Established to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds, the refuge lies at the junction of the Canadian and Arkansas Rivers and contains 20,800 acres, half of which is water.
Snow geese concentrate here in large numbers during the fall migration. Bald eagles winter here in November and December. Birdwatching (there are over 250 species of birds seen at the refuge), photography, fishing and hunting (during season) are permitted in specified areas.
Six-mile daytime driving tours.
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 CoursesAt the Overstreet-Kerr Farm visitors may glimpse life on this working farm as it was in the early 20th century. See the lavishly restored, 1895, antique filled, 14-room pioneer home that is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places
Sallisaw, OK MuseumsThis nearly block-long mural illustrates historical events throughout Sequoyah County in a collage of 21 paintings.
Sallisaw, OK ArtsFirst Presbyterian Church - 1918 Oak and Creek Streets First Baptist Church South Elm and Creek Streets
Sallisaw, OK Historic Churches14 Flags Museum is housed in the restored cabin, built in 1845, of Judge Franklin Faulkner, a pioneer lawyer of Sequoyah County. The museum contains early-day artifacts from this area. The entire museum complex includes a stretch of several log cabins with historical items on display.
Sallisaw, OK MuseumsFALLEN HEROES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY EXHIBIT AND MEMORIAL SERVICE Men have been defending our American soil for over two ce...
The shoreline surrounding is controlled by the US Army Corp of Engineers, and is habitat to various types of wildlife from ra...