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In southwestern Oklahoma the golden shortgrass prairie extends for mile after undulating mile, mirroring the sky in its vastness. Less than a century and a half ago, the Southern Plains were the domain of the Kiowa and Comanche, who hunted buffalo on horses bridled with Spanish silver and traded with the Wichitas, farmers who lived in grass houses. To the Kiowa, the earth was sacred, and the Wichitas believed their ancestors lived on in the 650-million-year-old granite boulders of the Wichita Mountains. Travelers exploring the region today may encounter moments of similar reverence -- watching the sun set from atop Mount Scott in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, for instance, or watching an eagle soar in winter. A rowdier spirit lives endures in the area, too: Teddy Roosevelt created the wildlife refuge after he traveled to Oklahoma Territory to hunt wolves. Bison now graze on the 60,000-acre preserve, along with longhorn cattle, antelope and elk -- rugged mountain biking, hiking, camping and backpacking are permitted in some areas.

Great Plains Country Travel Destinations

Mangum, OK
Region : Great Plains Country, OK
Mangum , OKMangum, Oklahoma is the Capital of the Empire of Old Greer County and is nestled in the rolling plains of Oklahoma's southwest. Her rich history is filled with pioneer spirit which is immortalized in Granite stone memorials at Mangum's Pioneer Hall of Fame. Mangum's town site was plotted by H.C. ... more on Mangum

Great Plains Country Lake Recreation

Fort Cobb Lake
Region : Great Plains Country, OK
Fort Cobb Lake Fort Cobb Dam was completed by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1959. The lake formed by this dam has 4,100 surface acres and 45 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth of Fort Cobb Lake is approximately 63 feet. An excellent lake for skiing and fishing, largemouth bass and channel catfish are among the ... more on Fort Cobb Lake

Popular Great Plains Country Attractions

Cordell Golf Course
   |   Category: Golf Courses
Cordell Golf Course is a nine hole public course located 2 miles West of Cordell. ... more on Cordell Golf Course

Popular Great Plains Country Attractions

Red Rock Canyon Trails
   |   Category: Hiking Trails
Red Rock Canyon TrailsRed Rock Canyon features two wonderful nature trails. The Rough Horsetail Nature Trail is located in the Caddo Maple Conservation Area portion of the park at the bottom of the steep entrance hill. This 0.4 mile loop trail is marked with interpretive signs. Trail difficulty is mild. The Calif... more on Red Rock Canyon Trails