Green Country, Oklahoma
From sprawling cattle ranches to curlicued Art Deco skyscrapers, Osage brush arbors to Route 66 diners, northeastern Oklahoma is where the American Dream met the American West. The area's Native American roots can be traced back to the prehistoric Spiro Mound Builders -- the story of the 12th century empire they built is told at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Park near Poteau. In the 19th Century, the Cherokee tribe built their capitol on the green banks of the Illinois River and Creek Indian councils met under a massive oak in "Tulsey Town." The Osage tribe moved from Kansas to Pawhuska, named for the Osage chief, on the border of the tall grass prairie; the tribe was confident the roots of the rich grass were so thick and deep the land would never be plowed by settlers. The discovery of vast seas of oil beneath the prairies changed the face of northeastern Oklahoma -- Tulsey Town became Tulsa, "Oil Capitol of the World," and nearby Bartlesville grew from a Delaware trading post to a cosmopolitan town boasting a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed skyscraper.
Explore Green Country
Sequoyah Bay State Park Cabins
Sequoyah Bay Marina and cabins are the perfect place for weekend getaways or fishing trips. Sequoyah Bay'
, OK CabinsOld Baptist Mission
The establishment of the Baptist Mission marked the end of the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Sunday services are still held in the 1888 church. The historical marker on the front lawn reads:
"About 4 miles north and west
Establsihed by Rev. Jesse Busyhead in 1839
Westville, OK Historic Churches
Arrowhead Golf Course
Rugged, rock-strewn hills surrounding the inlets and coves of Lake Eufaula make Arrowhead a beautiful, challenging course rated the number one public course in the state in 1997 and 1998. Mature, native trees line Arrowhead'
, OK Golf CoursesMarland Oils Building
Hominy's 1921 Marland service station is one of the few surviving examples of the popular triangle design utilized by the old Marland Oil Company (now Conoco). The building is under restoration by the Hominy Heritage Association.
Hominy, OK Historic Buildings
Checotah Roundup Club Rodeos
Rodeo has always been a part of Checotah's history. This area is home to many champion cowboys and cowgirls, some of which always return to compete in Old Settler's Day events, including the annual Checotah Round-up Club rodeo.
Checotah, OK RodeosWPA Historic Bathhouse
Once again, one can almost hear the summertime laughter echoing through the various levels and verandas of this uniquely designed bathhouse carved from native stone in 1939 by President Franklin Roosevelt's WPA public works program. Closed in the 1950's in favor of a "modern"
Pawnee, OK Historic BuildingsParadise Tree
The first tree planted in the state of Oklahoma was the Paradise Tree. It was brought over from France by A. P. Chouteau, son of Jean Pierre, in 1802 and planted by Major Jean Pierre Chouteau. Auguste Peirre Chouteau graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1806
Salina, OK Natural AttractionsTenkiller State Park Nature Center
Tenkiller State Park Nature Center is staffed by volunteers and a naturalist and is open 7
, OK Nature CentersOkmulgee Library
The Okmulgee Public Library, organized in 1907 by a local women's civic organization, was incorporated in 1910, and became a department of the City in 1914. The present Library building, the result of $100,000 in bonds voted for library purposes, was dedicated May 27, 1922
Okmulgee, OK Historic BuildingsShadow Creek Country Club
18 holes, bent grass greens, open to the public. South on Wheeler Street 1.5 miles, veer left at the curve and continue under the interstate.
Sallisaw, OK Golf CoursesLake Eufaula Hunting
Corps of Engineers project lands are open for public hunting except for developed park area and lands in the vicinity of the dam and other project structures. The principal game species include bobwhite quail, deer, cottontail rabbit, squirrel, duck, geese and morning dove.
, OK Hunting