Interpretive Programs in Oklahoma

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Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (Cheyenne)

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site protects and interprets the site of the Southern Cheyenne village of Peace Chief Black Kettle that was attacked by the 7th U.S. Cavalry under Lt. Col. George A. Custer just before dawn on November 27, 1868.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area (Sulphur)

The ?Peaceful Valley of Rippling Waters? appropriately describes Chickasaw National Recreation Area, as it is known for its many mineral springs, cool water, flora, fauna, and wildlife. Here one?

Oklahoma City National Memorial (Oklahoma City)

Oklahoma City National Memorial honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. The outdoor Symbolic Memorial, which consists of the following segments on 3.

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge (Jet)

The Salt Plains NWR was established in 1930 as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and has been designated an Important Bird Area and a member of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network.

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Vian)

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1970 to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds and to provide food and cover for resident wildlife.

Washita National Wildlife Refuge (Butler)

"They tumble out of the sky like maple leaves, side-slipping right and left to lose altitude, feet spraddled toward shouts of welcome below.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (Indiahoma)

The 59, 020-acre Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge hosts a rare piece of the past - a remnant mixed grass prairie. This refuge is an island where the natural carpet of grass escaped destruction because the rocks underfoot defeated the plow.

Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (Vian)

Originally known as the Oklahoma Bat Caves National Wildlife Refuge, Ozark Plateau NWR was established for the protection of endangered bats and their habitat. The refuge is made up of several parcels of land located in northeastern Oklahoma.

Lake Thunderbird (Norman)

Water is stored in Lake Thunderbird, the reservoir produced by the construction of Norman Dam, Norman Project, and is pumped into two pipelines, one serving Norman, Oklahoma and the other serving suburbs of Oklahoma City.

Altus Lake (Lone Wolf)

Located in Southwest Oklahoma, near city of Lone Wolf. The lake is approximately 6, 500 acres of open water: the park area covers 4, 300 land acres. Fish species include largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, hybrid striped bass, and white bass.