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
Free Boat Ramps to Hudson Lake
North Boat Ramp - A free boat launch is provided by the Salina Lions Club located at the west side of town just off the east side of the bridge on Highway 20 at N. Grace Street. There is also a winter fishing house located at the launch.
<
Salina, OK RecreationArrowhead State Park
Arrowhead State Park features 2,200 acres of rolling, tree-covered hills and rugged terrain. It is located on a peninsula of Lake Eufaula, one of the largest manmade lakes in the Southwest. The lake has 102,000 acres of water, 600
, OK State ParksOkmulgee 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 BuildingsPensacola Dam
Pensacola Dam was the first hydroelectric facility in the state. GRDA built the dam between December 30, 1938, and March 21, 1940, when depression-era labor was abundant. It is located between the communities of Langley and Disney, spanning a mile across the Grand River Valley and holding back the 4
, OK Structural LandmarksKeystone Lake Cabins
Keystone Lake State Park cabins typically range from the $80's to $180+ dollars a night. As a suggestion you might also check out Bears Glen Cabins at www.bearsglencabins.com Within Keystone State Park are 21 Cabins (with fireplace) - Cabins range from 1 bedroom for 4
, OK CabinsTalbot Library & Museum
The Talbot Library and Museum specializes in historical and genealogical research material of Northeast Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas, and Cherokee Territory with Natural History and Indian Artifacts.
Colcord, OK MuseumsSnowdale State Park
Snowdale State Park is a 15-acre park that sits on beautiful 12,000-acre Lake Hudson and has 82 campsites. The park has a swimming beach and allows boating, water skiing, and fishing. A playground, complete with a volleyball court, is also provided at this well-kept facility. There are 18
, OK State ParksCherokee Supreme Court Building
This structure was built in 1845 by James S. Pierce to house the Cherokee National Supreme Court. The supreme and district court both held sessions here for some time. The "Cherokee Advocate" was also printed in this building for several years after the original Advocate building burned. About 1875
Tahlequah, OK Ethnic Heritage