Enjoyed a quick stop at this state park near Bartlesville and on the way to Pawhuska. A short…read moreunpaved trail leads you to a great waterfall area. You can walk from rock to rock out to some picturesque areas around the water. The trail is pretty easy to navigate except for a few slick rocks here and there. There is an overlook we drove up to but it was just an okay view due to some tall trees blocking much of the view. Camping areas look well kept and the ranger we spoke with was very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this to out of town visitors like myself to get out and enjoy nature and the beautiful landscape of NE Oklahoma.

At first, Osage Hills State Park doesn't seem like something too special, but if you begin hiking…read morethe trails, you'll find some real gems. First, there are some rocky canyon-type cliffs the hand Sand Creek winding through them. It's really pretty and there are some waterfalls and big rocks to wade onto in the middle of a creek that gets really wide in some parts. Seconds, there is sand all around (hence the name Sand Creek), enough in some spots to feel like you're sand bathing at a beach... no joke! Wish I snapped better pictures of the sandy parts. It was a fun experience!

What a neat place! It really is in the middle of nowhere. It is nearly all gravel roads for miles…read more Max speed probably around 35mph. But it's so neat to just drive around. It's also very quiet, except for the wind. I didn't pass many other cars at all. It probably took me about 2 hours to drive through (including my stop at the visitor center). I stopped for about 30-45 mins to talk with the volunteers there and sign the guest book. They were so friendly! Both ladies were so passionate about the preserve and knew so much about its history. And also about the wildlife and plants on the prairie. They were also telling me about the controlled burn that they were doing at the time of my visit. I learned about how the burns help keep the prairie healthy. So neat! Cell reception is spotty. I have an iPhone and downloaded an offline map while still in Tulsa before my journey up there so I was worry free. Worked out perfect! Also check the website i'm close to the day of your visit to ensure of volunteer will be staffed that day. As the visitor center is run by volunteers... There might not always be someone there every day. PS... don't expect to touch a bison. There are signs warning you to stay away as they can be dangerous/aggressive. For the most part, you are supposed to stay on the gravel road.

This place is special. As part of the southern flint hills region, this protected tall grass…read moreprairie preserve is something you can't see just anywhere. Once upon a time, America was full of prairie lands, but that is no longer the case. I'm so glad this glorious area is being preserved. Go see the visitor center and learn about bison as well as the native flora that abounds around this area. Learn why fire is essential for maintaining a prairie. While at the visitor center, peek through the windows of the cutest bunkhouse ever (I'd love to spend a weekend here!). Go hike the trail they maintain and see all the flowers, bushes, trees, grasses, butterflies, bees, birds and other wonders of nature. Drive around and marvel at the grazing bison. Leave with a happy heart and your proverbial cup overflowing.

Nice lake for boating and swimming Picnic area with tables…read moreand shade Small beach area that has no lifeguard but has yellow boundaries for safer swimming The rocks have been cleared off the beach area so it's easy on the feet The wind can really pick up and made whitecaps so rowing can be tough

Corps of Engineers dedicated the lake in 1977. It has lots of picnic tables, some covered…read moreshelters, camping with electricity, swimming, playgrounds, boat ramp, pier, and restrooms with showers. No lifeguard. There is hiking. The area is in good shape and nicely maintained. There are fees for use, $8.00 camping, $1.00 a person swimming, $3.00 boat launching

Shepherd's Fold is an amazing Christian summer camp that I recommend sending your children to. The…read morestaff is very kind and make sure that your kids have everything ready when you drop them off. The food that they serve is outstanding, and you get an experience with God here that you will never forget. They have so many athletic activities, including swimming, archery, frisbee golf, fishing, and more! The counselors are so encouraging, and they help their campers develop important social skills. This is the best option for a Christian summer camp in Oklahoma that you can get!

It is a good camp, the kids there were so nice and it was a very good experience for the kids. I…read morelove this camp!!! The spiritual atmosphere was great!!

Great course with a long history! It was in good shape, even though the greens were aerated about a…read moreweek prior to playing.

This course is ok, but the staff were so rude during the beginning and end of my groups round. We…read moredidn't schedule a tee time, so we tried to get in around 4. The lady up front told us 4:40, and that we can squeeze in if nobody's at the first hole, so we squeezed in around 4:25. The lady comes out and tells us "can you guys let these gentlemen go, because they were here first in a very rude and disrespectful tone. We then proceeded to play, then when we had one hole left, a guy came by and yelled out us for having the cart of the cart path, which was barely off the cart path, and that course is not the nicest so its not going to hurt it anymore than it already is. He also yelled at us and told us to leave because it was to late, i've played there before and they didn't care then. If you are rude to your customers who over pay for a cheap trashy course and then add rudeness to that, that just shows how disrespectful and rude those people are, and how they don't care about anything other than money.

Originally had issues with gaining access to the facility, but all was resolved to satisfaction.read more

Was a member for 15 years straight. Slowly but surely members are paying more and getting less…read more - Staff is rarely present. - Cleanliness & upkeep is subpar. It's not uncommon at all for the paper towels to be empty in the bathrooms, trash cans overflowing, etc. - Machines are outdated. Worst machine selection in town. There have hardly been any improvements or changes in 15 years aside from one new seal row machine, which I like. Many people have left because the rates have stayed the same (if not increased) and machines are deteriorating. - At any given time, multiple treadmills may not have functioning incline settings, TV settings, etc. - Music is horrible and not family friendly. The playlist at this gym should be outlawed in the Geneva Convention. Several songs with sexually explicit lyrics, a couple about prostitution. Bringing my 3 year old daughter into the gym while I workout is out of the question due to the lyrics in the music. - They took out one tanning bed to expand their daughter's nail salon that is inside the gym. I don't tan, but it's just another example of them taking things away without reducing rates or offering members something in exchange, like improved equipment. Finally the topper: don't believe them when they say "no gimmicks." - They allowed and accepted a cancellation form from my wife well in advance, then lectured me about the policy their own employee didn't follow when I inquired about why I was still being charged. - I was then charged an extra month after my contract ended for not turning in our half of the form my wife filled out. Apparently they require you, the member, to remind them how to run their business and cancel your membership, even though they have the other half of the form that could be put in a file labelled "Cancellations" and organized by month. Instead, they hope you forget so they can take more money from you without doing anything to earn it. (Well, other than contriving an unnecessarily complicated and poorly communicated cancellation process -- one that they're not accountable to following themselves -- only you, the member, are. I guess that could be considered "work" by some.) - Then I was charged YET AGAIN the following month, this time for no reason. When I called and explained, the owner asked me to leave a post-it on his computer to remind him that I've cancelled. Are you kidding? Then he charged me anyways. - My calls and texts requesting a refund have been ignored. - It's just seriously disappointing to have been a member since I was 15 years old, grown up in this gym and been around the Fleaks a lot, looking up to them, even training at Xtreme for a couple years, and this is the treatment I get over a mere $65. I can't believe that sum of money is worth it to them. Don't expect to get your money's worth at this gym!

As usual, I am on the road and found a local Crossfit gym for a drop-in. The coaching staff and…read moremembers were exceptionally welcoming and ensured I felt like a part of the community. The classes have a mix of all levels and plenty of space/equipment. I hope to drop in again!

This is a true gem in the city of Bartlesville. The Crossfit work out are tough, but Brian (the…read moreowner) is patient and is willing to scale any workout to your fitness level. This is very important for a fatty like myself. I really can't stop saying great things about this place. Check it out. First week is free!

We took the family there. It was very dirty. The arcade games did not work. We will not go back…read more Not a good experience.

The bowling alley was very clean and the staff professional. My wife and I where here on a Saturday…read moreevening and it wasn't that busy.