Category Archives: Wildlife Preserve/Reserve

Top 4 places to see in Oklahoma

1. Gloss Mountain State Park

Gloss Mountain takes my breath away every visit!

You can walk along the top although the trail to get there is pretty steep.

It is worth it though for the view!

2. Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

This place is so unique and beautiful!

If you go April 1st-October 15th, you can dig for crystals!

Go to their website to find out the rules and more information.


3. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Bison and cattle roam this refuge and they have a prairie dog town!

The scenery is a great reason to visit also though!

So beautiful!

4. Talimena Scenic Drive

I love going on the Talimena Scenic Drive in the fall!

So pretty!

Honorable mentions:

Robbers Cave State Park

Fun climbs with some steep drop-offs.

Fun visit if you have some climbers.

 

Dripping Springs State Park

Pretty waterfall that you can view from the top or bottom.

I love how tranquil this spot is.

Little Sahara State Park

And so many more!

I love visiting interesting spots in Oklahoma!

Do you have a favorite?

 

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge ~Rochert, MN

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I am convinced that everything is pretty in Minnesota.

Especially in the fall.

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The Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is another favorite stop when up there.

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I am not sure of the name of the hike but it is a pretty one, out to a spillway.

It is between Blackbird Lake and South Chippewa Lake.

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Nick’s dad is a bit of a survivalist and knows what things you can eat in the woods.

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There were so many swans!

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This last trail was pretty funny.

We went on the trail it looped back to the road.

We basically doubled back to our vehicle to get to the platform.

Ha

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We headed to Itasca State Park from here!