Gettysburg
of the West". Every 3 years, history comes alive when
1,500 reenactors recreate the largest Civil War battle in
Indian Territory (1863)
- Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore
- J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum
- Five Civilized Tribes Museum and Ataloa Lodge
in Muskogee provide a look at Indian history.
- Honor Heights Park - Home of Muskogee's annual
Azalea Festival.
- Ft. Gibson Historic Site - Ft. Gibson served as
the main junction for relocating the Five Civilized Tribes
into Indian Territory. A reconstructed log stockade stands
on the site of the first log fort, and volunteers reenact
the lifestyle of the late 1800s throughout the year.
- Arkansas River Historical Society Museum in Catoosa
- Tulsa Port of Catoosa on the Arkansas River - An international
shipping port, the most inland ice-free river port in America
- Turkey Mountain (Tulsa) is an area for mountain
biking
- Lake Oologah
- Will Rogers birthplace, The Dog Iron Ranch
- Other State Parks: Snowdale State Park, Sequoyah Bay
State Park
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Annual Events:
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- Azalea Festival (Muskogee) (Apr)
- Heritage Days (Fort Gibson) (Apr)
- Rooster Days (Broken Arrow) (May)
- Oklahoma Renaissance Faire (Muskogee) (May)
- Porter Peach Festival (Porter) (July)
- Okrafest (Checotah) (Sept)
- Bluegrass & Chili Festival (Claremore) (Sept)
- Big Country Weekend (Vinita) (Sept)
- Garden of Lights Festival (Muskogee) (Nov-Dec)
- 1848 Candlelight Tour (Fort Gibson) (Dec)
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Terrain Description: |
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Oklahoma's Caves & Prairies ecoregion (aka Central
Irregular Plains) features natural vegetation that is comprised
of grassland and forest, resulting in a natural mosaic. The
terrain is less hilly than the adjacent Crosstimbers region
to the south and less forested to the Ozark Highlands to the
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Western Hills Guest Ranch
Sequoyah State Park
Azalea Festival - Honor Heights
Park
Musogee, OK
Fort Gibson Military Park
Green Leaf State Park - Early Morining
Near Braggs, OK
Will Rogers Memorial - "Riding
into the sunset" By Electra Waggoner
Claremore, OK
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