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A Land Run

makingflagsJennifer of jenslittlethings.com invited us out to her place to re-enact an Oklahoma Land Run!

She had them make flags to stake their claim and then gave a lesson on the Land Run’s in Oklahoma.

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jumpinMini land run.

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readyReady with their flags.

flagsThis was as close to period clothing as I could get with my last minute planning.

goThey are off!

hatThey both lost their hats.

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undecidedHe could not decide where to plant his flag.

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thiefApparently they listened closely about the claim disputes part of the lesson…

claimjumpThey thought trying to steal each others claim was a great idea.

lunchWe ate lunch at my oldest’s claim.

Which was really far away from everyone else.

Oh well.

My youngest pointed out that his brothers land was hotter than his land and that we should have eaten at his place because it was cooler.

Yes, I am sure your place is a lot cooler since it is a whole 10 feet away.

stateshapedShe made Oklahoma shaped cookies!

Now I need an Oklahoma cookie cutter and cookie dough, and someone to make them for me…

visitorThere was an unexpected visitor!

So cute!

It was a great day!

I have the red neck to prove it!

Or maybe that was because I was too lazy to get the sunscreen out of my vehicle.

Wilson Trail, Keystone Ancient Forest ~Prue, OK

trailAfter we heard that the Keystone Ancient Forest had a new trail open we decided to go check it out.

We had gone last year when everything was dormant and were not sure it was for us because the trails were just too easy.

treesThe Wilson Trail was listed as very rugged though so we were pretty hopeful.

trailentranceTo get to the start of the Wilson Trail you first need to go on the Chandler Trail and then the Frank Trail.

The Wilson Trail is on the left where the fire access road and the Frank Trail intersect.

wilsontrailIt is a .90 mile loop.

wilsonwarningI thought the warning sign was good.

We really like rugged trails.

trailwoods

rocksIt started dropping and having a lot of rocks.

In other words, fun!

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rocky

beautifulThis was an absolutely beautiful trail.

day12I did not want to leave.

Plop a cabin right on the that hillside for me and I would be happy as a clam(why is a clam happy?).

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upWhat goes down…

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rockwall

sunlightWe will definitely go on this one again!

theway

mapWe went ahead and went to the end of the Frank Trail, it ends at an overlook with information about Washington Irving’s exploration of the area.

ringneckedThis little Ring-Necked Snake was sunning on the trail.

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Yes, I laid on the ground with the snake to get a shot…

onthegroundSince we did all three trails we ended up with over 4 miles total.

They are only open on Saturday’s so be sure to check out their site before you head out.

 If you want something easy be sure to check out the Childers Trail, it is paved and only .60 miles.