Frontier Country, Oklahoma
Big-sky country begins in central Oklahoma, where the Southern Plains start their majestic roll to the Pacific Ocean. Novelist Washington Irving rode across these prairies in 1828 in search of adventure -- and travelers find it still. Oklahoma City, the largest in the state, is an easy-going patchwork of city and country, both down-home and cosmopolitan. The 1889 Opening of the Unassigned Lands, better known as the Land Rush, brought farmers, entrepreneurs and dreamers from all over the world here to stake their claims to brand-new towns -- ones that grew from handfuls of railroad workers to towns of 100,000 overnight. The population was a heady mix, and still is today. Each year Oklahoma City hosts the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, the world's largest powwow, as well as Asian, Greek and Hispanic festivals filled with traditional music, food and dancing. Czech farmers planted wheat farms in Oklahoma Territory -- and inaugurated colorful festivals in Prague and Yukon, where Czech delicacies like kolaches and kielbasa sausage are celebrated.
Explore Frontier Country
Lake Thunderbird State Park Cabins
There are 8 one room lake huts offering a view of the lake and a cross between primitive and semi-modern camping conditions. Located in the Little Axe camping area, there are 3
, OK CabinsGil Morgan Golf Course
One of Wewoka's favorite sons, professional golfer Dr. Gil Morgan, has this golf course named after him. This beautiful nine-hole golf course offers a challenging round of golf for both the novice and advanced golfer.
Wewoka, OK Golf CoursesWhipping Tree
Standing on the lawn of the present day Seminole County Court House is the Whipping Tree where the Seminoles punished their criminals prior to 1907.
Wewoka, OK Ethnic HeritageOutdoor Art
This surreal representation of a "bug" stands in a field along the highway just north of the Purcell city limits.
Purcell, OK ArtsAlpha Schoolhouse
The Alpha Schoolhouse was moved to the Frontier Country Historical Society Museum in Crescent, Oklahoma during the autumn of 2005. The community of Alpha was nine miles west and one mile north of Kingfisher. The Post Office opened November 7, 1893 and remained open until December 14, 1903. It'
Crescent, OK Historic SchoolhousesEskimo Joe's Restaurant & Clothes World Hdqrtrs.
Eskimo Joe's is the home of the world's best cheese fries and Oklahoma's favorite T-shirt described by the TV program 20/20 as a "World Collection." Most people don't realize that Eskimo Joe's T-shirts are printed in Stillwater in a 15,000
Stillwater, OK ToursArcadia Lake Equine Trails
The Equestrian Trail is especially made for horseback riding and nothing else. This trail is shaded with many surrounding trees, wildlife, and soft breezes. Horse trailer parking is available at 33rd Street and Air Depot. This parking lot is at the middle of the trail;
, OK EquestrianBell Cow Lake
Bell Cow Lake has four recreation and camping areas, two on the North Side and two on the South Side.
North Side of the Lake
Area A
Pavilion
Five Parking Sites (No Electricity)
Restroom Facilities
Chandler, OK Recreation
Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education
Old Central is on the National Register of Historic Places. The oldest building on campus, several rooms have been restored to look as they did in 1894
Stillwater, OK MuseumsOkfuskee County Historical Society Museum
The county's past is explored through an early-day schoolroom display and a variety of other items, housed in a 1926 Masonic temple.
Okemah, OK MuseumsArcadia Lake Fishing
Arcadia Lake is a relatively young body of water. This lake was constructed as a cooperative effort between the City of Edmond and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and opened in 1987. The normal elevation of Arcadia Lake is 1006 feet with a surface area of 1,820 acres. It is surrounded by 26
, OK FishingOklahoma University
OU ranks No. 1 per capita in the nation among all comprehensive public universities in National Merit Scholars. This year, one out of every 15 freshmen entering OU direct from high school is a National Scholar. The 1999-00 freshmen class includes 10 National Scholars, including 134
Norman, OK Colleges