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Hiking

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge ~Okmulgee, OK

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The Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge is located around Okmulgee.

The walking and hiking paths are south of town.

There are three different ones to choose from but I cannot remember the names and the lettering is too small to read on the map they have on their site. So I only know the name of the one we went on.

This time we went on the trail farthest south on their map called the Railroad Trail River Overlook.

It leads to a observation deck overlooking a river.

It is only 1/2 mile to the overlook but we kept going after that and walked around the refuge.

Playing ring around the Rosie in a clover field.

I love Oklahoma sunsets.

There is a short trail right off 75 that just goes to a lake and another one that is stroller and wheelchair friendly.

The stroller friendly one is the boardwalk trail.

Sorry I do not have all the trail names!!!

It is a beautiful place to go and if you are quiet you might see some wildlife.

Hiking, Kid Friendly Hikes

Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area

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I first started hiking at the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area in Spring of 2009.

I had no clue I would still be going on a weekly bases in 2011! Two years and I still like to hike there.

I go once a week with other mom’s and we all make are children hike also!

We are mean like that…

And you know what?

For the most part they really enjoy it!

There are meltdowns.

Mostly from my two.

And some tears.

Mostly from me.

But there is also a lot of laughter and awe.

We are setting these kids on a path to get out and enjoy nature. I think a few tears are worth it.

Even if they are mine.

There are three main trails that are marked.

The Red Trail is a .8 mile loop

The Blue Trail is a 1.5 mile loop

The Yellow Trail is a 4.4 mile loop

There a LOT of unmarked trails so if it your first time you really need to pay attention.

I have been going for two years and I STILL need to pay attention.

Of course I am one of those people that get turned around just by looking over my shoulder.

I recommend bringing a compass with you.

Red trail is south going out and North heading back the others are North heading out and South to get back. For the most part.

The moms that have stuck by me and hiked with me over the last two years are awesome and I want to thank them.

They made me life easier by going into the woods with me and enjoying the beauty God has given us.

I will miss it if I ever leave.

I am blessed.