In November 2021 we decided we wanted to see fall color in Oklahoma. Fall color is a gamble in our area and a guessing game even after the experts do all the research. Over the last few years, we’ve followed their advice and we normally miss out by a … [Read more...]
February 14, 2022 By 1 Comment
Lookout Mountain Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
Back in early November 2020 my wife and I decided to do a day trip out to Beavers Bend State Park for some hiking. We ended up hiking two trails that day. We first hiked Indian Nature Trail, an unofficial or retired trail at the park, and Lookout … [Read more...]
January 12, 2022 By 1 Comment
Hiking the Indian Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
In mid-November 2020 we decided on a last-minute hiking trip to Beavers Bend State Park with plans to hike a couple more difficult trails. Because of our poor planning we got a late start and were only able to hike a few trails before dark. One of … [Read more...]
November 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Hiking Cedar Bluff Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
Cedar Bluff Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park is a 0.9 mile popular loop trail that's located near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The trail features elevations changes, a bluff, that overlooks a river, and beautiful displays of color during the fall … [Read more...]
November 9, 2021 By 2 Comments
Old Native Stone Gymnasium in Comanche, Oklahoma
October of last year my wife and I took a trip up into West Oklahoma and did some hiking in the Wichita Mountains. As we were passing through a small community we came across an old native stone Gymnasium in Comanche, Oklahoma. I just had to stop and … [Read more...]
October 9, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Abandoned Farm House Near Central High, Oklahoma
In late October of last year my wife and I were on a road trip out to the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge when we came across an abandoned farm house near Central High, Oklahoma. We passed it by and I had to turn around and take a closer … [Read more...]
September 27, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Old General Store in Comanche County, Oklahoma
During our trip to the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge we stayed at an Airbnb about 30 minutes east in Comanche County, Oklahoma. During our trips out the refuge it has us passing through what looks like an old community at a crossroads on … [Read more...]
January 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Elk Mountain Trail in the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
The Elk Mountain Trail in the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is a 2.3 mile there and back trail that features wildflowers and scenic views of the refuge as you make your way to the top of the mountain. According to AllTrails, the trail is … [Read more...]
December 21, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Kite Trail at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
The Kite Trail at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is a 2.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail. The trail features a lake, river (Cache Creek), and great views of the surrounding area. It is also the shortest trail to get you to … [Read more...]
December 6, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Narrows Trail at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
The Narrows Trail at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is a 2.7 mile moderately trafficked there and back trail near Cache, Oklahoma. The trail follows the river along the ridge and canyon bottoms. The length of the trail depends on the … [Read more...]
