Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge - Lawton, Oklahoma
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge-A Unique Blend of Ecological Diversity
In the southwestern corner of Oklahoma, visitors will find the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Situated just outside Lawton, the refuge was opened in 1901 as a protected area for some of the most unique wildlife habitats in the country. Today it is the oldest managed wildlife refuge within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge spans more than 59,000 acres and is home to a wide array of different species. Within the refuge there are 240 different types of birds, 806 different plant species, 64 reptiles and amphibians and 36 types of fish. Not only are many of the species that reside in the refuge unique, but the location of the refuge is also geologically unique as well. Read more
Cherokee Heritage Center - Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Cherokee Heritage Center-A Look into the Past
Oklahoma has served as an integral part of the Native American experience for many years. Once known as Indian Territory, the state retains its connection with numerous Native American tribes even in modern times. The Cherokee Heritage Center is comprised of a museum that works to preserve the cultural and historical crafts, language and artifacts of the Cherokee Nation. In addition, a central genealogy research center and database for the Cherokee People is located at the center. Read more
National Memorial to the Lost - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City National Memorial-Memorial to the Lost
On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma as well as the country, was rocked when the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was destroyed in a bombing. Today the largest memorial of its type in the US is located at the site of the bombing. The Memorial was erected to honor not only the victims who perished in the bombing, but also the survivors and the rescuers. Read more
