Ready to get out of the city? You don’t have to leave the state to find an adventure. Southwest Oklahoma offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant culture. Join us as we embark on a journey through the top cities and attractions that make Southwest Oklahoma a must-visit destination.
Oklahoma City may be right smack dab in the middle of the country, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it is void of any large bodies of water suited for recreational activities on water or on land. In fact, there are several, with Lake Hefner being one of them.
August is National Fishing Month, a time when you can head to your favorite lake or pond to drop a line or two in hopes of reeling in that big one that somehow always seems to elude you.
Father’s Day is June 18 and if you haven’t already made a lunch or dinner reservation at Oklahoma City’s top patio spots, you better come up with a Plan B. Luckily for you, we have a few ideas for making sure your father, or father figure, knows how much you care.
Lake Stanley Draper is a 2,900-acre lake located in southeast Oklahoma City. Lake Draper, as the locals call it, provides just about everything you would want to do in, on and around water.
With the hot temperatures we see during the summer, the best place to be is on the water. Oklahoma City has great lakes to choose from that allow you to kayak, paddleboard, fish, camp and water ski.
Looking for something new to do that will capture your interest hook, line and sinker? If you’ve been thinking of dropping a line in the water and enjoying one of the most relaxing of hobbies, the state tourism office has you covered with the Oklahoma Fishing Trail, which consists of six separate “loops” that are sure to satisfy all of your pescatory pleasures.
Before you start cleaning your firearms and setting up your fishing rods (or shopping for that matter), let’s dig into the wallet and make sure your hunting and fishing licenses are still current and valid. Don’t have one and are new to hunting and fishing? Need a refresher and ready to renew? You’ve come to the right place – let’s get started!
