3 Reasons to Fall in Love With Chickasaw Country This Autumn
Go to a coffee shop right now, and there is guaranteed to be something with pumpkin spice on the menu. The unspoken rule is that it is time to start thinking about all things fall, especially regarding activities.
Luckily, Chickasaw Country has you covered with fun-filled activities to do this fall!
Fall Foliage
The days are shorter, which triggers the leaves to change color, and what a magnificent sight it is to see! Hues of orange, red, yellow and brown create a picturesque display at the many area parks in south-central Oklahoma. Take a scenic drive through Lake Murray State Park and Lake Texoma to take in the beauty or park your car and hike through the Chickasaw National Recreation Area for the perfect backdrop to enjoy a walk in the cooler temperatures. Named Travel and Leisure Magazine’s choice for best campsite in Oklahoma, you can stay for the weekend to enjoy nature. You may even see a herd of American bison in the area.
Events Galore
Pumpkin Patches can be a fun day trip with the family, and Chickasaw Country has several throughout the area in October. Many offer more than just pumpkin picking. Think mazes, hayrides, games and other fall-themed fun. Check them out below!
The Heart of Fall Craft, Vintage & Junk Show happens every fall. This Purcell craft show is held outdoors, so you can enjoy the fall weather while you shop the handmade crafts, décor, clothing boutiques and more. There will also be food trucks to serve you tasty treats while you shop.
Brown Ranch Hay Maze is Oklahoma’s largest hay maze! This family-friendly attraction offers over 20 activities for all ages, including train rides, hayrides, the cowboy dash obstacle course, barrel racing and more.
Outdoor Adventures
Chickasaw Country encompasses more than 7,600 square miles of beautiful landscape, and there are many ways to take it all in while outside.
For the angler in the family, Lake of the Arbuckles in Sulphur is a great place to catch catfish, crappie, bass and perch. Believe it or not, bass up to 40 pounds have been found in this lake. The lake's clear water also makes it an excellent spot for scuba diving. You can also head over to Blue River in Tishomingo, where the blue water makes this destination one to remember. Other significant fishing areas include Lake Murray, Lake Texoma, Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, Veterans Lake, Lake Humphreys, Clear Creek Lake and more. You can get a hunting and fishing license at the following locations: Chickasaw Nation Information Center, Chickasaw Visitor Center and the Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center.
So, grab that pumpkin spice latte and head to south-central Oklahoma, where you can create your own adventure. Don’t forget to tag us on social media with the hashtag #VisitChickasaw while you’re there!