PATHFINDER FALL / WINTER 2018

PATHFINDER FALL / WINTER 2018 ChoctawCountry.com

HALITO! [Hello] It is with great pride that I welcome you to Choctaw Country! Within the Choctaw Nation, our focus has always been our faith, family, and culture. You can see and experience this even as you travel throughout southeast Oklahoma. The 11,000 square miles that make up our region are filled with activities for the entire family. There are ample opportunities for fellowship and a chance to escape the busyness of life and reconnect with beauty and culture at every turn. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a weekend adventure, our community members are here to welcome you with open arms and true southern hospitality. At every turn, you will find history, nature, excitement and, most importantly, culture. So come experience the Choctaw Nation and see for yourselves! Chi Pisa La Chike! [Be seeing you] Chief Gary Batton 3

Experience what is good for the soul.

CONTENTS FALL MUST DO S 6 TOP PIES 10 CRAFT BREWERIES 12 AGRITOURISM 14 FISHING 16 EQUESTRIAN 20 CLAYTON 22 SCENIC DRIVES 24 CAMPING 26 RV PARKS 30 HIKING 32 MOTORCYCLE TOURING 34 OFF-ROADING 36 CASINOS 38 OKLAHOMA HERITAGE HORSE SANCTUARY 40 TRAVEL PLAZAS 42 MAP & INFO 44 TOP FAMILY MUST DO S 28 5

FALL MUST DO S When the leaves start to change and drop, and the air becomes a little more crisp and cool, the locals begin to smile a bit more. Fall in Choctaw Country means the fun is just about to begin. SCENIC DRIVES It s really not too hard to find a breathtaking view in Choctaw Country, especially in the fall. One drive you must do is the 54-mile Talimena Scenic Drive, stretching from Talihina, OK to Mena, AR. Drive it slow as you unwind while taking in all the amazing turnouts and spectacular views along the way. CAVANAL HILL What makes a hill a hill and a mountain a mountain? Well, a hill is a naturally raised area of land less than 2,000 feet tall. Anything taller is a mountain. And at 1,999 feet that makes Poteau s Cavanal Hill the World s Highest Hill! Tell your friends you not only summited the World s Highest Hill, but that you also soaked-in the breathtaking view of LeFlore County from the top in the beauty of autumn. Walk, hike, or drive to the summit and create a memory that will last forever. 6

Seasons change. So should your view.

FALL MUST DO S (CONT.) HOMETOWN EVENTS In Choctaw Country, fall means one thing: our hometown events are in full swing! We ve got something for everybody from the classic cars at the Robbers Cave Fall Festival, to the hot air balloons at the Poteau Balloon Festival. And you won t want to miss out on one of the many annual Fall Foliage Festivals held throughout the region. Hometown events in Choctaw Country offer the perfect escape for a weekend adventure. CABINS Picture a weekend or even a week or two of playing board games, taking gorgeous hikes through the color-changing woods, and sipping hot apple cider by the fire pit. It s all waiting for you and the family at one of the many cabins in Choctaw Country. You may never want to head back home. SHOPPING After taking in all the fall scenery and events we have to offer in Choctaw Country, it s time to head out for some incredible shopping! Pick your gifts, apparel, and mementos from any of the storefronts all bursting with hometown pride and smiling faces. 9

CHOCTAW COUNTRY PIE GUIDE After a great meal when you re absolutely stuffed what s the one thing everyone seems to still have room for? Yep. Pie. In Choctaw Country, we do lots of things very well, one of which is making pies. Check out where to grab a slice. Or just grab a pie and a fork. We won t tell. SOUTHERN BELLE HEAVENER, OK What s better than enjoying some downhome southern cooking and a big, delicious slice of pie? How about enjoying them while sitting inside a refurbished train car? When you visit the Southern Belle, you ll have a dining experience you won t soon forget with a menu featuring seasonal specialties, traditional favorites, and savory sides. And make sure you save room for a slice of their famous old-fashioned strawberry pie! ANGIE S CIRCUS CITY DINER HUGO, OK For over 20 years, locals and travelers alike have flocked to this quirky diner renowned for their homemade delights and some of the best desserts in Choctaw Country. If you want to attempt to re-create Angie s recipes, she ll even show you how on their Facebook page! But no one can seem to get their meringue quite like Angie s fluffy and tall, bursting with perfect flavor. And the meringue is just one of many things worth stopping for. THE BLUE ROOSTER HOCHATOWN, OK Don t worry you won t only find rooster on the menu here! In this light-hearted atmosphere, you ll be delivered delicious food, a warm smile, and a warning to save room for dessert! And they re not kidding - their fried pies, like most of the menu, simply cannot be beat well, unless you drop a healthy-sized scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Heck, when it s this good, you may just want to have dessert for dinner. WAREHOUSE WILLY S POTEAU, OK Four words: Reese s. Peanut. Butter. Pie. Stroll in to find a quirky menu, dollar bills all over the walls, and some of the best pie you ve ever tasted. Leave a dollar of your own on the wall, then look for it the next time you come back. And the next time. And the next time. And the 10

CRAFT BREWERIES Love beer? Friends, you ve come to the right place or, should we say places? When you re ready for an incredible brew worth talking about, check out the beauties offered at these craft breweries located all across Choctaw Country. BEAVERS BEND BREWERY HOCHATOWN, OK Make the trek through the woods and up the wooden staircase to Ale Heaven. This brewery gets creative with their ales. Try their Hoppin Howl-apeno Ale for a brew with a little bite. Beavers Bend Brewery offers a wide range of beers on tap sure to quench the thirst, plus a great atmosphere for catching up with friends and family. CHOC BEER COMPANY KREBS, OK Choc Beer has been brewing in the heart of Little Italy since 1919. Named after the famous Choctaw Beer the U.S. Congress claimed was a compound of barley, hops, tobacco, fish berries, and a small amount of alcohol, this brewery is sure to wet your whistle serving over 30 types of ales. MOUNTAIN FORK BREWERY HOCHATOWN, OK PRAIRIE ARTISAN ALES McALESTER, OK If you ve never before tasted a cold one ondraft at one of the top brewers in the world, as declared by Rate Beer, then don t miss your chance right here in Choctaw Country. This Tulsa-based brewpub has an expansion in McAlester that features innovative craft brews like the Pirate Paradise - a rum barrel-aged stout with hints of coconut and vanilla, and a sour ale with ginger spices. A great beer should not be simply consumed, it must be experienced. Come and get one. GRATEFUL HEAD PIZZA OVEN & TAPROOM HOCHATOWN, OK The place to check out local brews while devouring some of the best pizza around. From light beers to dark, from the fruity and the hoppy, the crew at Grateful Head will be glad to hook you up with the perfect brew you ve been craving all day. Hike through the pine-covered mountains, and you may find yourself stumbling across this incredible diamond in the rough. With a new tap room, bigger brew system, and expanded patio, Mountain Fork Brewery has a brew for everyone from lagers for the casual drinker to IPA s for the fans of the hop. 13

AGRITOURISM Come see the forest for the trees.

AGRITOURISM There s always something special to do in Choctaw Country, especially this time of year. Check out these farms and ranches, and bring home memories that will last a lifetime. So pack up the kids and kick-off the holidays searching for the perfect Griswold family Christmas tree! HoneyBear Ranch Broken Bow 897 Redwood Rd Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.306.6020 honeybear-ranch.com Wild Things Farm 700 Beaty Ave Pocola, OK 74902 918.626.4053 wildthingsfarm.com Redbarn Christmas Tree Farm 6 miles south of town on Hwy 69 McAlester, OK 74501 918.548.3347 Maple Creek Berry Farm 33423 Pleasant Valley Rd Poteau, OK 74853 918.658.9139 oklahomablueberries.com Creekside Berry Farm 17881 SE 110th Rd Red Oak, OK 74563 918.448.8387 creeksideberryfarm.com 360 Farms 21838 S 115th St E Porum, OK 74455 918.464.2505 360okfarms.com Lil Gladys Farm n Pumpkin Patch 10084 N County Rd 4312 Stigler, OK 74462 405.694.8746 lilgladysfarm.com Arrowhead Stables 3995 Main Park Rd Canadian, OK 74425 918.339.2204 15

FISHING Atoka Lake, Atoka Broken Bow Lake, Broken Bow Cedar Lake, Hodgen Clayton Lake, Clayton Glover River, Broken Bow Hugo Lake, Hugo Lake Carl Albert, Talihina Lake Carlton, Wilburton Lake Eufaula, Eufaula Lake John Wells, Stigler Lake Texoma, Kingston Lake Wister, Wister McGee Creek State Park, Atoka Mountain Fork River, Broken Bow Nanih Waiya, Tuskahoma Pine Creek Lake, Valliant Raymond Gary State Park, Hugo Robert S. Kerr Lake, Stigler Sardis Lake, Clayton Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Crappie Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout Saugeye Smallmouth Bass Sunfish Walleye White Bass Alligator gar may be caught by use of rod and reel, trotline, and throwline. Alligator gar taken by bow and arrow, gigs, spears, or spear guns cannot be released. Alligator gar caught and placed on a stringer cannot be released (a practice called culling). All harvests must be reported to the Wildlife Department at 580.924.4087. It is unlawful to take or possess more than 25 nongame bait fish in rivers or streams, except for shad, of which 200 may be taken or possessed. Daily limit is one for any fish species of special concern in category I or II, which includes alligator gar, black buffalo, and shovelnose sturgeon. Such harvests must be reported to the Wildlife Department. 16

Just the river, the breeze and you.

BROKEN BOW FISHING GUIDES BROKEN BOW LAKE GUIDE SERVICE 203 Old Hochatown Rd. Broken Bow, OK 580.306.8149 Rates: Three-hour trip: $225 Five-hour trip: $275 Eight-hour trip: $375 1-2 people. Bryce uses a Stratos bass boat. He can usually hold one to two people per trip, but for the safety of the passengers, a maximum of three passengers may board. All tackle and bait supplied, so just bring your rod and reel. Bryce has been guiding on Broken Bow Lake for over a quarter of a century he know the best bait, tackle, and locations to hook the big ones. BROKEN BOW LAKE 4 SEASONS FISHING GUIDE SERVICE Broken Bow, OK 870.582.4561 RUDY S GUIDE SERVICE 196 Marina Ln. Broken Bow, OK 580.306.2838 Rates: ONE PERSON: Five-hour trip: $250 Eight-hour trip: $325 TWO PEOPLE: Five-hour trip: $300 Eight-hour trip: $425 THREE PEOPLE: Five-hour trip: $400 Eight-hour trip: $525 Rudy will take you to his favorite fishing spots. He s so certain you ll catch fish, he offers a unique No Catch-No Pay policy. He provides all the best bait and tackle, and even provides the gear. Rates: Five-hour trip: $275 Eight-hour trip: $375 1-2 people. An additional $100 if you would like to add a third person to your trip. Jerry supplies all bait, tackle, and gear. He has been fishing for more than 40 years, so let his experience take you to the perfect spots for the fishing trip of a lifetime. 19

Getting around the old fashioned way.

EQUESTRIAN ARROWHEAD STATE PARK EUFAULA, OK 3995 Main Park Rd Canadian, OK 74425 918.339.2204 A TO Z RANCH 64599 Ashby Rd Smithville, OK 74957 580.244.3729 atozguestranch.com BEAVERS BEND DEPOT & STABLES Beavers Bend State Park Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.6300 CEDAR LAKE EQUESTRIAN Cedar Lake Rd Hodgen, OK 74939 918.653.2991 HORSE HEAVEN RANCH Horse Heaven Ln Talihina, OK 74571 918.567.4200 horseheavenranchresort.com INDIAN MOUNDS HORSE CAMP 9 Pine Rd Clayton, OK 74536 918.457.7162 KIAMICHI PARK, US Hwy 70E Hugo, OK 74743 580.326.3345 McGEE CREEK STATE PARK 5798 S MgGee Creek Lake Rd Atoka, OK 74525 580.889.5822 travelok.com/state-parks/4972 MOWDY RANCH RR1 Box 825 Coalgate, OK 74538 580.927.5093 mowdyranch.com PLATTER FLATS CAMP LAKE TEXOMA, OK 867 Trail Ride Rd Platter, OK 74753 580.434.5864 PUSHMATAHA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Co Rd 4289 Clayton, OK 74536 918.569.4329 wildlifedepartment.com/ wildlife-management-areas/ pushmataha RIVERMAN TRAIL RIDES & STABLES 1735 Pine View Rd Broken Bow, OK 74728 405.833.6671 rivermantrailrides.com ROBBERS CAVE STABLES 2297 NW 158th Rd Wilburton, OK 74578 918.465.1500 robberscavestables.com TALKING TREES 53157 US Highway 59 Hodgen, OK 74939 918.653.2187 talking-trees.us WOODS GUEST RANCH 245 E County Rd 2020 Boswell, OK 74727 580.566.1300 choctawland@hughes.net 21

MEMORIES OF CLAYTON by Chief Gary Batton It means something very special to tell people Clayton is my hometown. Growing up just miles from the Choctaw Nation Capitol, Tvshka Homma, I gained a deep love and appreciation for my Choctaw heritage especially from my many visits to the great Museum, which has proudly stood there since 1884. The opportunity to spend one s formative years in a community of people who really look out for one another is a true blessing for which I will always be grateful. In fact, to this day some of my closest friends are those who graduated high school alongside me, and we ll always share a special bond. We ve been blessed to have lived in a community that has always supported one another and we still enjoy sharing stories from the past. As a child, I used to visit one of the local businesses in town King s Variety Store. I loved that place so much, I ended up actually working there as a senior in high school. King s is still open today, so if you see it along your journey, be sure to stop by and take a moment to shop in a little piece of Clayton history. Some of my fondest memories happened right here in Clayton. Each year it became tradition for us to go to the homecomings where all of the local families would gather spending hours sharing stories from the past and present much like any normal family reunion, except we have a BIG family! I love thinking back to the wonderful fishing, hunting and off-road four-wheeling adventures my friends and I took through the beautiful hills surrounding Clayton, and by the quiet and serene waters of Sardis Lake. Saturday nights, everyone in the whole valley would show up. After the movie, everyone would head straight to The Dairy Barn Drive-In Café to have a great meal, play pool and video games, and laugh for hours. When we were all full, we would jump in our cars and head to Main Street where the town would be completely filled with cars from one end to the other! As you can likely tell, I m quite proud of my hometown. If you ve never visited Clayton, I would encourage you to plan a visit. When you go, make sure you check out the incredible rock formations of Rock City alongside a mountain called Flag Pole Tower, located just outside the city limits of Clayton. While you re there, ask the locals about Mushroom Rock and Maxwell Creek Caves. Let me assure you, the trip and the beauty surrounding my hometown will be well worth the drive. Come see us soon. Yakoke, (Thank you) Chief Gary Batton I have so many other wonderful memories of this hidden treasure in Choctaw Country. One that springs to mind are the many nights my friends and I spent at the local drive-in theatre. Most

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SCENIC DRIVES One aspect of Choctaw Country that cannot be missed in the fall and winter (quite literally!) is the beauty of nature through the changing of the seasons. The best way to take the beauty in is by road, taking one of the many scenic drives Choctaw Country has to offer. TALIMENA SCENIC DRIVE A gorgeous 54-mile route spanning one of the highest mountain ranges between the Appalachians and the Rockies, Talimena Scenic Drive treats you to one breathtaking panorama after another. This national forest scenic byway winds along the crests of forested peaks between Mena, Arkansas and Talihina, Oklahoma. The drive offers the best fall foliage viewing in the area. BEAVERS BEND STATE PARK Winding through pine tree-lined 800-ft. ravines, this state park is home to Rattlesnake Bluffs, Mountain Fork River, Beavers Bend Dam, hiking trails, fly fishing, swimming holes, and a few hidden waterfalls. It s the ideal place for relaxing, having some fun, and for you photographers, finding the perfect shot. ROBBERS CAVE STATE PARK With cliffs up to 1,500 feet tall and 25 miles of hiking trails, Robbers Cave is a must for shutterbugs. Enjoy the view from Lake Carlton, one of the many lakes carved into the woodlands of the Sans Bois Mountains. Drive through historic sites where Jesse James and Belle Starr once used as their hideaway. PRESBYTERIAN FALLS The Lower Mountain Fork River is a fantastic destination for trout fishing, kayaking, and photography. Capture the perfect photo featuring riverside trees, gorgeous rock formations, and white waters that will tell a grand story in your photo album. SARDIS LAKE Surrounded by the Potato Hills, Sardis Lake has a number of scenic views of the area, including the Jackfork Creek and Flagpole Mountain. All types of wildlife, including the bald eagle, are known to visit the area. CAVANAL HILL Once you conquer the World s Tallest Hill, prepare for an absolutely stunning view of Sugar Loaf Mountain from the summit. Gaze upon miles upon miles of the Ouachita Mountains. From a beautiful observation deck, soak in all the vast beauty that Choctaw Country has to offer. HEAVENER RUNESTONE PARK Step back in time at Heavener Runestone, where ancient markings are rumored to be the work of Vikings. Explore the breathtaking green gully of Coal Creek as you watch overhead for hang gliders launching from the nearby 1400 foot ridges above. 24

Life is not a destation. Enjoy the journey.

Make your own starry night.

CAMPING SITES The perfect escape is right outside your front door literally. Take a breath of fresh air and let the sounds of nature push those worries to the wayside. We ve got some of the perfect havens for you whether you are flying solo, bringing man s best friend or making it a family affair. Arrowhead State Park, Canadian Atoka Lake, Atoka Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow Boggy Depot Park, Atoka Cedar Lake National, Hodgen Clayton Lake State Park, Clayton Heavener Runestone Park, Heavener Hugo Lake State Park, Hugo Lake Eufaula State Park, Eufaula Lake Texoma State Park, Kingston Lake Wister State Park, Wister McGee Creek State Park, Atoka Ouachita National Forest, Hodgen Raymond Gary State Park, Fort Towson Robbers Cave State Park, Wilburton Talimena State Park, Talihina Talking Trees Campground, Hodgen RV Camping Tent Camping Lodging Waterfront Site Electric Sewer Dump Water Restroom / Bath Grocery / Tackle Swim Beach Picnic Area Pets Allowed 27

TOP FAMILY MUST DO S Memories seem a bit nicer when family is there to share it with you. With a little nip in the air, the fall and winter provide so many opportunities to experience the natural habitat and landmarks throughout the region. Here are a few locations you can t miss when bringing your family to Choctaw Country. ENDANGERED ARK FOUNDATION HUGO, OK In historic Hugo fondly known as Circus City you ll find the Endangered Ark Foundation. This private non-profit organization is dedicated to the care of Asian elephants in North America both providing a retirement ranch for circus elephants and educating visitors about the endangered species. Take a tour of the spectacular site, see what daily care of the elephants consists of and, if you re lucky, maybe even get your chance to feed one of your new big friends! MUSEUM OF THE RED RIVER IDABEL, OK Always a worthwhile stop, the Museum of the Red River has wonders for children and adults alike. With year-round family programs, an on-site learning center, and artifacts from around the world the museum fosters a love of learning and a sense of adventure. Don t forget to check out Oklahoma s Dinosaur who looms over the museum! FORT TOWSON HISTORIC SITE FORT TOWSON, OK A day full of interesting stories and compelling info for history buffs. This museum and historic site brings Fort Towson s history back to life as it showcases the battles, tribal history and stories of the area. Be sure to ask for the interactive tablets kids can use throughout the exhibit. ROBBERS CAVE STATE PARK WILBURTON, OK When you want a perfect quiet spot where you and the fam can camp or grab a room at the lodge, and then spend your days exploring, hiking, canoeing, fishing and visiting historic outlaw sites, Robbers Cave State Park is the place to be! Oh, and did we mention the miniature horses? Come on, who doesn t like miniature horses? You gotta see those! BIGFOOT MCCURTAIN COUNTY, OK Maybe, just maybe, you ll be the one to finally solve the mystery of the ages! Some of the highest number of Sasquatch sightings are right here in Choctaw Country, specifically in McCurtain County. So grab your binoculars, your camera and your map, and either search him out on your own or hook-up with one of the expedition groups. Good luck, and tell him we said hello! 28

Make up your own rules.

Take home with you.

RV PARKS When you re ready to hit the great outdoors, sometimes it s nice to bring a bit of the great indoors along for the ride. Your RV is your homeaway-from-home, and our RV parks let you park that home in some of the prettiest scenery in the area. Here are the many RV parks you can choose from in Choctaw Country. ANTLERS RV PARK / ANTLERS Come and reconnect with your family and friends as you relax and enjoy the nature of Choctaw Country. There are plenty of RV spots available, with a large building for meetings and a smoker grill available for campers. LINCOLN ROAD RV PARK / IDABEL Head for seclusion in the beautiful tall pine trees and country setting. Stables are available and management lives on-site. Close to everything Idabel has to offer, with plenty of room to roam at Lincoln Road RV Park. BIG CEDAR RV PARKS & CABINS / HODGEN Off the beaten path at this RV park, you can expect more quiet and solitude and less hustle and bustle. The camp has its very own small store with food and RV supplies. They have numerous sites that are full service with cable and Wi-Fi. CHOCTAW RV PARK / DURANT The #1 KOA RV park in all of Oklahoma, the Choctaw RV Park offers a clean, comfortable, leisure experience for our guests on the go. Each location has a covered table and grill with a nearby gathering space, pool, showers and beverage center to ensure that you ll feel right at home. K RIVER / MOYERS Pull in to this high-adventure campground surrounded by forests, lakes, rocks, and the Kiamichi River. Here, guests can canoe, kayak, fish, or even pan for gold. This bustling camp also has a soft side with an incredible bird watching experience. MOUNTAINSIDE CAMPGROUND & RV PARK / SMITHVILLE This quiet guest vacation site is near the beautiful Kiamichi Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma. Perfect for hunting, camping, hiking and relaxing with friends and family. Convenient location with easy highway access makes it a great place for family reunions, weddings and other group events. SAWYER RV PARK / SAWYER Bring your furry loved ones to this petfriendly RV park. When the clouds fill the sky, not to worry. Sawyer features a storm shelter large enough to hold the entire park. Military members, past and present, ask about their free night. SECLUDED ACRES / BROKEN BOW Hook up in the Smokies of the Southwest for a quiet weekend or a fun-filled time. This camp is a breath of fresh air that provides a wide range of tourist activities. Visit the gift shop, Old Time Photo Studio, Old West Town Mini Golf, and ice cream parlor. 31

HIKING TRAILS BILLY CREEK WEST TRAIL HEAVENER Length: 8 miles Elevation: 880 to 1,700 feet Difficultly: Hard Type: Loop BEECH CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM HODGEN Length: 2.5 miles to Cascades Various loops totaling 32.5 miles Elevation: 2,200 feet Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Type: Multiple Loops BOARDSTAND TRAIL TALIHINA Length: 7.5 miles Loop totaling 23.1 Miles Elevation: 600 to 1,400 feet Difficulty: Moderate Type: Out & Back / Loop CEDAR LAKE (CL) AND OLD PINE TRAILS (OP) HODGEN Length: CL 2.9 miles OP 0.4 mile Elevation: 700 feet Difficulty: Easy Type: Loop DAVID BOREN HIKING TRAIL BROKEN BOW Length: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy to Hard Type: Out & Back MCGEE CREEK RECREATION AREA ATOKA Length: 30 Miles Elevation: 1,000 feet Difficulty: Moderate Type: Multiple Loops ROBBERS CAVE STATE PARK WILBURTON Length: 1 mile Mountain Trail 6.7 Miles Difficulty: Hard Type: Loops / Mountain Trail Out & Back OUACHITA NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL TALIHINA Length: 192 miles (57 miles in OK) Elevation: 600 to 2,600 feet Difficulty: Moderate to hard Type: Point-to-Point 32

Start your adventure early.

Hog the road in anticipation.

MOTORCYCLE TOURING Open up your engine as you cruise the winding turns and straights across Choctaw Country. Feel the crisp air as you experience the changing of the season for a ride like no other. Touring the great outdoors solo or with friends and loved ones never felt so good! TALIMENA SCENIC DRIVE Thousands of motorcycles take this mountain top pass year round to enjoy all the fresh air and beautiful vistas. It is sure to be one of the best rides of your life. MCALESTER This ride is for a rider that likes old-school settings. Visit the historic downtown area while you re there, eat some good food, and take some cool pictures with the old-school gas stations. SPIRO If you re looking for a little longer ride, beautiful Spiro in nature-filled LeFlore County is the place to go. Enjoy some good food and don t forget to check out the Spiro Mounds archaeological site while you re there. It s the only pre-historic Native American archaeological site open to the public in Oklahoma! TVSHKA HOMMA With a beautiful view of Lake Sardis and Nanih Waiyah, partnered with the rolling hills in the background, the ride to Tvshka Homma is one for the books. While you re there, check out the historic Capitol building and the Museum inside. POTEAU This is an amazing ride with a beautiful ending. When you get to Poteau, be sure to drive to the top of the world s highest hill, reaching a peak of 1,999 feet just one foot shy of a mountain! Be sure to bring your camera for the perfect selfie! WILBURTON If you re looking for a long ride and want a weekend getaway, call and book your trip today at the famous Robber s Cave State Park. With all the curves and turns, you ll have a blast both getting there and being there! BROKEN BOW Any drive you take through Broken Bow is going to be one of the most beautiful rides you ll experience in Choctaw Country. With all the beautiful scenery and rolling hills as far as the eyes can see, it won t take you long to figure out why. Once you get there, renting a cabin to enjoy the breathtaking scenery may not be a bad idea. 35

OFF-ROADING Get off the beaten path and get some mud on those tires. All you offroaders know exactly what we re talking about! The terrain and scenery during the fall months offers a completely different off-road experience for the seasoned adventurer. Solitude or high-octane excitement is never far away in Choctaw Country. Check out our top spots for off-roading. A TO Z GUEST RANCH / OCTAVIA Experience the beauty of Oklahoma from the power of an ATV! You ll have rockclimbing mountain views, old fire towers, water crossings and lots of timber. These trails allow you to drive straight out from your cabin or camp site right into the fun. BEAVERS BEND / BROKEN BOW If your idea of a fun afternoon drive involves tearing across the terrain without a paved street in sight, the Beavers Bend trails will be your off-road paradise. With dozens of trail options at your disposal, you ll probably want to plan to extend your stay. BURRIS VALLEY RANCH / CLAYTON Challenge yourself with one of the most brutal off-road areas in existence. From steep mountains to rocky terrain, you choose the path. Bunkhouses sleep up to ten people, so grab your friends and your family, and head out for a dirty, dusty, amazing weekend in the mud. NTR OFFROAD / BENNINGTON This 560+ acre mud park is one of the newest additions to Choctaw Country. Your whole family will probably get a little dirty at an unforgettable day of mud pit racing. PINE MOUNTAIN ATV PARK / RATTAN This 1,700-acre ATV park is located in the wooded hills near Rattan. Make it an allday outing to get the full experience of riding in the heart of Choctaw Country. RED RIVER ATV PARK / HENDRIX 400 acres of riding trails and mud pits the perfect place to open it up and let loose in the mud and sand. Located near Hendrix on the banks of the Red River. ROBBERS CAVE STATE PARK / WILBURTON Exhilarating ATV trails with steep rock crawls and narrow crossings await, tucked away in the San Bois Mountains. They say the journey is thrilling, but the real reward is getting to the top for the breathtaking view. TEXOMA MUD PARK / BOKCHITO This off-road course is a cool, fun place to kick back with friends and family. With ATV trails, live bands, and plenty of mud, you ll have a blast while kicking up some mud and listening to some absolutely incredible music. 36

Get off the beaten path.

CASINOS With your favorite games in the newest titles, top entertainment acts, delicious dining and outstanding service, you re sure to have an amazing experience at the Choctaw Casino destination of your choice. For a little fun-on-the-go or a break from your travels, visit one of the Casino Too locations found in the Choctaw Travel Plazas across southeast Oklahoma. CASINOS & RESORTS: Durant 4216 S Hwy 69/75 888.652.4628 Grant 1516 U.S. 271 580.326.8397 Pocola 3400 Choctaw Rd 800.590.5825 CASINOS: Broken Bow 790 S Park Dr 580.584.5450 Idabel 425 SE Washington St 800.634.2582 McAlester 1638 S George Nigh Expy 877.904.8444 Stringtown 893 N Hwy 69 580.346.7862 Stigler 1801 E Main St 918.967.8364 CASINO TOOS: Antlers 1319 W Main St 580.298.4735 Atoka 1390 S Mississippi Ave 580.364.0313 Broken Bow 1800 S Park Dr 580.584.5528 Durant East 4015 Choctaw Rd 580.920.2186 Durant West 4169 Choctaw Rd 580.924.7210 Garvin 10545 State Hwy 37 580.746.2212 Grant 1516 US Hwy 271 S 580.326.7595 Heavener 505 N Hwy 59 918.653.3106 Idabel 2449 E Washington St 580.286.2596 McAlester 1640 S George Nigh Expy 918.426.6390 Pocola 3402 A Service Rd 918.436.2425 Poteau 4105 N Broadway St 918.947.3392 Stringtown 897 N Hwy 69 580.346.7478 Wilburton 902 W Main St 918.465.0469 39

OKLAHOMA HERITAGE HORSE SANCTUARY Hooves drumming the solid ground. Trembling earth beneath them. Manes dancing. Close your eyes and hear their music. See their coats of many colors. These are the Colonial Spanish Horses. Better known as the Spanish Mustang or Native American Horse, the Colonial Spanish Horse is a direct descendant of the horses Spanish Conquistadors brought over to America in the 1500s. After the Choctaw people first encountered them in the 1600s, these horses became an essential part of their native culture. The breed is unique known for their alertness, endurance, athletic ability and pleasant disposition. These majestic creatures once freely ran the mountains of southeast Oklahoma but, due to the loss of their habitat, they now require daily care as they are not a self-sustaining breed. Established in 2015 to promote the preservation of this endangered breed, the Oklahoma Heritage Horse Sanctuary (OHHS) is the largest supporter of the Colonial Spanish Horse/Heritage Horse of Oklahoma, as designated in State Resolution No. 34. From May to November, the OHHS welcomes visitors with guided tours each beginning with an introduction to the breed, historical facts and information on the sanctuary. The primitive viewing pastures provide a natural setting for the horses that offers great photo opportunities and hands-on, interactive moments with the mustangs. When you leave this little slice of Mustang Heaven, you ll take with you stories to share and memories for a lifetime. For tour information or to become a donor or sponsor, visit www.okheritagehorse.com. Follow us on Facebook A Horse s Tale Follow us on Facebook Oklahoma Heritage Horse Sanctuary

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Take the road less traveled.

TRAVEL PLAZAS Your car can t run on an empty tank and neither can you! But when you pull up to a Choctaw Travel Plaza, it doesn t matter which tank is empty. We offer fuel for your car, a tasty selection of food and drinks to fuel you, and be sure to visit a Casino Too with plenty of ways to fuel a little fun. While traveling through southeast Oklahoma, visit a Choctaw Travel Plaza. Antlers 1319 W Main St 580.298.4735 Grant 1516 US Hwy 271 S 580.326.7595 Poteau 4105 N Broadway St 918.947.3392 Atoka 1390 S Mississippi Ave 580.364.0313 Heavener 505 N Hwy 59 918.653.3106 Stringtown 897 N Hwy 69 580.346.7478 Broken Bow 1800 S Park Dr 580.584.5528 Hugo 1908 W Jackson St 580.317.9102 Stigler 1801 E Main St 918.967.8364 Durant East 4015 Choctaw Rd 580.920.2186 Idabel 2449 E Washington St 580.286.2596 Wilburton 902 W Main St 918.465.0469 Durant West 4169 Choctaw Rd 580.924.7210 McAlester 1640 S George Nigh Expwy 918.426.6390 Garvin 10545 State Hwy 37 580.746.2212 Pocola 3402 A Service Rd 918.436.2425 43

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INFORMATION LISTING A TO Z RANCH 64599 Ashby Rd Smithville, OK 74957 580.244.3729 atozguestranch.com ABENDIGO S 259 Stevens Gap Rd Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.7222 abendigos.com ANGIE S CIRCUS DINER 1312 E Jackson St Hugo, OK 74743 580.326.2027 angiescircuscitydiner.com Whether you are seeking outdoor adventures, an exciting look into the past or a peaceful getaway, Choctaw Country in southeast Oklahoma is waiting for you! Plan your trip to explore the variety of things we have to offer casinos, wineries, history, state parks, scenic drives and so much more! ANTLERS RV PARK 220 NW J St Antlers, OK 74523 580.298.9008 antlersrvparkok.com ARROWHEAD STATE PARK 3995 Main Park Rd Canadian, OK 74425 918.339.2204 ATOKA COUNTY MUSEUM & CONFEDERATE CEMETERY 250 US-69 Atoka, OK 74525 580.889.7192 okhistory.org AUNT JAN S COZY CABIN 24662 Nubbin Rd Spiro, OK 74959 918.962.2380

BEAVERS BEND BREWERY 46 Coho Rd Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.3455 beaversbendbrewery.com BEAVERS BEND STATE PARK 4350 S Hwy 259A Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.6538 BELLE STARR VIEW LODGE Hwy 2 N Robbers Cave State Park Wilburton, OK 74578 918.465.2562 BIG CEDAR RV PARKS & CABINS 21823 OK-63 Hodgen, OK 74939 918.525.2637 bigcedarrvpark.com BIG KIAMICHI RANCH SPIRO 4464 E 1970 Rd Antlers, OK 74523 281.703.5849 BIG PRAIRIE BUCKS 195 N Carr Pen Rd Atoka, OK 74525 800.654.1212 bigprairiebucks.com BLUE RIVER VALLEY WINERY 3565 Sawmill Rd Caddo, OK 74729 580.775.4213 bluerivervalleywinery.com THE BLUE ROOSTER RESTAURANT 10235 N US-259 Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.6361 blueroosterok.com BOGGY DEPOT 475 Park Dr Atoka, OK 74525 580.889.5625 BRIAR PATCH WINERY 32574 S Hwy 2 Porum, OK 74455 918.471.9292 briarpatchwinery.com BUFFALO CREEK GUEST RANCH Talihina, OK 74571 918.684.8642 buffalocreekguestranch.com BURRIS VALLEY RANCH D194 S Rd Clayton, OK 74536 918.398.8188 burrisvalleyranch.com CEVICHE RESTAURANT 729 N 1st Ave Durant, OK 74701 580.920.0143 cevichemx.com CHOCTAW HUNTING LODGE 4932 Pine Top Rd Blanco, OK 74528 580.775.4213 choctawhuntinglodge.com CHOCTAW NATION CAPITAL MUSEUM Council House Rd Tuskahoma, OK 74574 918.569.4465 46

CHOCTAW RV PARK 3650 Enterprise Blvd Durant, OK 74701 800.562.6073 choctawcasinos.com CIELITO LINDO 102 Wilson St Valliant, OK 74764 580.933.7572 CLAYTON LAKE STATE PARK 170591 US Hwy 271 Clayton, OK 74536 575.374.8808 COAL COUNTY HISTORICAL & MINING MUSEUM 118 S Broadway St Coalgate, OK 74538 580.927.2360 minersmuseum.blogspot.com THE COFFEE CUP 401 N Broadway St Poteau, OK 74953 918.647.2622 poteaucoffeecup.com COPPER SKY RANCH OK-63 Hodgen, OK 74939 918.237.2127 copperskyranch.com E S HIDEAWAY RESTAURANT 1518 OK-9 Stigler, OK 74462 918.967.9000 EL ADOBE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 406 S Mississippi Ave Atoka, OK 74525 580.889.5296 eladobemexicangrill.com FISHTALES WINERY & VINEYARD 17 Oak Leaf Ln Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.6115 fishtaleswine.com FOREST HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM N US Highway 259 Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.6497 forestry.ok.gov/fhc FORT TOWSON & DOAKSVILLE 896 N 4375 Rd Fort Towson, OK 74735 580.873.2634 okhistory.org FORT WASHITA DURANT 3348 OK-199 Durant, OK 74701 580.924.6502 okhistory.org FRISCO TRAIN DEPOT 307 N B St Hugo, OK 74743 580.326.6630 friscodepot.org GONE WINE 10216 US-259 Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.306.9463 thegirlsgonewine.com GRATEFUL HEAD PIZZA OVEN 10251 US-259 Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.6030 gratefulheadpizza.com 47

HAPPY DAYS HOTEL 1400 S George Nigh Expy McAlester, OK 74501 918.429.0910 eatstaynplay.com HEAVENER RUNESTONE PARK 18365 Runestone Rd Heavener, OK 74937 918.653.2241 heavener-runestone.com HIGH STREET PIZZA 226 N High St Antlers, OK 74523 580.298.5511 highstreetpizza.com HOCHATOWN JUNCTION RESORT 75 Oak Leaf Ln Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.6521 beaversbendcabins.com HOCHATOWN OUTFITTERS 549 N 259-A Broken Bow, OK 74728 405.673.2887 hochatownoutfitters.com HOCHATOWN RV PARK 81 Pine Cone Ln Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.6765 hochatownrvpark.com HOOTIE CREEK HOUSE B&B 202 1st St Talihina, OK 74571 918.567.5388 hootiecreekhouse.com HORSE HEAVEN RANCH 1 Horse Heaven Ln Talihina, OK 74571 918.567.4200 horseheavenranchresort.com HUGO LAKE STATE PARK Highway 70 Sawyer, OK 74756 580.326.0303 INDIAN TERRITORY MUSEUM 108 Buffalo St Caddo, OK 74729 580.367.2787 ISLE OF CAPRI 150 SW 7th St Krebs, OK 74554 918.423.3062 isleofcapriofkrebs.net JAKE S BRICKHOUSE GRILL 14 SW Main St Idabel, OK 74745 580.286.5000 jakesbrickhousegrill.com K RIVER CAMPGROUND HC 66 Box 42 Moyers, OK 74557 580.298.2242 kriver.com KREBS HERITAGE MUSEUM 85 S Main St McAlester, OK 74501 918.426.0377 krebsmuseum.com LA MAGIA DEL TRIGO 106 W 1st St Heavener, OK 74937 918.653.3570 48

LAGO VISTA B&B 489 Bowfin Ln Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.7378 lagovistabedandbreakfast.com LAKE EUFALA STATE PARK 111563 OK-150 Checotah, OK 74426 918.689.5311 LAKE TEXOMA STATE PARK 11500 Park Office Rd Kingston, OK 73439 580.564.2566 LAKE WISTER STATE PARK 25679 US-270 Wister, OK 74966 918.655.7886 LeFLORE COUNTY MUSEUM 303 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953 918.647.9330 leflorecountymuseum.org LINCOLN ROAD RV & EQUES PARK 710 NE Lincoln Rd Idabel, OK 74745 214.534.6612 MAIN STREET BARBECUE 42 W Main St Durant, OK 74701 580.745.9120 mainstreetbbq.org MARIA S MEXICAN 600 S Broadway St Poteau, OK 74953 918.649.0811 McGEE CREEK STATE PARK 5798 S McGee Creek Lake Rd Atoka, OK 74525 580.889.5822 MILLER LAKE RETREAT HC66 Box 188 Moyers, OK 74557 580.298.5483 millerlakeretreat.com THE MOON TOWER BAR AND GRILL 83 N Lukfata Trail Rd Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.2378 MOUNTAINSIDE CAMPGROUND & RV PARK 28494 Indian Rte 144 Smithville, OK 74957 580.244.3790 mountainsidecamp.com MUSEUM OF CREATION TRUTH 3290 State Rd 22 Bokchito, OK 74726 580.924.0803 MUSEUM OF THE RED RIVER 812 E Lincoln Rd Idabel, OK 74745 580.286.3616 museumoftheredriver.org NTR OFFROAD 36705 US-70 Bennington, OK 74723 855.204.3680 ntroffroad.com OLD CHOATE HOUSE MUSEUM 403 Walnut St Indianola, OK 74442 918.823.4421 49

PAM S HATEFUL HUSSY DINER 304 Dallas St Talihina, OK 74571 918.567.2051 PETE S PLACE RESTAURANT 120 SW 8th St Krebs, OK 74554 918.423.2042 petes.org ROSEANNA S ITALIAN FOOD 205 E Washington Ave Krebs, OK 74554 918.423.2055 roseannas.com ROBBERS CAVE STATE PARK 4575 NW 1024th Ave Wilburton, OK 74578 918.465.2565 50 PINE MOUNTAIN ATV PARK Webb Trail Rattan, OK 74562 580.587.2758 POGUE RANCH 1590 E Greasy Bend Rd Stringtown, OK 74569 903.229.8954 pogueranch.com RAYMOND GARY STATE PARK 1119 OK-209 Fort Towson, OK 74735 580.873.2307 REBEL HILL GUEST RANCH HC 83 Box 848 Antlers, OK 74523 580.271.0061 rebelhillguestranch.com RED RIVER ATV PARK 477 OK-78 Hendrix, OK 74741 903.583.2288 redriveratv.com THE ROCK HOUSE 52060 Blackjack Ridge Dr Talihina, OK 74571 918.567.3577 therockhouse.us SALT CREEK LODGE 2702 N. Central Ave Idabel, OK 74745 580.212.8980 SAWYER RV CAMPGROUND 3289 E 2040 Rd Sawyer, OK 74756 580.326.0830 sawyerrvcampground.com SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE McALESTER 305 N 2nd St McAlester, OK 74501 918.423.6360 mcalesterscottishrite.org SECLUDED ACRES 9123 US-259 Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.7301 beaversbendsecludedacres.com SHADY OAKS RV PARK 1083 N 4290 Rd Sawyer, OK 74756 580.326.9680 shadyoakspark.com SOUTHERN BELLE RESTAURANT 821 US-259 Heavener, OK 74937 918.653.4458

SPIRO MOUNDS 18154 N 1st St Spiro, OK 74959 918.962.2062 okhistory.org TALIMENA STATE PARK 50884 US-271 Talihina, OK 74571 918.567.2052 TALOKA VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER 20250 E CR1205 Stigler, OK 74462 918.967.4078 talokavalleychc.com TANNEHILL MUSEUM 500 W Stonewall Ave McAlester, OK 74501 918.423.5953 tannehillmuseum.com TEXOMA MUD PARK 60 Reynolds Chapel Rd Bokchito, OK 74726 580.775.4926 texomamudpark.com THREE VALLEY MUSEUM 401 W Main St Durant, OK 74701 580.920.1907 threevalleymuseum.com VOJAI S WINERY 9983 N US-259 Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.494.7687 vojaiswinery.com WHEELER S RESTAURANT 504 Garfield Ave Kiowa, OK 74553 918.432.6035 WHEELOCK ACADEMY GARVIN 1377 Wheelock Rd Unit C Garvin, OK 74736 580.746.2199 WHISPERING MEADOWS VINEYARDS 34 E Choctaw Ave McAlester, OK 74501 918.423.9463 whisperingmeadowswine.com WHISTLE STOP BISTRO 2700 N Main St McAlester, OK 74501 918.423.8620 WILD BOAR RIDGE HUNTING RANCH 276 Stoneroller Ln Smithville, OK 74957 580.244.7418 wildboarridge.com WILDLIFE HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM 610 SW D St Antlers, OK 74523 580.298.9933 WOOD GUEST RANCH 245 E County Rd 2020 Boswell, OK 74727 580.566.1300 WRIGHT S DRIVE-IN 319 S 9th Ave Durant, OK 74701 580.924.4793 WAREHOUSE WILLY S 300 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953 918.649.3400 51

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