Located about an hour south in the scenic Ozark Highlands, Natural Falls State Park is the filming location for the 1974 family classic “Where the Red Fern Grows.” A hidden, serene valley with a railed platform allows hikers to make their way to a stunning 77-foot waterfall cascading through rock formations.
Har-Ber Village, a pioneer-era village and museum, features nearly 100 exhibits spreading over 6 acres of nature trails, scenic views and reproductions that will take you back to the mid-1800s.
Pensacola Dam was the first hydroelectric facility constructed in Oklahoma. GRDA built the dam between December 30, 1938, and March 21, 1940, when depression-era labor was abundant.
Lendonwood Gardens is an 8-acre botanical garden a short drive from Monkey Island. Founded in 1995 by Dr. Leonard Miller, a retired dentist, Lendonwood Gardens is home to 1,400 different types of plants, including one of the largest collections of Chamaecyparis in the United States.
Explore hands-on exhibits, animal exhibits, and wildlife exhibits at the Bernice Nature Center, including an indoor active beehive and fish for the children to see. The nature center is located on a 66-acre wildlife refuge just a few miles off the island in the Bernice State Park.
Little Blue is a hidden gem located below the Pensacola Dam. Locals have enjoyed the always cold, clear stream amidst the giant boulders that have become very popular for off-road vehicle climbing in recent years. When the area isn't inundated with rock crawlers, it's a great place for exploring and climbing by foot.
