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    Midland Valley Trail

    4.8 (5 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Turkey Mountain Wilderness Area - Portal to where?

    Turkey Mountain Wilderness Area

    4.6(56 reviews)
    3.8 miTurkey Mountain

    i'd convinced momma to bring me since i had a injection appt at a pharmacy nearby at about 64th st…read moreand we do not get to go so far south or west very often. the trip helped me recall the location of the mountain primary entrances and parking lots. specifically, coming from highway 51, exiting off the 224 exit ramp, the first entrance, on the left side, is the favorite of mine for getting flicks, with a beautiful view of the city skyline in the background to the south and an equally beautiful hilly rural landscape closer by. then, next was the main entrance i know to the trails, with map and restroom in front of it, and a awesome angle of the massive mound of shrubbery that comprises the tallest point of turkey mountain. the experience also allowed me to reflect a bit on the reason i enjoy yelping so much, that during a period of life when time is a precious commodity for me, it allows me to receive small glimpses of locations that hold a special significance, and reflect on the roles those locations, turkey mountain for one, were for me. specifically, the hiking and running trail system was and to an extent is a destination running route, with the rocky trail a fun, challenging one for runners of all disciplines looking for a cross training opportunity. also, the variety of trails and vast nature area, including at least a few trees for hammocking, presents a ideal location for a nature excursion. lastly, i'll add that we exited across the 71st bridge, which is also an alternative entrance to the 224 exit off highway 51 heading west, and in that case, the order of the entrances i've mentioned would be reversed.

    What a great hiking area! There's a wide variety of nice trails that you can take to hike on. Each…read moretrail is very well marked with different signs and markers. Also, I noticed that there were signs with a QR code that you could scan to get a map. Very helpful! The biking trails are very nice too. There are nice and well built ramps and jumps. (Sorry I don't have any picture of them) There's also a beginner trail for people who are new to trail biking (me). By the entrance, there's a water refill station and a bathroom. Very helpful after a hike. Overall, great hiking destination and I highly recommend it! Beware: don't go hiking at 12 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays because the tornado sirens are very loud!

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    Turkey Mountain Wilderness Area - Trails

    Trails

    Turkey Mountain Wilderness Area - Upward look at the stone staircase

    Upward look at the stone staircase

    Turkey Mountain Wilderness Area - See the water behind the trees? This is why I love these trails.

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    See the water behind the trees? This is why I love these trails.

    Oologah Lake

    Oologah Lake

    3.6(8 reviews)
    26.9 mi

    Easy parking and clean bathroom right next to swim beach. Arrive early for less crowds. After 3 it…read moregot crowded but it was not bad for a Saturday. There was also volleyball court, lots of grass and picnic tables under the shade too! We will def come back year after year!

    This was my first visit to Oologah Lake. I came quite early in the morning about 8:30am on a…read moreSunday. I came specifically to hike the Skull Hollow Nature Trail. No one was in the gate attendant shack when I pulled up but there were easy to follow instructions to self pay. It was only $5 for a day pass which I thought was a great deal! The hike along the nature trail was beautiful. There are many areas where you're able to look out over the lake if you follow the "hiking" trail. I took my doggo with me. I personally didn't think it was a very strenuous hike, but I'm also fairly active. Be careful and watch your footing. I also came across what I would call a "hidden beach". Unless you hike to it or know where to locate it via boat, it's quite private. I thought it was absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to come back once everything greens up and bring a lunch with me to enjoy it for longer. The trail seemed well maintained and there wasn't any trash anywhere which is what I always like to see. I hope to get back to this lake before the end of summer. I'm trying to visit a different Tulsa District Corps lake each weekend this summer! Would highly recommend!!

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    Oologah Lake - Quiet lake

    Quiet lake

    Oologah Lake
    Oologah Lake - Check out the lights at Hawthorne Bluff campground.

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    Check out the lights at Hawthorne Bluff campground.

    Dripping Springs State Park - The Waterfall

    Dripping Springs State Park

    3.7(3 reviews)
    35.3 mi

    Great little nature spot for Okmulgee. We fished along the lake at a couple remote spots and caught…read moreone little bass and a few little sun fish. We stopped at the park office and bought some cold sodas and candy. The prices were reasonable and the park ranger was helpful. The scenery is great and the park history is interesting dating back to FDR's New Deal of the 1930's. Tip: be prepared (drinks, snacks, towels, fishing poles, bait, and whatever else you need for your little adventure- a first aid kit is not a bad idea either). I wish I had spent more time here exploring, so stop at the park office first for interesting maps and literature.

    This is one of two state parks in the Okmulgee area. My wife and I camped here for one night in…read moreOctober, and although it was very busy (there was a large geocaching event being held there that weekend), we had a great time. We were afraid that it would be too crowded, but there were still several spots with sufficient privacy. There are scores of campgrounds (some of them right on the waterfront), lots of RV hook-ups, a playground for kids, and boating and swimming access to the lake. Although hiking is somewhat limited (there are just a few miles of trails), the scenery is beautiful, and the sunset on the water was idyllic. Very convenient as a getaway if you live in the Tulsa area; I'm sure we'll camp here again!

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    Dripping Springs State Park - Beautiful Views

    Beautiful Views

    Dripping Springs State Park - The water fall

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    The water fall

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