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Wilson Trail, Keystone Ancient Forest ~Prue, OK

04/22/2014 Danielle Huddleston 1 Comment

After 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.

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

To 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.

It is a .90 mile loop.

I thought the warning sign was good.

We really like rugged trails.

It started dropping and having a lot of rocks.

In other words, fun!

This was an absolutely beautiful trail.

I 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?).

What goes down…

We will definitely go on this one again!

We 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.

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

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

Since 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.

Hiking, Kid Friendly Hikes, Outdoors, Wildlife Preserve/Reserve

The Redbud Valley Nature Preserve ~Tulsa, OK

01/09/2013 Outdoor Post Leave a comment

The Redbud Valley Nature Preserve is one we have heard of for a long time and been meaning to go to for a LONG time.

It is only about 30 mins. from us but I always chose a longer hike instead.

The longest trail in the preserve is a mile long so it is a little short for our usual family hikes but very nice for someone just starting out or with little ones.

We were laughing at “very,very rugged”, I have not seen that description often.

It was definitely not stroller friendly but I would not be discouraged the by the sign at all it was not that bad.

The boys gave this place two thumbs way up!

They really liked the climbing involved and the fact it was not super long.

We push them a lot…

We went around once going on the cliff trail and the woodland trail.

Then we went around again using the main trail.

The trails intersected a lot so you are doing some of the same hike again but we did not mind.

In total it was around 2 miles of hiking.

Definitely a place you want to check out if you have young kids or want a short hike in a scenic place.

It was a very beautiful hike!

They have very specific hours so be sure to check out their site before you go!

Museums/Events, Outdoors, Wildlife Preserve/Reserve

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve ~Oklahoma

04/20/2012 Outdoor Post Leave a comment

We went to Woolaroc during their Spring Traders Encampment.

I wanted to make sure we had as much to see as possible.

There was actually too much! This place is huge!

1st stop, Spring Traders Encampment.

So much fun!

I love events like this.

They have a lot of interesting things for sale.

My boys favorite things are the weapons of course…

I want a hiland cow!

So cute!

We of course took advantage of their nature trails.

They were very nice!

There are a couple of miles of trails.

One of our last stops was the museum.

It was very large with a lot to see.

There really is something for everyone!

It is located 12miles south west of Bartlesville, Ok.

Totally worth the drive!