Includes information on Blackwell, Braman, Burbank, Fairfax, Kaw City, Newkirk, Pawhuska, Pawnee, Perry, Ponca City, Shidler, & Tonkawa in Oklahoma and Arkansas City & Winfield in Kansas.
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Kaw Lake Association 3517 Lake Road P.O. Box 1933 Ponca City, OK 74602 tel: 580.762.9494 877.671.6985 Internet Information Web Page: www.kawlake.com E-mail: kawlake@cableone.net
Kaw Lake Association Officers and Directors Executive Director: Kathy Tippin Asst. Executive Director: Courtney Allen President Natascha Holloway President-elect Ray Weidman Past President: Wayne Ray Mitchell Vice-President: Rick Boyd Secretary: Deonne Gates Treasurer: Terri Buesing
Board Members Jim Anderson Debra Bellmard Mollie Bivin April Bookout Vie Bottger Rick Boyd Terri Buesing Mike Bundy Deonne Gates Carrie Grace Natascha Holloway
Sheila Jackson Joey McAllister Wayne Ray Mitchell Jane Rager Brenna Scott Rita Sells Johnny Shaw John Sutton Ray Weidman
Kaw Lake, Nature’s Playground Volume 21, 2017
Produced in cooperation with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and the Kaw Lake Association. For more information about Oklahoma call or write:
NATURE’S PLAYGROUND Farewell...
Twenty years…by summer 2017 that’s how long it will have been since I was hired as the first Kaw Lake Association Executive Director and an office created. And now it’s time for me to say farewell… Farewell to a job that has grown. Farewell to a great group of friends. Farewell to an office that has been like a second home over the past twenty years. Stepping into my shoes is Courtney Allen, an enthusiastic young woman with lots of great new ideas and experience. I look forward to seeing Courtney take the Kaw Lake Association to the next level further advancing the promotion of tourism in north-central Oklahoma and south-central Kansas. Hello… I hail from Perryton, TX originally, and over the years have called many parts of the Texas Panhandle my home. I also spent the last several years in Las Vegas, NV working at a 5 Diamond, 4 Star resort where I worked my way up to the Hotel Operations Administrative Manager. A lot of experience was gained and lifelong friends were made but it just wasn’t home. However, it feels like such a blessing to be able to come back to family where my heart is, and to finally have the opportunity to combine two of my long time passions: community and nature. That being said, I soon will have the privilege of following in Kathy Tippin’s footsteps. “On the shoulders of giants” as they say, but I’m looking forward very much to continuing her legacy. By giving Kaw Lake Association my full dedication, time, and Kathy’s special ingredient “heart”. I thank you all in advance for your warm welcome and continued support.
Kathy Tippin Executive Director Kaw Lake Association
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Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department P.O. Box 52002 Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002 800-652-6552 or 405-230-8400 Tourism: www.travelok.com Parks & Resorts:
traveler
8 Campgrounds Maps 12 Hunting Map 14 Trails Map 24 Kaw Lake
www.touroklahoma.com
Kaw Lake, Nature’s Playground is the official publication of the Kaw Lake Association. Projected readership is approximately 80,000. 40,000 copies were printed at a cost of 43¢ each.
Facilities and Map
26 Attractions 29 Calendar of Events 32 Services Directory 47 Index of Advertisers
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Publisher: Kaw Lake Association Editor: Kathy Tippin Art Director: Bob Ale-Ebrahim Assistant Editor: Betty Rutz, Courtney Allen Cover Photos: Bob Ale-Ebrahim, Creative Fuel Design Studio Photographers: Bob Ale-Ebrahim, Louise Abercrombie, Shelly Avilez, Kelly Bostian, Rich Cantillon, Lis Coiman, Rhonda Cobb, Mac Crank, Ken Crowder, Karen Dye, Natalie Fraser, Adam Gault, Curtis GraceLogan Grayson, Susan Henning, Fred W. Marvel, Lela McCracken, Miller Photography, Sharon Moreau, OK Dept. of Tourism, Gavin Peters, Dusty Rhoades, Doris Samuels, Jason Schooley, Bob Stephens, Kathy Tippin, Mike Wade and Lori Young. Advertising Sales: Kathy Tippin • 580.762.9494
Courtney Allen Asst. Director Kaw Lake Association
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leisure
4 Make a Splash
and Save a Life
9 Camping Reservations 11 Fishing Kaw Lake 13 Hunting Kaw Lake 15 Kaw Lake Trails 21 The Bivin Garden
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spotlight
35 Arkansas City,
Where the Run Began
36 Fairfax, On the
Osage Reservation
37 Kaw City, The Heart
of Kaw Lake
38 Newkirk, Northern
Gateway to Kaw Lake
40 Perry, The Place To Be 42 Ponca City,
Most Unexpected
43 Shidler, Oil and
Cowboy Country
44 Tonkawa, Wheatheart
of Oklahoma
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KAW LAKE WATER SAFETY
Make a Splash and Save a Life
The Kaw Lake Educational Foundation (KLEF) is helping children to “Make a Splash” and everyone to “Save a Life” through two programs focusing on water safety, one of the primary KLEF goals. The Kaw Lake Educational Foundation (KLEF) is a little known off-shoot of the more well-known Kaw Lake Association. It serves as the 501c3 non-profit arm allowing people to give tax deductible donations that benefit programs of the Kaw Lake Association dealing with water safety, nature and wildlife, conservation and other issues of a related educational nature. Ponca City second grade students are “making a splash” through efforts of the Kaw Lake Educational Foundation (KLEF) and the Ponca City YMCA. The Kaw Lake Educational Foundation began sponsorship of the Make a Splash Program six years ago. The program began with the KLEF wanting to promote drowning prevention. When the Ponca City YMCA agreed to run the program for the foundation it was decided to begin with Lincoln Elementary second graders as a pilot program. For the past six years the KLEF has donated $1,000/per school each year to fund the program. “Our goal ultimately is to offer swim lessons to all second graders in Ponca City each year,” said John Sutton, KLEF
president. Funded by KLEF, the program expanded with the help of the Make a Splash Foundation and Phillips 66 in 2013 to bring to Ponca City two Olympic gold medal swimmers. At that time the Make a Splash Foundation also provided funding for the Y program. KLEF would like to encourage other area businesses, especially those that are participants in the Ponca City Chamber’s Partners in Education (PIE) program, to help with the funding for other schools second grades. In addition to eight weeks of swimming instruction each child also learns basic CPR. “Learning to swim is the best thing anyone can do to be safe in and around water,” said Aquatics Director Stacie Hobbs. Spring 2016 KLEF and the Kaw Lake Association partnered to create the “Save a Life” event at the start of the summer season. One weekend over 40 life jackets were donated to the Kaw Lake Association and many more since then. Donations of new or gently used life jackets are still accepted at the Kaw Lake Association office or by phoning 580-7629494 or 580-716-9015. “For the past four years the Kaw Lake Educational Foundation (KLEF) and the Corps of Engineers have conducted water safety radio campaigns around Memorial Weekend, Fourth of July and
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Labor Day,” said Brook Lindsay, KLEF vice president. “This year expanded this promotion with the Kaw Lake Association to ‘Save a Life.” Life jackets donated at the KLA office are available to the public to borrow on their way to the lake. Although the emphasis is on youth sizes, all size jackets are appreciated, said Natascha Holloway, KLA president. If you find yourself on the way to the lake without enough life jackets, the KLA invites you to stop by their office at 3517 Lake Rd., Ponca City any time and pick one up. “Life jackets are also available to borrow from the Sandy Beach gate house,” said Peat Robinson,
Kaw Lake Corps project manager. Water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, white water rafting, and riding a jet ski are the most common water sports. It’s just as important to wear a life jacket when canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or taking the boat out on the lake. To have a life jacket in the boat but not wear it is like not wearing your seatbelt in your car or not wearing a helmet on a bike or motorcycle. The life jacket may not be comfortable or fashionable, but any situation can take a turn for the worse unexpectedly. Just like in driving a car or riding a bike, accidents happen so quickly you may not have time to put on your seatbelt,
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Above: Roosevelt 2nd Graders with teacher Renee Kelley, Brook Lindsay and Kane Fruits
helmet or life jacket for it to do its job “It’s tempting to boat without wearing a life jacket, especially on nice days,” said Rachel Johnson, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council, the lead organization of Wear It!. “A life jacket not worn can’t save your life. Always wear it!” According to a blog from Bass Pro titled “The Importance of Wearing a Life Jacket”, there are several opportunities while out on the water a person could encounter a situation where a life jacket could save their life, i.e. the weather could change causing the water to become so rough that a person could be thrown from their boat. Also,
a person could slip, fall and hit their head becoming unconscious; or run their boat onto unseen obstacles causing the boat to sink, or swerving to avoid an obstacle and throwing someone from the boat. In all of these situations wearing a properly fitted life jacket highly increases your chances of survival. “We also would like to create loaner boards around Kaw Lake for people to borrow life jackets and are looking for someone needing an Eagle Scout project or a great volunteer,” said Kathy Tippin, executive director of the Kaw Lake Association. “We have a design in mind and would appreciate anyone interested in this project to contact us.”
The mission of the Kaw Lake Educational Foundation is to promote educational programs and issues for water safety, wildlife conservation, flood control, fishing and boating safety, eagle watch and other water and wildlife educational issues. The mission of the Kaw Lake Association is to develop and market the Kaw Lake area with the goal of economic growth for area communities. Individuals who would like to become involved with the Kaw Lake Educational Foundation or the Kaw Lake Association should call 580-762-9494 or e-mail kawlake@cableone.net.
Becky Hatton and Stacie Hobbs with Veronica Rahdazzo practicing CPR.
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Keep them smiling. Keep them safe. Water Safety and You BOATING * Wear a life jacket. • Check your boat for all required safety equipment. * Watch for other watercraft and keep a safe distance. * Check the weather forecast. * Boat sober! * Be courteous and respectful of others- fishermen, swimmers, other boaters, etc. * Let others operate your craft only after careful instructions on safety and operation.
Kids’ Water Safety Rules * Always wear a life jacket when in or near the water. * Ask your parents to wear a life jacket, too. * Never swim alone. * Never depend on inflatable toys, rafts or inner tubes to keep you floating. * Save someone from drowning without risking your life- use sticks, paddles or other things to reach the person or throw them anything that floats like balls, milk jugs, ice chests or inner tubes.
Kids wearing life jackets... a safe choice around water. http://watersafety.usace.army.mil/
National Recreation Reservation Service
Toll-Free: 877-444-6777 TDD: 877-833-6777 INTL: 518-885-3639
Internet: Recreation.gov
Advance Reservations:
Individual Family Sites up to 240 days in advance of arrival; Group Sites up to 360 days in advance of arrival.
For More Information, Call the Office at:
580-762-5611
Email: ceswt-od-nx@usace.army.mil www.swt.usace.army.mil
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Lakeview Campground 8875 Lake Road
Enjoy the outdoors at...
• Water & Sewer • 30/50 Amp Electric • Coin-op Laundry • Trash Service • Free Wi-Fi • Family Friendly
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Facilities include: – Air-conditioned lodge with commercial kitchen – Six air-conditioned cabins sleeping up to twelve
Boat & RV Storage
people each w/bath house – Two cabins sleeping up
8818 Lake Road
to nine people each with private bathrooms
Sign up for Summer Resident Camp for Boys and Girls!
(available year ‘round) – RV hookups – Ropes course – Canoe and fishing ponds – Lake shore access
580-762-9955
• Units up to 12' x 12' x 32' • Concrete Floors • Electrical Outlets • Full Partitions • Security Fenced • Monthly/Annual Rates
Located on the west shore of Kaw Lake we also offer a place for:
Birthdays Family recreation
Church groups Scout Troops
Company retreats Weddings
For information or reservations go to www.campmcfadden.com
Serving Kay and Surrounding Counties Johnny Shaw 580-747-2069 Natascha Holloway 580-716-8998
Specializing in recreational land, farm land, hunting land and Kaw Lake premier properties! 8988 Lake Rd. • Ponca City, OK 74604 • www.poncacityokrealestate.com
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Open April thru October Groceries • Bait • Gas
Service Marine
Call Jason at (580) 352-4013 or (316) 641-5636 On Your Dock • In Our Lot • At Your Location
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Boat Repairs Marine Audio Systems Wake Board Towers Boat Trailer Repairs Boat Maintenance Swim Platform Installations Electrical Repairs Gel Coat and Fiberglass Repair
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Kaw Lake Campground Maps
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Camping Reservation Information CAMPING
Information for this article taken from www.recreation.gov Q: What is Recreation.gov? A: Recreation.gov is the website for making your camping reservations for Corps campgrounds at Kaw Lake through the National Reservation Service. Q: How do I make a reservation? A: In addition to making an online reservation at www.recreation.gov, customers may contact the reservation service at 1-877-444-6777, or make a reservation at the individual campgrounds staffed with gate attendants. Q: What are the Call Center hours of operation? A: The Call Center hours are 10:00 AM EST to Midnight EST from March 1st through October 31st and 10:00 AM EST to 10:00 PM EST from November 1st through February 28th. Call Centers are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Q: How do I find the reservations I made on the website?
A: Sign in to the account you used to make your reservation, click Current Reservations, select the reservation you made, and then click “See Details”. Q: Can I change the dates for my reservation? A: Yes. Sign in to your Recreation.gov account and use the “Change Reservation” link on your overnight camping reservation details page, or call the National Reservation Service Q: Why is my reservation not showing on my web account? A: If the reservation was made by a reservation agent via the phone or it was not made under the same user account with which you are accessing the website, it will not show under your reservations. Check your confirmation email for information on the email address (i.e. user name) associated with your reservation.
Q: Why haven’t I received my confirmation letter yet or have received it too late? How can I have this resent? A: A confirmation letter is automatically generated after a reservation has been made on the website to the email address provided in your personal profile. If you didn’t receive the confirmation, check to make sure that your email address is entered correctly in your personal profile. To receive a copy of the confirmation letter, select Current Reservations, select the reservation and click on the ‘Re-send confirmation’ link. Q: My credit card bill showed a reservation billing under the name “Recreation. gov 1-888-448-1474”. Is this from my reservation? A: Yes. Your statement will contain a reservation billing under the name “Recreation. gov 1-888-448-1474,” not the National Recreation Reservation Service or ReserveAmerica. Q: Why can’t I book a campsite online for tomorrow?
A: Facilities have restrictions on the minimum number of days between the date you reserve and the date of your arrival. For Kaw Lake book a minimum of three days in advance. Q: Where can I find the reservation/booking window for my state? A: Select the facility where you will be camping; on the right side of the screen, click “Booking Window”. Q: How far in advance can I make reservations? A:Almost all facilities and activities can be booked beginning six months in advance. For example, to book a campsite for July 4, you may make your reservation beginning January 4. Please check the facility details page for the location you wish to visit and click the booking window button. For Memorial, Fourth of July and Labor Day we recommend making your reservation at least three to six months in advance.
Q: What are my methods of payment? A: See chart below.
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Make yourself at home: • 62 guestrooms • Refrigerators • Flat-screens televisions • Wireless internet Family-friendly and close to Ponca Plaza, Marland Mansion and Wentz Memorial Golf Course.
3405 N. 14th St. • Ponca City, OK 74601 • 855-213-0582
Destination Pawnee!
Shopping | Restaurants | Antiques | Museums | Casinos Check out our annual events at CityofPawnee.com
Pawnee Golf Course — 1939 Bath House Pawnee Lake & Camping — Pawnee Bill Ranch Pawnee Nation Reserve & Culture Center Historical Museum (Large Dick Tracy Display) Dick Tracy Mural — Pawnee Court House Square There is always something going on in Pawnee!
City of Pawnee Chamber of Commerce 918.762.2108 • pawneeok@att.net
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Opportunity for efficiency through integrated utility operations. Operations with electric, water, sewer, trash, telecommunications, police, fire, library and parks. Local Employment.
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Control over the electric distribution system aesthetics and design.
Local control that allows matching resources to local needs.
Innovation techniques and technology to meet energy needs.
Public Power has a voice in Washington.
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KAW LAKE ACTIVITIES
Fishing Kaw Lake An activity for all ages FISHING TIPS:
1.) Wear comfortable, appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats. 2.) Take a first-aid kit including insect repellent. 3.) Take simple bait that is easy to get and use. 4.) Include picnic food, snacks and drinks to stay hydrated. 5.) Make the trip short if possible so that everyone doesn’t get exhausted before having fun. 6.) Remember life jackets whether you are fishing from a boat or the bank.
Fishing Information Non-Resident Fishing Licenses: Catfish 1-day – $15.00 6-day – $35.00 Annual – $55.00 Resident Fishing Licenses: Crappie 2-day – $15.00 Annual – $25.00 5-year – $88.00 Youth (16-17) $5.00 Lifetime (65 and over) - $15.00
The fishing and hunting around Kaw Lake are great! For more info contact:
Blue Crappie
Zebra Mussel
Blue Catfish
When did you first become interested in fishing? Chances are it was as a kid perhaps out with a parent or grandparent. Remember those visits where you rose early to get to the lake for the best fishing spot? Armed with a bucket of minnows and your own rod, you felt like Tom Sawyer. That tug on the fishing line was enough to get you excited about fishing, even if it was the big one that got away. Fishing is an activity for all ages. Anglers know that fishing in Oklahoma is some of the best and Kaw Lake is well-known for Blue Cat and Crappie. Guide your boat through the shallow waters at the north end of the lake around Beaver Creek or fish the open waters at the south end near Osage Cove…or anywhere in between. Fishing for paddle fish below the dam is popular. Several docks and coves are ideal for bank fishing. Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in the Kaw Lake Association’s Kids Focus on Fishing, held the Saturday before Mother’s Day each year. Experts share information about types of fish in Oklahoma lakes, how to cast, types of bait, etc. Then the children join their team to fish in the Pioneer Cove area. For information contact the Kaw Lake Association, 580-762-9494. Check out the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife website (www.wildlife.com) for all the Oklahoma fishing rules and regulations or pick up a copy of the Oklahoma Fishing Guide at a nearby bait shop. Grab your rod and reel, and get hooked on fishing at Kaw Lake!
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation www.wildlifedepartment.com
405-521-3721 Licenses are available from sporting goods stores to bait shops, from convenience stores to large discount centers. Non-residents also can order licenses from the Oklahoma Wildlife Department by calling 405-521-3852, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm (Visa or MasterCard only). They also can be purchased online by going to www.wildlifedepartment.com where you can apply and print your license for an additional $3 convenience fee.
Order your Licenses online at www.wildlifedepartment.com • 405-521-3721
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Kaw Lake Public Hunting Area
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Okie Wild!
Hunting at Kaw Lake Excerpts from “Kaw Wildlife Management Area” Outdoor Oklahoma Jan/Feb 2006 by Micah Holmes
Kaw Lake and the Kaw Wildlife Management Area are a hunter’s paradise. For many hunters Kaw is synonymous with ducks, and plenty of them. Often in the fall tens of thousands of ducks make their first stop in Oklahoma on Kaw Lake. Widgeon, pintails and mallards arriving mid to late October often staying until early spring. Hunters are known to come from 32 states including as far away as South Carolina. At the end of each summer Japanese millet is planted at the upper end of the lake. Working with the Corps of Engineers, Oklahoma Wildlife Department biologists contract with pilots to aerially seed Japanese millet along Kaw Lake’s expansive mud flats at the north end of the lake. Providing nutrition for wintering ducks. Successful seedings require a timely rain or two and the weather can make a difference between a successful seeding and one that shrivels up or is washed out and a successful duck
hunting season or not, according to wildlife biologist Joey McAllister. What are the keys to hunting at Kaw when the hunting heat is on? “Scouting provides that good quality hunt even on public hunting areas that get a lot of pressure.” Said Alan Stacey, retired wetland biologist. If family demands, your work schedule, or your vacation time will allow it this winter, try hunting during the week to avoid weekend crowds. And keep a close eye on the weather. The 16,000-acre Kaw WMA is best known for ducks and deer, but coveys of quail and other wildlife are also plentiful. In fact, there’s a little something for every hunter. Covering the upper reaches of Kaw Lake in eastern Kay County in northcentral Oklahoma, the Kaw WMA is a mixture of upland and bottomland forest, tall-grass prairie and cropland. According to the Tulsa District of the Corps of Engineers website at Kaw
Lake hunters take to the field in pursuit of white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, dove, squirrel, rabbit, turkey and pheasant. Public hunting land around Kaw Lake t raditionally produces one of the highest harvest rates of white-tailed deer anywhere in the State of Oklahoma. Deer hunters harvest about 250 deer each year at Kaw with antlerless deer comprising about 40 per cent. The Kaw Lake Public Hunting Area is restricted to deer and waterfowl hunting only during deer gun season. The Eagle View Hiking Trail is closed during the deer primitive arms and rifle season. For information on Oklahoma Hunting Rules and Regulations and licenses pick up a copy of Oklahoma Hunting, the official regular guide produced by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. You can also access this information at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Interested in the outdoors in Oklahoma? Hunting? Fishing? Then tune in each Sunday morning at 9:30 am to KAUT (Channel 43) in the Oklahoma City area or Saturday evenings at 11:00 PM on KWHB (Channel 47) in the Tulsa area to OkieWild TV, hosted by Bo Newsom. OkieWild TV is produced by Bo and Twolla Newsom. They are owners of Bo Newsom Productions, Inc. OkieWild is Oklahoma’s #1 rated outdoor TV Show, and focuses on people and the stories they have to tell about the great outdoors. OkieWild features stories about hunting and fishing throughout Oklahoma and is sponsored by the Kaw Lake Association. Programs on crappie fishing at Kaw Lake have aired and they are working on stories about duck hunting and how the millet seeding program creates a waterfowl haven at Kaw Lake. OkieWild TV will also feature bird watching and the annual Ultimate Eagle Watch at Kaw Lake. Bo has made a career in outdoor television for over 25 years with over 500 fully produced national and local outdoor television programs to his credit. He has won 12 Telly Awards and 4 Golden Moose Awards. Twolla is also an award winning producer with 15 years in the business and serves as production manager and set director for all their shows. The Kaw Lake Association encourages you to contact OkieWild or our organization and let us know about your adventure in the outdoors in the Kaw Lake area. Who knows, maybe you’ll be in the next OkieWild!
THE KAW LAKE AREA HAS HUNTING SEASONS FOR THE FOLLOWING: Crow Deer Dove Duck Pheasant Quail Rabbit Squirrel Wild Turkey Hunting for most of the above, requires a license. For specific information and dates, Oklahoma Hunting Regulations are available where licenses are sold or can be obtained by writing the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 North Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4998
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Five Fingers Trails Map
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Kaw Lake Trails by Kathy Tippin
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hether you prefer traversing trails on two feet, two wheels, four wheels or four hooves… you’ll find trails for hiking, biking, four-wheeling or horseback riding at Kaw Lake twelve months out of the year. The Eagle View and Five Fingers trails are designated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The ORV trail north of the Sarge Creek campground is strictly for off-road vehicles. Located on the southeast shore of Kaw Lake near the Osage Cove campground, the Eagle View Trail is predominately used for mountain biking and hiking with some horseback riding. It has some rocky sections with short, but difficult climbs and descents. It enables you to observe up close the native grassland of the Tallgrass Prairie where it meets the oak and hickory forest of the Crosstimbers
eco-system. If you’re hiking the entire 12-miles wear good hiking boots or shoes and take plenty of drinking water. It allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle and connect with nature. The trailhead for Eagle View Trail is located near the Osage Cove campground and has limited parking. After the first mile the trail basically follows the Kaw Lake shoreline with rocky outcroppings near the shore. The trailhead is located at Osage Cove Rd. and Osage Park Rd. (GPS N 36 42.849 W 96 53.719) The Five Fingers Trail extends from Sarge Creek to Burbank Landing. What began as a 12-mile long trail has now been expanded with many loops off the main trail with up to 40 miles of trails. For equestrian use, the Sarge Creek campground Loop A, sites 1-8 are designated for camping with horses and
have special pens for your use. These sites are $18 a night with no additional charge for use of the pens. These trails can also be used by mountain ºbikers and hikers. Users should be aware that both trails are closed during Oklahoma’s deer rifle and primitive firearms seasons. The ORV Trail, north side of Hwy 11 on the east side of Kaw Lake across from the Sarge Creek campground, is open daily to ATV’s and dirt bikes (except during and a month before the Youth Deer Hunt). The approximately ten miles of trails range from narrow and rocky woods to sandy beaches. According to RiderPlanet USA, about half of the area is surrounded by Kaw Lake and you can ride on the shoreline. It’s best
suited for small ATV’s and dirt bikes. The ORV trail is open for day use only. There is no charge for use of any of the Kaw Lake trails. Hit the Kaw Lake trails and enjoy the diverse outdoor terrain and outdoor wonders. Whether you’re an expert hiker, biker or horseback rider or just enjoy recreational trails, Kaw Lake offers outdoor recreation areas for every skill level. Lace up your hiking boots, air up your tires or load up your horse. Then grab a water bottle and point your compass in any direction for Kaw Lake trail adventures.
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Reaching the Kaw Lake area from southern Kansas to northern Oklahoma with news, weather, sports, today’s country and classic hits.
Four stations serving the eastern Kaw Lake area and NE Oklahoma: KWON 1400 AM & 93.3 FM - KYFM 100.1 - KRIG 104.9 - KPGM 1500 AM - 99.1 FM - 100.1HD2
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The Bivin Garden An Oasis on the Prairie By Jeanette Swindell
The Bivin Garden is open from May through September for the enjoyment of visitors. Admission is $2.00 per adult, children under 12 are free. Along with the beautiful gardens, bird watchers enjoy the variety of birds either passing by or inhabiting the oasis in the prairie. For more information, call 918.793.4011 or visit www.thebivingarden.com
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riving through the rolling prairie of Osage County, the land of Native Americans, oil and cattle, it would be fair to say one doesn’t readily imagine this to be the setting for a beautiful botanical garden. But thanks to a devoted couple, Mollie and Ray Bivin, it is just that. For in the little town of Shidler, known for its oil history, and not far from the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, where grazing bison and prairie grasses form the often photographed vistas, there sits an oasis of sorts. Here, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, is a six-acre botanical garden that’s home to a wide variety of trees, shrubs, flowers, ponds, pathways, and arbors accented by amazing rocks and boulders from around the world. All meticulously planted and placed by the Bivins over a period of nearly 30 years. As amazed and delighted
visitors meander along pathways through untold numbers of perennials and annuals framed by flowering trees and shrubs and secured by huge trees in the background, Mollie humbly declares, “Anyone could do this.” “This” being turning barren acreage into a delight to behold. As Mollie explains, she, and husband Ray, (referred to as ‘Bivin’) who passed away in 2008, wanted to have a nice view from every window in their house. Only a few trees were struggling to survive when they bought the land back in the early 80s. The garden was not begun with the intention of someday being a botanical garden for tourists to enjoy. “The overriding thing is it is our garden and it still is our garden. It was never our intention to open the garden, but friends spread the word about it and people started asking if they could tour.”
So in the late 80s during Shidler’s Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day Festival, the Bivin Garden welcomed 200 visitors. The following year’s festival saw the garden hosting visitors again and eventually word of mouth brought tourists on weekends. In the early 90s, Mollie became involved in area tourism and began operating the garden as a business. So, the garden that was and still is “their” garden has afforded thousands of visitors an opportunity to walk its paths, delight in the plants and visiting birds, and just relax among its beautiful landscaped acres. It all started in 1982 when Bivin decided Mollie needed five flower beds. “And that’s all we were going to have, plus some trees and shrubs.” The development of the garden was gradual with the Bivins working on it mostly on weekends.
“We didn’t just do it,” Mollie says. “Our criteria for planting something in a certain location was to be able to view color, shape, and form all year long from any window or doorway of the house. “We wanted to have a pleasant surrounding to our home, somewhere we could sit, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet and beauty. The actual layout of the garden was because of the house and wanting to see something any time of the year.” But Mollie says she enjoys the visitors and is happy to share the views she and her Bivin enjoyed. “I remember a young teenager visiting the garden with a group quite some time ago, surprising us by stating that he felt the Garden of Eden must have been similar because it was so wonderful being here.” That was “an incredible sentiment to us both, but so gratifying.”
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kaw lakeareaattractions ARKANSAS CITY
Arkansas City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 106 S. Summit, P.O. Box 795 Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-442-0230. Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm. Free walking tour brochures, www.arkcitychamber.org
College; Train Engineer, Wilson Park, 700 N. Summit; Native American, Summit and Kansas Ave. Spring Hill Golf Course 3202 N. Summit, 620-441-4330 www.springhillgolf.net
Veterans Memorial Lake 1400 South Sixth Street, 620-441-4400
Burford Center for the Arts 112 S. Summit, P.O. Box 147 620-442-5895, Tue-Fri, 1-5 pm www.arkcity.org
Wilson Park 701 N Summit Street, 620-441-4470
Camp Horizon Center PO Box 715, Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm www.horizoncenter.org
Blackwell Chamber of Commerce 120 S. Main, Blackwell, OK 74631 580-363-4195. Mon-Fri, 9 am - noon, 1 - 5 pm, www.blackwellchamber.org
Chaplin Nature Center NW of City on Hwy. 166 27814 27th Dr., 620-442-4133 Open daily, tours available. Free admission. www.wichitaaudubon.org
BLACKWELL
Antique Shopping District Downtown Main Street
Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum 31639 U.S. 77, 620-442-6750 Wed-Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Sun. 1pm-4pm. Small admission fee., www.arkcity.org
Blackwell Fairgrounds 800 S. Main. Overnight camping available. 580-363-4195. After 5 pm and weekends call Blackwell Police Dept, 580-363-5490 Overnight camping available.
Cowley College 125 S. Second, P.O. Box 1147 620-442-0430, 800-593-2222 Beautiful campus with public art. Brown Center for Performing Arts, Earl Wright Gallery, www.cowley.edu
Blackwell Municipal Golf Course 333 Country Club Lane 580-363-1228. Winter, Tue-Fri, 10 am-2 pm, Sat. 9 am til dark; Summer, daily 8 am til dark. Pro shop. Small green fee.
Gary Gackstatter Mural 200 block on W. 5th Ave. Visible at all times.
Memorial Park Swimming Pool Memorial Park, 1400 S. Main 580-363-7272, Small admission fee.
Henry’s Candies 21172 K-15, Dexter, KS 620-876-5423. Mon-Sat, 8 am-5pm and Sun 1-5 pm; Demonstrations Sundays at 1:30. Gift shop. Free admission.
Top of Oklahoma Museum 303 S. Main, 580-363-0209 Mon-Sat, 10 am - 4 pm. Gift Shop. Free admission.
Hike-Bike Trail Paris Park Pool to 5th and Lincoln 620-441-4400 Knebler Pond Located off Kansas Avenue, East of US 77 Bypass, 620-441-4400 La Hacienda Buffalo Ranch 1821 N. 15th St., 620-442-3367 Paris Park Pool 501 W. 5th Ave, 620-441-4417 Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day Mon-Sat 1-7 pm; Sun, 2-7 pm. Small admission fee. www.arkcity.org Poplar Walking Trail East Poplar off U.S. 77 Bypass 620-441-4400 Public Sculpture including: Point of Light, Cowley College; Flag and Eagle, Country Mart Parking Lot; Musicians, Brown Center, Cowley
BRAMAN Braman Town Complex 302 Broadway, P.O. Box 48 Braman, OK 74632, 580-385-2169 Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm, 1-3 pm. Braman Area Historical Society Museum 401 Broadway. Open on special occasions or come to town complex for information. Free admission. Braman Swimming Pool Corner of Clyde and Main 580-385-2150 Heroes Tribute Across from Town Complex. Honors all Braman area service men and women since 9/11/01. Visible at all times. Kaw SouthWind Casino I-35 exit 231, 580-385-2440 Open 24/7, Southwindcasino.com
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Town Clock Custom-built stained glass, Upper story above Museum door, 401 Broadway, Tribute to Jerry and Marilyn Johnston.
Newkirk Main Street 116 N. Main, Newkirk, OK 74647 580-362-2377. Mon-Fri, 9 am-Noon; 1-5 pm. Free walking tour brochures. www.newkirkmainstreet.com
FAIRFAX
First Council Casino and Hotel 12875 N. Hwy. 77, 877-725-2670, Open 24/7, www.sevenclans.com
Fairfax Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 35, Fairfax, OK 74637 918-642-5266 www.fairfaxchamber.com Centennial Bronze by John Free and Veterans Memorial Intersection of Main and Elm Streets. Visible at all times. Fairfax Area Historical Genealogy Society Main Street across from Security State Bank, 918-642-3834. Call for appointment. Free admission. Fairfax Town Murals Main Street. Visible at all times. Kah-wah-z Golf Course 1398 Kah-Wah-Z Rd. C.R. 5701 east off Hwy. 18, 1-1/2 mi. east of football stadium, Turn L at entry gate onto Kah-Wah-Z Rd., 918-642-5351. Open daily, daylight to dark. Pro shop. Small green fee.
Kay County Courthouse, Land of Hope Statue and Kay County War Memorial 201 S. Main. Visible at all times. Native Lights Casino 12375 N. Hwy 77, 877-468-3100 Open Sun-Wed 10am-Mid., Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm www.nativelightscasino.com Newkirk Aquatic Facility 810 W. 10th, 580-362-3636 Summer only. Small admission fee. Newkirk Country Club Lake and Golf Course 3701 E. Dry Rd., southeast of city, 580-362-2240, Sand green course. Open daily daylight to dark. Newkirk Community Museum 101 S. Maple, 580-362-2377 Sun, 2-4 pm or by appointment. Free admission.
Spur Collection Security State Bank, 308 N. Main 918-642-3221, Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm. Free admission.
Newkirk Heritage Center 116 N. Main, 580-362-2377 Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-noon; 1-5 pm, Free admission.
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SouthWind Casino 5640 L.A. Cann Dr., 580-362-2578, 866-kawbingo, Sun-Thur 10am11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-2am, www.Southwindcasino.com
Kaw City Hall 900 Morgan Square E. Kaw City, OK 74641 580-269-2525 Consultant of the South Wind Statue North side of Hwy 11 by Kaw Tribal headquarters. Visible at all times Deer Jumping Fence Sculpture on south side of Hwy 11 near City Hall. Visible at all times. Kanza Museum 698 Grandview Dr., P.O. Box 50 580-269-2552, 866-404-5297 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm or by appointment. Free admission. Kaw City Museum and Tree House Sculpture 910 Washunga Dr. 580-269-2333, May-Sept., Sat-Sun, 2-5 pm or by appointment. NEWKIRK Newkirk Chamber of Commerce 110 A. W. 7th, Newkirk, OK 74647 580-362-2155, Tues-Fri, 9 am-2 pm, www.newkirkchamber.com
Stagecoach Events Center 400 W. South St., 580-716-2214 Events as scheduled. PAWHUSKA Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Main, Pawhuska, OK 74056 918-287-1208. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm. www.pawhuskachamber.com Cathedral of the Osage Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 1314 Lynn Ave., 918-287-1208 Open by appointment only. Constantine Center 110 W. Main, 918-287-1992 www.constantinecenter.com Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, 15316 County Rd of Pawhuska, 918-287-4803, www.nature.org, Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Free admission. Osage County Historical Museum 700 N. Lynn, 918-287-9119 Tue-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Gift and book shop. Free admission.
Osage Tribal Museum 819 Grandview, 918-287-5441 Tue-Sat, 8:30 am-5 pm. www.osagenation-nan.gov, Free admission. PAWNEE Pawnee Chamber of Commerce 613 Harrison, Pawnee, OK 74058 918-762-2108, www.cityofpawnee.com Dick Tracy Mural 6th and Harrison. Visible at all times. Pawnee Bathhouse Water Park North of town by Pawnee Lake 918-762-2658. Renovated 1939 WPA stone structure, water activities. Small admission charge. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, 12:30-5:30 pm. Pawnee Bill Ranch Museum and Mansion 1141 Pawnee Bill Rd., 1/2 mile west on US 64, 918-762-2513. April-Oct., Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun-Mon, 1-4 pm. Nov.-March, Wed-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun 1-4 pm. Closed Mon-Tue., Gift shop. Small admission fee. www.okhistory.org/sites/pawneebill.php Pawnee County Historical Society Museum & Dick Tracy Headquarters 513 6th, 918-762-4681. Tues-Fri, 10 am-4pm. Closed on Sundays. No admission fee. www.pawneechs.org. Pawnee Lake 1 mile north on Hwy. 18 918-762-2658. Fishing, trails, historic buildings and camping. Small boat fee. Pawnee Municipal Golf Course 2.5 miles north on Hwy. 18 918-762-2145. Open year-round. PERRY Perry Chamber of Commerce 327 N. 7th, Perry, OK 73077 580-336-4684 www.perryokchamber.com Perry Main Street 325 N. 7th, Perry OK 73077 580-336-1212 www.perrymainst.com CCC Lake and Park SE of City on Hwy 86, 580-336-4684. Fishing, picnic area. Cherokee Strip Museum & Rose Hill School 2617 Fir, 580-336-2405, Tue-Fri, 9 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-4 pm. History of the Cherokee Outlet and one-room schoolhouse, www.cherokee-strip-museum.org
Heritage Center & Ditch Witch Museum 222 N. 6th St., 580-572-2690, Free tours by appointment. Showcases history of Ditch Witch equipment from invention to present. Ropes & Dreams Statue E. of Noble County Courthouse, Tribute to the pioneers of the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run. Visible at all times. Historic Walking Tour Downtown square. Free. 580-336-1212, 580-336-4684 Jim Franklin Sculptor Studio 602 Cedar, 580-336-6572 Tours by appointment. Kemnitz Sinclair Service Station 524 Cedar, 580-336-2557 Longest continuous operating service station in Oklahoma. Marland Conoco Station #2 US 64/US 77, Visible at all times Second Marland Oil Co. station built in Oklahoma. Perry Lake I-35 exit, 185 W to CR-80 (Lake Rd) then 2 mi S, 580-572-9298 Fishing, swimming, boating, watersports, camp/RV hookups, picnic area. Perry Golf and Country Club 2001 N. 9th St., 580-336-2326 Open year-round, Nine hole course with driving range, putting and chipping greens. Perry Wrestling Monument Park 613 Delaware St., 405-315-3501 Visible at all times. www.pwmpark.org PONCA CITY Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce 420 E. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601, 580-765-4400, Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-2 pm. www.poncacitychamber.com Ponca City Tourism 420 E. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601, 866-763-8092, Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-2 pm. Free area brochures, www.visitponca.com Ponca City Main Street 516 E. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601, 580-763-8082 www.poncacitymainstreet.com Bois D’arc Disc Golf Course North of East Lake Ponca on Prentice Rd., 580-304-3748 Camp McFadden 9137 E. Hartford, 580-762-9955 www.campmcfadden.com
City of Ponca City Centennial Plaza and Monuments 5th and Grand Ave., 580-767-0301 Daily from dawn to dusk. Conoco Museum 501 W. South Ave. 580-765-TOUR (8687), Mon-Sat, 10 am-5pm; Closed Sundays and holidays. Free admission, www.conocomuseum.com Exploration Destination 3401 N. Union St., Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-763-7947 Explorationdestination@gmail.com www.poncacitykids.com L.A. Cann Memorial Gardens 14th and Grand Ave, 580-767-0430. Daily from dawn to dusk. Lake Ponca East of Ponca City on L. A. Cann Dr. Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course 2928 L.A. Cann Dr., 580-767-0433 Sun-Sat, 8 am-dusk www.wentzgolf.com E.W. Marland Estate 901 Monument Rd. 580-767-0420, 800-422-8340 Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm. Guided tours, gift shop. Small admission fee. www.marlandmansion.com
Ponca Military Academy Memorial Park, Hartford Ave. and Academy Dr.,580-765-5360, Daily from dawn to dusk. www.poncamilitaryacademy.com Ponca Playhouse 301 S. 1st., 580-765-5360 Call for schedules and show times. www.poncaplayhouse.com Poncan Theatre 104 E. Grand, 580-765-0943 Mon-Fri, 1-5 pm. www.poncantheatre.com Group tours available when scheduled in advance. Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park and Museum Intersection of Hwy. 60 and Standing Bear Parkway, 580-762-1514 Museum: Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm.; Sat, 10 am - 2 pm; Park: Daily from 6 am - 11pm. Gift shop, statue, tribal viewing courts and labyrinth, walking and active use trails. www.standingbearpark.com Veteran’ Memorial Plaza 4th and Grand, Daily from dawn to dusk SHIDLER
Marland’s Grand Home 1000 E. Grand, 580-767-0427 Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Small admission fee. www.marlandgrandhome.com
Shidler Area Chamber of Commerce City Hall Building, P.O. Box 281 Shidler, OK 74652, 918-793-4171, 918-793-4011, chamber@shidleroklahoma www.shidleroklahoma.com
101 Ranch Site 2.5 Mi. w. of US 60, www.101ranchota.com
1920’s Jail Cosden and Broadway, Visible at all times.
Osage Hotel and Casino 644464 Hwy 60, 877-765-2973 www.osagecasinos.com
Heritage Mural Cosden & Broadway Visible at all times.
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue 701 Monument Rd., 580-765-6108 Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Small admission fee.
Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve West Entrance, north and east of Shidler, 918-287-4803, Daily dawn to dusk, Free admission.
Ponca City Art Center 819 E. Central, 580-765-9746 Tues-Sat, 1-5 pm and selected Saturdays, Gift shop. Free admission. www.poncacityartcenter.org Ponca City Library Gordon Matzene Art Collection 5th St. and Grand Ave., 580-767-0345, Mon-Thu, 9 am-9 pm; Fri, 9 am-6 pm; Sat, 9 am-5 pm; Labor Day to Memorial Day Open Sun, 2-5 pm, Guided tours available by advance reservation. Self-guided tour brochures available. Free admission.
Lake Charlotte South of City on Hwy 18. Fishing permit required. Lakeview Golf Course South of City on Hwy 18. 918-793-2721. Sand greens. Open to public. Donation box. Prairie Rattler Winery 1 mile west of Shidler on Hwy 11, 67 County Road 4681, 918-793-7301, 918-285-0878, 918-285-1103 Open by appointment.
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kaw lakeareaattractions The Bivin Garden 1/4 mile west of Shidler on Hwy 11, 918-793-4011
Masonic Lodge 112 N. 7th, Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
1 Rush Buffalo Rd., Fort Oakland, SE of Tonkawa, 580-628-2561, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
620-221-9479. Historical exhibits covering all US Wars. Tours available on request.
(Continued on pg.28) Weekends, May-Sept or by appointment. Gift shop. Small admission fee. www.thebivingarden.com
McCarter Museum of Tonkawa History 220 E. Grand Ave. Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-12 noon; Closed Jan-March. Other times by appointment. 580-628-2895, 580-628-2898, 580-628-2712, 580-628-3516
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Quail Ridge Golf Course South Entrance to City, Hwy 77, 3805 Quail Ridge Dr. 620-221-5645, 800-676-3880 Open year-round. Green fee. www.golfquailridgeonline.com
Veteran’s Memorial Cosden & Broadway Veteran’s commemorative bricks from WW1 onwards. Visible at all times. TONKAWA Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce 102 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK 74653, 580-628-2220 Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 pm. www.tonkawachamber.org A.D. Buck History and Welcome Center Corner of East North Ave. and Pine 580-628-6200. (hours vary) Blinn Park Recreational sports, park and splash pad, N. Main St. City of Tonkawa Pool and Skate Park Behind Ray See Park on Oklahoma Ave. First Presbyterian Church 109 S. 4th. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
Northern Oklahoma College 1220 E. Grand Ave., 580-628-6200, Visual and performing arts. Botanical Garden/Arboretum Tours. Santa Fe Depot Corner of 6th and Grand Open by appointment and available for rent for special events. 580-628-2712
Winfield Convention and Tourism 123 E. 9th, P.O. Box 640, Winfield, KS 67156, 620-221-2421. 877-729-7440, Free city maps, Victorian home tour maps and brochures, plus driving tour map for viewing murals, map of stone arch bridges of Cowley County. visitwinfield.com Cowley County Historical Society Museum, 1011 Mansfield, 620-221-4811, Tue-Sun, 1-4 pm or by appointment. No admission fee. www.cchsm.com
Three Sands Monument Ray See Park on S. Main
Gallery at Baden Square 700 Gary, 620-221-2161 Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm. No admission fee. Donations accepted. winfieldarts.org
Tonkawa Hotel and Casino 16601 W. South Ave. 580-628-2624 www.tonkawacasinos.com
Island Park, North Main Street Park and Timber Creek Nature Trail open until dark year-round, 620-221-5525, www.winfieldks.org
Tonkawa Tribal Museum, Henry Allen Cultural Center and Nez Perce Tribal Monument
Kansas Veteran’s Home NE of Winfield, 1220 World War II Memorial Dr., Winfield, KS 67156
German Prisoner of War Facility Historical Marker Frontage Road paralleling Hwy 60 north of Tonkawa Heart in the Park Heart-shaped labyrinth including a unique timeline of Tonkawa’s history from 1879 to 2007. Centennial Park Downtown on Grand. Open 24/7. Mahoney House 302 N. Main. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
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Quail Valley Farms 9315 194th Dr., 620-221-4744 Venue for weddings, reunions and events. Pumpkin patch in Sept. and Oct. www.goquailvalley.com Viet Nam War Memorial War Memorial Park, east of downtown. 4019 9th Ave. Visible at all times, www.Visitwinfield.com Wheat State Wine Co. 23622 Springhill Farm Dr. 620-262-5697, Open Fri,Sat,&Sun 12pm-6pm or by appointment www.wheatstatewineco.com Winfield Aquatic Park 300 Main St., 620-221-5639 Summer only.Admission fee. Winfield City Lake 103 South City Lake Rd., 620-221-5635.
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Kaw Lake and the surrounding towns Blackwell, Braman, Burbank, Fairfax, Kaw City, Newkirk, Pawhuska, Pawnee, Perry, Ponca City, Shidler and Tonkawa in Oklahoma and Arkansas City and Winfield in Kansas - feature every activity imaginable, from parades to high-brow music to chili cookoffs to theater...
JANUARY 1-2 Lights at Lutheran, First Lutheran Church Ponca City, 580-762-4243 7 First Saturday Market, Cherokee Strip Company Ponca City, 580-765-0004 7 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 15 Film: “Footprints in the Dew,” Poncan Theatre, Ponca City, 580-765-0943 16 Kid’s Movie: “Zootopia,” Poncan Theatre, Ponca City, 580-765-0943 18 Farmers Appreciation Dinner, Blackwell, 580-363-4195 21-22 Martin Luther King Memorial Program, Attucks Community Center, Ponca City, 580-767-3662 21 Ultimate Eagle Watch and Eagle Watch by Horseback, Bald Eagle Viewing, Kaw Lake, Kaw City, 580-762-9494 21 Concert: Charley Pride, 7 Clans First Council Casino, Newkirk, 866-966-1777 21 Concert: “Alabama Rolls On,” Poncan Theatre, Ponca City, 580-765-0943 23 Martin Luther King Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, Attucks Community Center, Ponca City, 580-767-3662 28 Eagle Viewing, Chaplin Nature Center, Arkansas City, 620-442-4133 28 Chili Cookoff, Burbank, 580-716-7837 28 Concert: Carrie Newcomer First Christian Church Ponca City, 580-762-1667 FEBRUARY 1-28 Creators Faculty Art Exhibition, Hays Gallery, NOC Tonkawa, 580-628-6200 4 Eagle Viewing, Chaplin Nature Center, Arkansas City, 620-442-4133 4 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 4 First Saturday Market, Cherokee Strip Company Ponca City, 214-458-1340 10 Concert: Styx 7 Clans First Council Casino, Newkirk, 866-966-1777 23-26 Theatre: “Shrek,” Northern Oklahoma College,
Kinzer Performing Arts Center, 580-628-6366 28 Junior Livestock Show, Fairgrounds, Pawhuska, 918-287-4170 MARCH 1-30 Creators Faculty Art Exhibition Hays Gallery, NOC Tonkawa, 580-628-6200 1-3 Junior Livestock Show, Fairgrounds, Pawhuska, 918-287-4170 3 No Flashlight Night Hike, Chaplin Nature Center, Arkansas City, 580-442-4133 3 First Saturday Market Cherokee Strip Company Ponca City, 214-458-1340 4 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 4 Pat Patton Stew and Chili Cook-off, Shidler, 918-793-2721 4-5 Theatre: Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Sorcerer,” Southwestern College Richardson Performing Arts Center, Winfield 17-19 Theatre: Exit Laughing, Ponca Playhouse, Ponca City, 580-765-5360 18-19 The Renlist, Cowley County Renaissance Festival, Arkansas City, 620-506-1040 24-26 Theatre: Exit Laughing, Ponca Playhouse, Ponca City, 580-765-5360 25 2nd Annual Trout Fishing Tournament, CCC Lake, Perry, 580-336-4684 25 Roustabouts Benefit Show, Northern Oklahoma College, Kinzer Performing Arts Center, 580-628-6366 APRIL 1 Redbud Jazz Festival, Northern Oklahoma College Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa, 580-628-6366 1 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 4 Jazz Band Concert, Northern Oklahoma College, Kinzer Performing Arts Center, 580-628-6366 7 Redbud Jazz Festival Concert Northern Oklahoma College, Kinzer Performing Arts Center, 580-628-6366 7-8 Bison, Bison Film Festival, Poncan Theatre, Ponca City, 580-765-9746 12-30 Annual Student Art Exhibition, Northern Oklahoma College, Hays Gallery, 580-628-6366 15 Easter Egg Hunts: Medicalodge, Arkansas City, 620-442-9300; B St. Ball Fields, Blackwell, 580-363-4195; City Park, Fairfax, 918-605-4519;
Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee, 918-762-2513; Coussens Park, Shidler, 918-793-2721 16 Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast, Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee, 918-762-2513 20- 23 Spring Play Northern Oklahoma College, Kinzer Performing Arts Center, 580-628-6366 22-30 Exhibit: Pieces of a Collection, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 22-23 Pioneer Area Quilter’s Show, Ponca City, 580-765-3866 24 Concert: NOC Gala, NOC Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa, 580-6334 25 Concert Band, College Choir & Chamber Singers Concert, Northern Oklahoma College, Kinzer Performing Arts Center, 580-628-6366 28-29 Spring Fest and Hop’s Weekend Car and Motorcycle Show, Downtown, Perry, 580-336-4684 30 Annual Gala Northern Oklahoma College, Kinzer Performing Arts Center, 580-628-6366 TBA Easter Egg Hunt, Tonkawa, 580-628-2220 MAY 1-31 Exhibit: Pieces of a Collection, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 1-4 Annual Student Art Exhibition, Northern Oklahoma College, Hays Gallery, 580-628-6366 5-6 100 Mile City Wide Yard Sale Tour, Pawnee, 918-762-2108 5-7 OST and GEA Steam and Gas Engine Show, Steam Engine Park, Pawnee, 918-698-6701 6-7 Outdoor Expo, Camp McFadden, east of Ponca City, Ponca City, 580-762-9955 6-7 Kansas Sampler Festival, Winfield, 620-221-2420 7 Fly-in Breakfast, Ponca City Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 13 Kaw Lake Kids Focus on Fishing, Pioneer Cove, Kaw Lake, 580-762-9494 19-21 Theatre: Bonnie and Clyde, 26-28 Ponca City Playhouse, Ponca City, 580-765-5360 27 Bobby Estes Memorial Bike Ride, Veteran’s Lake, Arkansas City, 620-442-8255 27 Heritage Celebration and Parade, Nardin, 580-363-4760
28 Kaw City Reunion, Museum, Kaw City, 580-269-2333 JUNE 1-30 Exhibit: Pieces of a Collection, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 1-3 Rock ‘N Country Festival, Fairgrounds, Winfield, 620-229-0470 2-3 Twilight Kayak Trip, Chaplin Nature Center, Arkansas City, 620-442-4133 2 Battle of the Burger Main Street Ponca City, 580-763-8082 2 Cruzin’ Grand, Downtown, Ponca City, 405-919-4680 3 Prairiefest Concert in the Park, Wilson Park, Arkansas City, 620-442-5895 3 Jerry Mills Fishing Derby, Veteran’s Lake, Arkansas City, 620-441-4300 3 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 3 24th Annual Herb Festival, L.A. Cann Botanical Gardens, Ponca City, 580-761-1041 3 Schooner’s Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, Lake Ponca, 580-269-1155 8-10 101 Wild West PRCA Rodeo, 101 Rodeo Grounds, Ponca City, 580-765-5549 9-10 Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show, Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee, 918-762-2513 10 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade, Ponca City, 580-765-5549 10 Pioneer Family Fun Day, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 15 Arts and Preservation in the Osage Uncorked, Downtown, Pawhuska, 918-287-1208 17 Cattlemen’s Convention, Ranch Tours, BBQ, Dance, Fairgrounds, Pawhuska, 918-287-4170 17 Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping, Fairgrounds, Pawhuska, 918-287-4170 17 Pioneer Family Fun Day, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 18 Wings and Wheels Fly-in and Classic Cars Show, Strother Field, Winfield, 620-221-9280 19 Juneteenth Celebration Blues and BBQ, Attucks Community Center, Ponca City, 580-762-2499
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23-25 Tonkawa Tribal Pow-wow, Fort Oakland, Tonkawa, 580-628-2561 24 KawFest, Sandy Beach, Kaw Lake, 580-762-9494 24 Pioneer Family Fun Day, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 29 Pawnee Indian Nation Pow-wow, Memorial Stadium, Pawnee, 918-762-2108 TBA I’n-Lon-Schka Indian Dances, Pawhuska, Grayhorse, Hominy, 918-287-5555 TBA 6" x 6" Art Sale, Newkirk, 580-362-2377 JULY 1-31 Exhibit: Pieces of a Collection, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 1-2 Pawnee Indian Nation Pow-wow, Memorial Stadium, Pawnee, 918-762-2108 1 Ride-in Breakfast, Lakeside Arena Pawnee, 918-762-2108 1 Hawk Chief 5-Mile Run, Pawnee, 918-762-4045 1 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 4 Fourth of July Celebrations: Arkansas City, 620-442-4530 Blackwell, 580-363-4195 Fairfax, 918-642-5266 Pawhuska, 918-287-1208 Pawnee, 918-762-2108 Ponca City, 580-767-0430 Tonkawa, 580-628-2220 8 Butterfly Count, Chaplin Nature Center, Arkansas City, 620-442-4133 8 Pioneer Family Fun Day, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 14-17 Otoe-Missouria Encampment, Red Rock, 580-723-4466, ext. 217 15 Pioneer Family Fun Day, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 15 Otoe Mud Run, Red Rock, 580-723-4466, ext. 217 18-23 International Round-Up Clubs Cavalcade, Fairgrounds, Pawhuska, 918-978-7633 18 Cavalcade Street Dance, Downtown, Pawhuska, 918-287-1208 22 United Way Golf Tournament, Blackwell, 580-363-4195 22 Cavalcade Parade, Downtown, Pawhuska, 918-287-1208 22 Pioneer Family Fun Day, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 AUGUST
1-31 Exhibit: Pieces of a Collection, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 3 Crazy Days Street Party Main Street Ponca City, 580-763-8082 3-7 Cowley County Fair, Fairgrounds, Winfield, 620-221-1400 5 Old Time Saturday Night, Courthouse Square, Pawnee, 918-762-2108 5 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 10-12 Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, Lakeside Arena, Pawnee, 918-762-2108 12 Pawnee Bill Rodeo Parade, Pawnee, 918-762-2108 18-20 K&O Steam & Gas Engine Show, Fairgrounds, Winfield, 620-221-7608 26 14th Annual One-Day Car Show, Coussen’s Park, Shidler, 918-793-4961 26-27 Arts Festival, Art Center, Ponca City, 580-765-9746 TBA Good Vibrations Car Show, Tonkawa, 580-628-2220 SEPTEMBER 1-2 Exhibit: Pieces of a Collection, Pioneer Woman Museum, Ponca City, 580-765-6108 2 MDA Ice Cream Social, Shidler, 918-691-4920 5 Fly-In Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 6-9 Pawnee County Free Fair, Fairgrounds, Pawnee, 918-762-2735 7-9 Osage County Free Fair, Fairgrounds, Pawhuska, 918-287-4170 9 Charlie Adams Day, Downtown, Newkirk, 580-362-2377 11-15 Noble County Free Fair, Fairgrounds, Perry, 580-336-4684 12 Hamburger Feed and Music Crawl, Winfield, 620-221-7888 12-16 100th Annual Kay County Free Fair, Fairgrounds, Blackwell, 580-363-4195 13-17 Walnut Valley Music Festival, Fairgrounds, Winfield, 620-221-3250 14 Ladies Night Out Main Street Ponca City, 580-763-8082 15-16 CSRC Rodeo, Arena, Perry, 580-336-4684 16 6th Annual Cherokee Strip Trail Ride, Sarge Creek, Kaw Lake, 580-762-9494 16 124th Cherokee Strip Celebration, Perry, 580-336-4684 16 31st Annual Cherokee Strip BBQ Cook-off, Lake Ponca Park, Ponca City, 580-716-4893 22-23 24th Annual Standing Bear
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Pow-wow, Standing Bear Native American Park, Ponca City, 580-762-1514 TBA High Frontier 7 Rocket Launch, Municipal Airport, Pawhuska, 918-287-1208 OCTOBER 1-30 Quilt Show, Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee, 918-762-2513 1-2 Oktoberfest, Marland Mansion Estate, Ponca City, 580-767-0420 1 National Indian Taco Championship, Pawhuska, 918-287-1208 7 Heritage Day Parade, Fairfax, 918-605-4519 7 Dick Tracy Day, Courthouse Square, Pawnee, 918-762-4681 7 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 7 Fall into Holidaze Craft and Antique Show, Fairgrounds, Winfield, 620-218-2395 7 Art in the Park, Island Park Winfield, 620-221-2161 21 McCord School Arts and Crafts Festival, Ponca City, 580-765-6358 22-28 Arkalalah, Downtown Arkansas City, 620-442-6077 26 Goblins on Grand Main Street, Ponca City, 580-763-8082 28 Scary Stories at the Mansion, Pawnee Bill Mansion, Pawnee, 918-762-2513 31 Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Tonkawa, 580-628-2220 NOVEMBER 1 Bazaar, Dinner and Auction, Methodist Church, Braman, 580-385-2146 4 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 4 Veterans Day Parade, Downtown, Ponca City, 580-761-2431 11 Veterans Day Parade, Downtown, Arkansas City, 620-442-4780 11 Veterans Day Parade, Downtown, Blackwell, 580-363-4195 11 Shidler Fire Dept. Auction and Chili Dinner, Old Gym, Shidler, 918-793-3631 18 Grainola “Lord’s Acre Sale,” Grainola United Methodist Church, Grainola, 918-793-2710 19-30 Isle of Lights, Island Park, Winfield, 620-221-2438 20-30 Christmas on Main Street, Arkansas City, 620-442-0230 21 Tree Lighting, Ben
Cleveland Park, Arkansas City, 620-442-0236 23-30 Festival of Angels, Lake Ponca and Cann Gardens, Ponca City, 580-762-2273 23 Daddy Long Legs Race, Wentz Camp, Ponca City, 580-767-0430 24 Craft Show and Christmas Parade, Braman 580-385-2281 25 Festival of Light Parade, Downtown, Pawnee, 918-762-2108 25 Small Business Saturday Main Street Ponca City, 580-763-8082 26 Oklahoma’s Largest Indoor Animated Christmas Display, First Presbyterian Church, Blackwell, 580-363-1460 DECEMBER 1-25 Christmas on Main Street, Arkansas City, 620-442-0230 1-30 Festival of Angels, Lake Ponca and Cann Gardens, Ponca City, 580-762-2273 1-30 Isle of Lights, Island Park, Winfield, 620-221-2438 1-31 Holiday Decorations in the Mansion, Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee, 918-762-2513 1 Downtown for the Holidays Main Street, Ponca City, 580-763-8082 1 Christmas Parade: Ponca City, 580-767-0430 2 Christmas Parades: Fairfax, 918-605-4519 Newkirk, 580-362-2377 Pawhuska, 918-287-1208 2 Fly-in Breakfast, Airport, Ponca City, 580-767-0470 2 Christmas Market Oklahoma, First Lutheran Church, Ponca City, 580-761-4657 3,10, Oklahoma’s Largest 17,24 Indoor Animated Christmas Display, First Presbyterian Church, Blackwell, 580-363-1460 4 Christmas Parade: Blackwell, 580-363-4195 7 Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration: tree lighting, parade, Santa house; Downtown, Tonkawa, 580-628-2220 9 Children’s Christmas Shop, Newkirk, 580-362-2377 9 Holiday Happening, Ponca City, 580-765-4400 9 Christmas Parade: Shidler, 918-793-4171; Winfield 620-221-7888 31 Courthouse Square Ball Drop, Bonfire, Fireworks, Pawnee, 918-762-2108
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ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS Marland’s Grand Home 1000 E. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601, 580-767-0427 www.marlandgrandhome.com Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum - pg. 10 1141 Pawnee Bill Rd., Pawnee, OK 74058, 918-762-2513 www.okhistory.org/sites/pawneebill.php Pioneer Woman Museum - pg. 22 701 Monument, Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-765-6108 www.pioneerwomanmuseum.com Poncan Theatre 104 E. Grand Ave., Ponca City 74601 580-765-0943, www.poncantheatre.org Sun ‘n Fun 8900 E. Lake Road Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-763-7931 The Bivin Garden - pg. 43 P.O. Box 154, Shidler, OK 74652 918-793-4011, www.thebivingarden.com The Marland Estate - pg. 28 901 Monument Rd. Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-767-0420 www.marlandmansion.com Wentz Golf Course - pg. 10 2928 L.A. Cann Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-767-0433, www.wentzgolf.com BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Eastman National Bank - pg. 10, 38 7th and Main, Newkirk, OK 74647 580-362-2511 222 E. Grand, 14th and Hartford, and 5th and Prospect, Ponca City, OK 74601, 580-718-9990, www.eastmannational.com First National Bank of Oklahoma 1501 E. Prospect, Ponca City, OK 74604 580-762-2265 101 W. Grand, Tonkawa, OK 74653 580-628-2265, www.fnbok.com RCB Bank - pg. 22 126 S. Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67005, 620-442-4040 1350 W. Doolin, Blackwell, OK 74631 580-363-0005 1223 E. Highland (Main), 2nd and Grand 14th and Prospect, Ponca City, OK 74601, 580-762-5651, 877-811-4663 207 S. Cosden, Shidler, OK 74652 918-793-7661 1610 Main St., Winfield, OK 67156 620-229-8700, www.rcbbank.com BEVERAGES Quality Water - pg. 17 115 E. Highland, P.O. Box 829 Ponca City, OK 74601, 580-762-7555, 800-375-6553, www.qualitywaterservice.com Wheat State Wine Co. - pg. 35 23622 Springhill Farm Dr., Winfield, Ks, 67156 www.wheatstatewineco.com BOATS, RVs AND WATERCRAFT SALES, SERVICES, ACCESSORIES & STORAGE Kinder’s Campers - pg. 23 2208 N. Ash, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-762-8215 kinderscampers@poncacity.net
Lake Road Boat Storage - pg. 22 5159 Lake Rd., P.O. Box 1803 Ponca City, OK 74604 580-761-5863, 580-761-1912 Lakeview Boart & RV Storage - pg. 7 8818 Lake Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604 580-765-2219, lvstorage@cableone.net Schillbillys– pg. 37 Hwy 11 and Acker Hill Rd., Kaw City, Ok 74641, 580-269-2726, schillbillysrv@yahoo.com Service Marine - pg. 7 8865 Lake Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604 580-352-4013, 316-641-5636 The Boat House & RV Center - pg. 2 1000 McFadden Cove Rd. Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-762-2414 www.boathouservcenter.com CAR DEALERS SALES AND SERVICE Ponca City New Car Dealers - pg. 17 Davis-Moore Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge 3501 N. 14th, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-2511, www.davismoore.com Heather Cannon Honda 3415 N. 14th, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-762-6636, www.cannonhonda.com Jack Bowker Ford, Lincoln 2415 N. 14th, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-5533, www.jackbowkerford.com Pemberton Chevrolet, Buick, GMC 3330 N. 14th, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-5595, www.pembertonchevrolet.com
CASINOS Osage Casino Hotel 64464 State Highway 60 Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-765-2973 877-246-8777, www.osagecasinos.com COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau – pg. 35 106 S. Summit, P.O. Box 795 Arkansas City, KS 67005, 620-442-0236, www.arkcitychamber.org Blackwell Area Chamber of Commerce 120 S. Main, Blackwell, OK 74631 580-363-4195, www.blackwellchamber.org Braman Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 174, Braman, OK 74632 580-385-2146 City of Kaw City – pg. 37 P.O. Box 30, Kaw City, OK 74641 580-269-2525 City of Newkirk – pg. 38 P.O. Box 469, 106 W. 7th Newkirk, OK 74647, 580-362-2117 Elks Lodge No. 2002 3612 Lake Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-765-4045 Fairfax Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 35, Fairfax, OK 74637 918-642-5266, www.fairfaxchamber.com Green Country Marketing Assn. - pg. 23 2512 E. 71st. St., Suite G, Tulsa, OK 74136, 918-744-0588, 800-922-2118, www.greencountryok.com Kaw Nation of Oklahoma 698 Grandview Dr., Kaw City, OK 74641 580-269-2552, www.kawnation.com
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Newkirk Chamber of Commerce - pg. 38 110A W. 7th St., Newkirk, OK 74647 580-362-2155, www.newkirkchamber.com Newkirk Main Street - pg. 38 116 N. Main, P.O. Box 235 Newkirk, OK 74647, 580-362-2377 www.newkirkmainstreet.com Osage County Tourism - pg. 31 918-287-8784, www.visittheosage.com Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Main., P.O. Box 5 Pawhuska, OK 74056, 918-287-1208 www.pawhuskachamber.com Pawnee Community Chamber of Commerce - pg. 10 657 Harrison, Pawnee, OK 74058 918-762-2108, www.cityofpawnee.com Perry Chamber of Commerce - pg. 41 327 N. 7th, P.O. Box 426, Perry, OK 73077, 580-336-4684, www.perryokchamber.com Ponca City Area Chamber and Tourism Bureau - Back Cover 420 E. Grand, PO Box 1109 Ponca City, OK 74601 580-763-8092 (tourism) 580-765-4400 (chamber) 866-763-8092, www.visitponcacity.com Ponca City Main Street 516 E. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-763-8082, www.poncacitymainstreet.com Red Carpet Country - pg. 20 P.O. Drawer B, Alva, OK 73717, 580-327-4918 800-447-2698, www.redcarpetcountry.com Shidler Area Chamber of Commerce - pg. 43 P.O. Box 281, Shidler, OK 74652 918-793-4171, www.shidleroklahoma.com Tonkawa Chamber 102 E. Grand, Tonkawa, OK 74653 580-628-2220, www.tonkawachamber.org Winfield Chamber and Convention and Tourism 123 East 9th, P.O. Box 640 Winfield, KS 67156, 620-221-2421 877-729-7440, www.winfieldks.org CONVENIENCE AND GROCERY STORES Boat-n-Tote - pg. 7 1670 Osage Cove Rd., Burbank, OK 74633 580-762-5001 Kaw Nation Business Services – pg 16 Kaw Ice Houses Hwy 11, Kaw City, OK 74641 Woodridge Market, Ponca City, OK 74604 Kaw Smoke Shops #1 – L.A. Cann Dr., Newkirk, OK 74647 #2 – Hubbard Rd. and Hwy 77, Ponca City, OK 74604 Southwind Express 11200 E. Hwy 11, Kaw City, OK 74641 Woodridge Market 4128 Lake Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604 EDUCATION Northern Oklahoma College - pg. 45 1220 E. Grand, Tonkawa, OK 74653 580-628-6200, www.noc.edu University Center - pg. 23 2800 N 14th, Ponca City, OK, 74601 580-762-2856, ucponcacity.com
HEALTH AND MEDICAL Newkirk Dental Center - pg. 38 327 W. South St., Newkirk, OK 74647 newkirkdentalcenter.com Toni’s Westside Rexall 301 W. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-4456 Urgent Care and Family Practice Clinic 1715 N. 5th, Ponca City, OK 74604 580-762-9292, ucare@cableone.net LODGING/CAMPING Camp McFadden - pg. 7 9137 E. Hartford, P.O. Box 1495 Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-762-9955 www.campmcfadden.com Fairfield Inn - pg. 10 3405 N. 14th, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-3000, www.marriott.com Kaw Lake Cabins - pg. 37 Kaw City, OK, 74641, 405-990-9235 Kaw Lake RV Park 8950 Lake Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604 580-761-2953 Kaw Ridge Cabins - pg. 31 Across from Sun ‘n Fun Waterpark 580-747-2069 Lakeview Campground - pg. 7 8875 Lake Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604 580-761-1244, 580-762-7389 lvcampground@cableone.net Ponca City RV Park - pg. 47 1017 N. Waverly, Ponca City, OK, 74601 580-761-3839, www.poncacityrvpark.com MARINAS Hideaway Marina – pg. 2 8 mi. E. of 14th on Lake Rd. 1000 McFadden Cove Rd. Ponca City, OK 74604, 580-765-0696 kawhideawaymarina@gmail.com MEDIA Bartlesville Radio – pg. 18 KWON, KYFM, KRIG, KPGM 1200 SE Frank Phillips Blvd., Bartlesville, OK 74003, 918-336-1001 www.bartlesvilleradio.com Chisholm Trail Broadcasting – pg. 19 KNID, KXLS 316 E. Willow Road, Enid, OK 73701 580-237-1390, www.knid.com Cowley Courier/Kansas Hunter – pg. 35 200 E. 5th Ave., Arkansas City, KS. 67005, 620-442-4200, www.arkcity.net Cowley County – pg. 18, pg 35 Broadcasting/KSOK P.O. Box 1014, Arkansas City, Ks, 67005 620-442-5400, www.ksokfm.com KWLS – pg. 18 103 E. 9th St., Winfield, KS 67156 316-945-1079, www.kwlsradio.com Ponca City News 300 N. 3rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-3311, www.poncacitynews.com Team Radio – pg. 19 KLOR, KPNC, Triple Play Sports 102 E. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-762-9930, www.eteamradio.com The House fm/My Praise fm Radio Stations 6600 W. Hwy 60, Ponca City, OK 74601
580-767-1400, the housefm.com/mypraisefm.com
Sterling Broadcasting – pg. 18 KQSN, WBBZ P.O. Box 788, Ponca City, OK 74602 580-760-5491, www.sunny1047.com Williams Broadcasting – pg. 19 KGWA, KOFM 300 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703 580-234-4230, www.kofm.com REAL ESTATE SALES Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors 3216 N. 14th, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-8888, 800-756-8882 www.realtor.com/poncacity/cbheritage Lake Pointe Development - pg. 22 7 mi. e. of Pioneer Woman Statue on Lake Rd, north on Silverdale and east on Overlook, Ponca City, OK 74604 580-401-5228 www.pendleyrealestate.com United Country Real Estate - pg. 7 3517 Lake Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604 580-765-4545, www.poncacityokrealestate.com RESTAURANTS AND LOUNGES Danny’s BBQ Head Quarters - pg. 22 1217 E. Prospect, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-767-8304, www.dannysbbqhq.com KFC 1308 Princeton, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-762-4049, www.kfc.com The Perk Beverage Co. - pg. 17 415 N. 14th, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-749-4683 RETAIL Brandt’s Hardware 3203 N. 14th, Ponca City, OK 74604 580-762-2921 Bubba’s Outdoor Sports 513 W. Doolin, Blackwell, OK 74631 580-262-2275, bubbasbait@yahoo.com Completely Quilted Bernina Sewing Cntr – pg. 28 315 East Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-718-9300, www.completelyquilted.com SPECIAL SERVICES Back 40 Design 80 E. 5th St., Edmond, OK 73034 405-478-4080, www.back40design.com Fishing Guide Service - Mel Bonhoff – pg. 17 405-990-9235 Freedom Express Home Inspections 5400 Hwy. 177 Marland, OK 74644, 580-268-3340 www.freedomexpressinspections.com Hwy 60 Tire & Service 64445 US Hwy 60, OK 74604 580-762-2332, hwy60tire@yahoo.com Larry Murphy Insurance 113 E. Grand, P.O. Box 1420 Ponca City, OK 74601, 580-767-1520 www.larrymurphyinsurance.com Loftis & Wetzel Insurance 410 E. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-5566, www.loftiswetzel.com Newsome Productions - Okie Wild 405-312-3353, www.bonewsomeproductions.com Tonkawa Tag Agency 110 E. Grand, Tonkawa, OK 74653 580-628-2206 www.oktagagent.com/city/tonkawa.htm
Younger-Holmes Electrical Contractors 4790 N. Pleasant View Rd. Ponca City OK, 74601, 580-765-4383 UTILITIES/INDUSTRY Indian Electric Cooperative - pg. 46 P.O. Box 49, Cleveland, OK 74020 918-358-2514, www.iecok.com Kay Electric Cooperative - pg. 46 300 W. Doolin, P.O. Box 607 Blackwell, OK 74631 580-363-1260, 800-535-1079 www.kayelectric.coop Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority 2701 W. I-35 Frontage Rd. P.O. Box 1960, Edmond, OK 73083 405-340-5047, www.ompa.com Phillips 66 - pg. 16 1000 S. Pine, Ponca City, OK 74601 580-767-3456, www.phillips66.com Ponca City Energy - pg. 10 6714 N. Pleasant View Rd. Ponca City, OK 74601, 580-767-0405 www.poncacityok.com Shidler Telephone Co. - pg. 43 120 Broadway, P.O. Box 25 Shidler, OK 74652, 918-793-2211 shidlertelephone@yahoo.com U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - pg. 6 9400 Lake Rd., Ponca City, OK 74604 580-762-5611 www.swt.usace.army.mil
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Chaplin Nature Center originally homesteaded by the late Hazel Chaplin is INTERESTING FACT: The now owned and operated by the Wichita Audobon Society.
WHERE THE RUN BEGAN Arkansas City was known by many names before claiming its present name. In 1893 men were lined up just south of this piece of land between the rivers, with hope in their hearts and dreams of owning land in their souls. It was September 16th of that year, when a gun was fired, signaling the start of the great land rush. Today this great piece of history is celebrated in the Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum. Nature is also celebrated in Arkansas City. Along the sandy beaches of the Arkansas River, Chaplin Nature Center combines 230 acres of magnificent woodlands, prairies, and streams. The facilities include five miles of walking trails, a visitor¹s center which is ideal for meetings, a nature library, a bookstore and gift shop, and a multi-purpose room.
Arkansas City is home to historical buildings which have been lovingly maintained since their creation, such as Ireland Hall, which was built as the first high school in town. The building is now used by Cowley College. Art around town is publicly displayed in the form of metal art, stainless steel pieces and many murals proudly displayed on downtown buildings. Many town celebrations take place throughout the year. Shopping opportunities abound. Whether attending a sporting event, playing in the park or shopping for antiques, you’ll discover why Arkansas City is “A Treasure Between Rivers Among Friends”.
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INTERESTING FACT: Fairfax is known as the home of famous Indian ballerinas Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. ON THE OSAGE RESERVATION Fairfax, on State Highway 18 south of Highway 60, was founded in 1903 in the southwestern section of the Osage Indian Reservation now known as Osage County. It began when the Santa Fe Railway came through this section and a group of traders saw the advantage of having their town near a railroad. Fairfax offers small-town living, but both Ponca City and Pawhuska are within easy driving distance. Take a step back in time when you view the famous Spur Collection at the Security State Bank, open weekdays from 9 am - 3 pm. With many ties to the Osage Nation in Fairfax, the statue of Osage Principal Chief Ne-Kah-Wah-She-Tun-Kah (1839-1923) stands in the Fairfax Cemetery. Learn about the history of the area at the Fairfax Area Historical Genealogy Society on Main
Street, across from Security State Bank. Annual events include the City-wide Garage Sale in August, Heritage Day the second Saturday in October and the
Quality Patient Care Phone: 918-642-3291 Fax: 918-642-1220 Fairfax Rural Health Clinic: 918-642-8827 Pawnee Rural Health Clinic: 918-765-3942
Christmas Parade the first Saturday in December. For more information phone the Fairfax Chamber at 918-605-4519 or go to their website at www.fairfaxchamber.com.
Securing the needs of the community 308 N. Main Street Fairfax, OK 74637 Phone: 918-642-3221 Fax: 918-642-5079
Fairfax Manor, LLC Serving the citizens of Fairfax and its surrounding areas for over 40 years
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buildings in old Kaw City, including the Depot which is now the Kaw City INTERESTING FACT: Many Museum, were relocated to high ground overlooking Kaw Lake in 1976.
THE HEART OF KAW LAKE “The Heart of Kaw Lake” is used to describe Kaw City. On a peninsula jutting into the middle of Kaw Lake, Kaw City is the only town located directly on the lake. This cozy community provides numerous amenities and services needed for campers, hunters, ATV and water enthusiasts alike. Founded in 1902 prior to statehood, the ‘old town’ went underwater in 1976. That was when the gates of the Kaw Dam closed and turned that particular area of the Arkansas River basin into the lake that we know today. Kaw City was relocated up the hill to its current location and continues to thrive today. The Santa Fe Railroad Depot was also moved and today houses the Kaw City Museum. This cherished building houses many artifacts from the area and also documents the hard times and resilience
of the residents of Kaw City. From the equipment of a circa 1930 beauty parlor to a homemade bed frame, history is preserved at the Kaw City Museum. A second museum, the Kanza Museum, is another gem in Kaw City’s crown. The Kanza Museum showcases the heritage and history of the Kaw Nation. Displays in the Kanza Museum include bronzes of tribal members and photos that document the history and activities of the Kaw Indian people. The museum is owned and operated by the Kaw Nation. Kaw City maintains the only free boat access on Kaw Lake at Pioneeer Cove, providing opportunities for fishing, water skiing or simple leisure cruises to discover all that Kaw Lake has to offer.
Many people own second “lake homes” in Kaw City and often transition to permanent residences upon retirement.
The Sandbur RV Park
Each RV site has water, sewer, electric (20, 30 and 50 amp) Laundry Facilities, Bath house and Picnic Pavillion
Call 580-761-5140
13390 E. Hwy 11 • Kaw City, OK 74641
SCHILLBILLY’S BOAT & RV STORAGE
Groups Welcome
schillbillysrv@yahoo.com
Units available up to 12' x 14' x 40' & 12'x 12' x 36'
City lots with gas, water, sewer and electric service available. Call City Hall at 580-269-2525 P.O. Box 30, Kaw City, OK 74641
Full Partitions • Concrete Floors Security Fence and Night-time Lighting Located just west of Kaw City on the big curve of Hwy 11 & Acker Hill Road
580-269-2726 Kaw City, Oklahoma
Kaw City Museum 910 Washunga Drive Call 580-269-2366
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77 Ranch Motel
OWNERS: Charles & Jean Chambers
• Television • Microwave • Refrigerator
580-362-3444 201 W. South St. (Hwy 77)
BLACK JACK’S
BAIT AND TACKLE 712 E. 7th • Newkirk, OK Beverly Smith
405-612-7045 (Cell)
580-362-1016 PRAIRIE CRICKET
QUILTS
Our mission is unifying and speaking for the business community to create a healthy economy and to promote community development.
580-362-2155
114 S. Main Street, Newkirk, Oklahoma
4 ATM LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU:
The City of Newkirk Northern Gateway to Beautiful Kaw Lake Comfortable Lodging, Great Restaurants, Historic Business District, Churches, Great Schools, Municipal Swimming Pool, Country Club Lake & Park, Historic Nine Hole Sand Greeen Golf Course and Friendly People.
7th & Main in Newkirk 5th & Prospect in Ponca City 3rd & Grand in Ponca City 14th & Hartford in Ponca City
Quilting & Embroidery
Custom Orders Welcome Beverly Smith 405-612-7045 Ronna Whetzel 580-761-8745
For More Information call:
580-362-2117
The Newkirk Church of Christ Welcomes Lake Area Visitors to worship with us.
A perfect blend of past and present, with the largest collection of limestone buildings in the State of Oklahoma. All on the National Register. Come stroll our Main Street and enjoy our community.
580-362-2377
Sunday Bible Classes 10am Worship 11am Evening Worship 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm
328 N. Main, Newkirk, OK 580-362-3691
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is home to the county seat. The present Kay County courthouse was built in 1926, replacing INTERESTING FACT: Newkirk the 1897 frame courthouse which replaced the original 1894 courthouse which burned.
NORTHERN GATEWAY TO KAW LAKE Newkirk, Oklahoma, the northern gateway to beautiful Kaw Lake, is a small, rural community whose Main Street is historic Highway 77 built at the same time as Route 66. The entire downtown is on the National Register with the largest collection of limestone buildings in the state of Oklahoma. It’s the only courthouse in Oklahoma paid for before construction began. This picturesque community is the county seat of Kay County with one of the most beautiful courthouses inside and out. Newkirk is the home of Good Luck Liniment patented in the late 1890’s by Charlie Adams, an early day pharmacist. The liniment, designed to treat livestock for cuts and saddle sores, is still made and sold in Newkirk today. In honor of Newkirk’s heritage, Charlie and Good Luck, the second Saturday
of September, the community hosts Charlie Adams Day. The event takes place on the courthouse lawn and features world-class barbecue, Dutch oven cooking, storytelling, great entertainment, and activities for the children. Everything is free except food and beverages. Newkirk is also home to one of the oldest golf courses in the state, and one of the very few with sand greens. The swimming pool is a WPA project. Downtown boasts several lovely outdoor sculptures and a couple of museums. Now, if games of chance are more to your liking – Newkirk has three of those nearby: South Wind, Native Lights and Seven Clans First Council Casinos. Hunting, fishing, and water sports are also near as well as picnicking and hiking.
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16, 1893, the first day of the Cherokee Strip Run, the Blue Bell Saloon sold beer INTERESTING FACT: Sept. at $1 a bottle, due to the scarcity of water. 38,000 glasses were sold.
THE PLACE TO BE Established by the Cherokee Strip run of 1893, Perry is east of I-35 and at the south end of the Kaw Lake area in northern Oklahoma. Perry was named for J.A. Perry, one of the township location commissioners. It is the county seat of Noble County. At one point Perry contained 110 saloons and gambling houses and was home to the notorious Doolin Gang. Today this friendly, historic town is proud of its agricultural history, progressive businesses and home-town values. You can learn about the history of the area at the Cherokee Strip Museum, at exit 186 off I-35. This five-acre complex traces the history of the Cherokee
Outlet. In addition to the museum, the grounds include outdoor exhibits, an implement building and shaded picnic areas. Also on the grounds is the Rose Hill School, a one-room schoolhouse, where many Oklahoma fourth graders experience a living history program each year. Visit the original machine shop which later became Charles Machine Works, manufacturer of the Ditch Witch trencher. Now known as the Ditch Witch Heritage Center and Museum, the restored brick building houses a theater, conference room and museum tracing the company’s history. On the square you’ll find
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everything your heart desires from antiques to the unique. Many events take place on the square including the Spring Festival Car and Motorcycle Show and the annual Cherokee Strip Celebration. Enjoy Trout Fishing at CCC Lake. Many groups schedule reunions and other activities in Perry at the Holiday Inn Express, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndam, Super 8 Motel or Comfort Inn. For more information about Perry contact the Perry Chamber of Commerce at 580-336-4684 or www.perryokchamber.com
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Theodore Roosevelt invited the Miller brothers to participate in the Jamestown INTERESTING FACT: President Exposition in Norfolk, VA. It was so successful they organized their first regular traveling show.
WHERE YOU FIND THE “MOST UNEXPECTED” Whether you are visiting or already call Ponca City your home, you will find Ponca City a very memorable experience. Immerse in our history! Strategically located within 90 minutes of three major metropolitan communities, Ponca City has amenities normally found only in larger communities. Ponca City got its name from the Ponca Tribe after the Cherokee Outlet Land Run in 1893. And now, over 100 years later, the Native American people are still a vital part of Ponca City. Standing Bear Park in Ponca City is the gateway to Native American culture in the area. Standing Bear Museum and Education Center is a uniquely designed building that creatively defines a space set aside to honor the six area tribes – the Kaw, Osage, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee, Ponca and Tonkawa. This park is home to Oklahoma’s tallest statue, a 22-foot bronze of Ponca Chief Standing Bear. There is also a permanent Pow Wow arbor and arena, which hosts the annual Standing Bear Pow Wow each September. Across from the Phillips 66 Refinery is the Conoco Museum. This Smithsonian-quality museum offers a glimpse into the history of the wildcat days of the Cherokee Outlet and the birth of this premier oil and gas empire which was founded in 1875. The museum consists of 19 flat screen TV’s, interactive games and kiosks and a 40-seat theatre. This museum showcases the accomplishments, innovations and determination that expanded Marland Oil and Continental Oil Company to the diversified global energy company, Conoco. Continue on to the Marland Mansion, a 55-room, 44,000 sq. ft. Italian Renaissance villa built in 1928 by E.W. Marland, the founder of Marland Oil. This wealthy oil baron, also Oklahoma’s tenth governor, lived a life of elegance and wealth, and his former home is a testament to this. Visitors can see intricately carved wood, sculptured stone, wrought-iron arched doorways, and Waterford crystal chandeliers. This famed “Palace on the Prairie” also features hidden tunnels, angels, gargoyles, imported marble, a hidden poker room, a leather-lined elevator, twelve
bathrooms, three kitchens, an elegant ballroom with 24-karat gold leaf-covered ceiling worth over $1.4 million, and seven fireplaces. The Mansion is a National Historic Landmark. Marland’s Grand Home, which was Marland’s first home in Ponca City, is a 22-room house built in 1916. It is listed on the Oklahoma Landmarks publication as one of Oklahoma’s outstanding architectural accomplishments. Inside the home and museum are more than 4,000 priceless exhibits, including relics, artifacts, paintings, and other memorabilia dating back to the early 1700’s. The Grand Home houses the D.A.R. Museum, the 101 Ranch Museum and the Louise Fluke Flag Plaza. The historic Poncan Theatre offers a number of surprising performances as well as a one of a kind Lobby Art exhibit of hand-painted 1930’s movie posters that are a must see. The Poncan plays hosts to world-renowned musical groups, dancers and performers. If you are an art enthusiast, you will enjoy the Ponca City Art Center, home to different exhibits each month, festivals, and an annual outdoor art show that brings artists from surrounding states. While traveling through Ponca City, one cannot help but notice the Pioneer Woman Statue, located at 14th and Lake Road. Executed in 1929 by English-born sculptor Bryant Baker (1881-1970), the Pioneer Woman Statue is located at 14th and Lake Road, adjacent to the recently remodeled Pioneer Woman Museum. According to its dedicatory plaque, the Pioneer Woman was created “in appreciation of the heroic character of the women who braved the dangers and endured the hardships incident to the daily life of the pioneer and homesteader in this country.” The twelve-thousand-pound, seventeen-foot-tall, cast-bronze statue stands atop a pyramidal, silverdale-stone base. The entire presentation rises to forty feet. Depicted is a woman, Bible under her arm, leading her young son bravely, confidently into the future. The Pioneer Woman Museum showcases the dedication of the pioneer women who crossed this area and refused to be limited
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by boundaries. Dedicated in 1958, the newly expanded museum features stories of Oklahoma women, pioneers in their fields. Outdoor activities are always in season in Ponca City! From the shores of both Lake Ponca and Kaw Lake, you can enjoy boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, and camping. Nature lovers can enjoy beautiful scenery, hiking and quiet bird watching as well. Wentz Pool and Camp is an Olympic-sized swimming pool that provides hours of summertime fun. Set along the north bank of Lake Ponca and nestled next door to the swimming pool, Lew Wentz Golf Course is simply one of the best, both challenging and beautiful. It is open year-round and has a Pro Shop. If activities and festivals are your thing, Ponca City is quick to please. Events galore prevail in this diverse community. The award winning Ponca City Herb Festival, Amateur Motocross Championships, BBQ Cook-Off, 101 Wild West PRCA Rodeo, Standing Bear Pow Wow, Oktoberfest, and Festival of Angels are just a few. Unique attractions, fun-filled events, and also great shopping and dining all add up to an unforgettable time in Ponca City. For more information please contact Ponca City Tourism at 580-765-4400 or 866-763-8092 … or visit our website at www.visitponcacity.com.
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Petroleum constructed the “world’s largest” absorption gasoline INTERESTING FACT: Inplant1922westPhillips of town.
OIL AND COWBOY COUNTRY East of Kaw Lake in the rolling hills of Osage County is the oil-boom town of Shidler, at the intersections of Highways 11 and 18. Known today for large cattle ranches, Shidler hit its heyday in the 1920’s with one of the largest oil finds in the country at the time. Today you will see a blend of oil-field workers and working cowboys around town. You don’t have to look very hard to see cowboys complete with chaps, spurs and hats or workers fresh in from the oil fields or wind farms eating breakfast or lunch at the Hole in the Wall Café. The Prairie Rattler Winery is on Hwy. 11 on the west side of town. Make an appointment to stop by and sip the wines. East of the winery on the south side of the road is The Bivin Garden. This English garden was constructed on six acres of nearly uncultivated prairie. Today you’ll find spacious lawns, numerous flowerbeds and hundreds of trees and shrubs. The
visitor can enjoy perennials and annuals in abundance and several ornamental ponds weekends May through September or by appointment. Shidler is home to John Payne, The One Arm Bandit & Company, PRCA Specialty Entertainer of the Year for an unprecedented 15 years. The One Arm Bandit and Company has performed their rodeo act throughout the USA and Canada. It’s also home to the 2015 State High School Champion Fishing Team. What began as a local club in 2012 has grown in popularity with members winning tournaments throughout Oklahoma and being featured in a recent issue of “Oklahoma Today” magazine. Looking for good hunting and fishing? You’ll find it on the east side of Kaw Lake. Stop by “JR’S” Food Mart for your supplies and hunting and fishing licenses. Find hunting supplies at Clyde’s Shoot ‘n Shop across the street. The view of the rolling Osage hills is
Hole in the Wall
beautiful from Shidler’s nine-hole golf course southeast of town. Crappie are plentiful in Lake Charlotte. Shidler is also the west entrance to the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, an effort by The Nature Conservancy to preserve the last remaining tallgrass prairie in the world. Bison roam freely there and over 700 plant species have been identified, as well as a number of breeding birds and birds of prey. Go to www.shidleroklahoma.com for information on the many events including the annual car show. If you’re looking for a quiet spot in Oklahoma to spend a few hours, or a few days, visit Shidler. For more information phone the Shidler Chamber, 918-793-4171: e-mail: chamber@shidleroklahoma.com, or go to their website, www.shidleroklahoma.com.
HOURS: Tues. - Sun. 7am - 2 pm
Closed 3rd and 4th weekend of each month.
Next door to the bank in downtown Shidler, OK
Shidler Telephone Company Offering DSL Service Serving rural Osage County since 1922. Shidler - Webb City - Foraker Grainola - Wynona
918-793-7821
Good Home Cookin’at Down Home Prices!
Daily Specials $4.99 Breakfast Special $1.99
SHIDLER SHIDLER AREA AREA CHAMBER CHAMBER
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Supporting Shidler area businesses and organizer of Shidler events including the Car Show, Christmas Parade and more. Phone for details.
www.shidleroklahoma.com chamber@shidleroklahoma.com
918-793-4171
Six-acre botanical garden — An oasis surrounded by Tallgrass Prairie. Open Weekends from 10 am, May - September or weekdays by appointment.
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the Oklahoma Territory legislature established the University Preparatory School INTERESTING FACT: In(Now1901Northern Oklahoma College).
WHEATHEART OF OKLAHOMA A unique past, an intriguing present and an exciting future, that’s Tonkawa! Native Americans, hardy pioneers, visionary educators, legendary oilmen, German prisoners of war and creative citizens have all left their marks on this city on the Salt Fork River just east of I-35. The picturesque Heart in the Park Labyrinth with its timeline of Tonkawa history and the Grand Heart Walkof art panels surrounded by personalized pavers grace Centennial Park at Sixth Street and Grand Avenue, downtown A number of historical monuments and three museums, the McCarter Museum of Tonkawa History, the Tonkawa Tribal Museum and the A.D. Buck History and Welcome Centergive glimpses of the history of the town and surrounding areas. Tonkawa takes its name from the Tonkawa Tribe, which was removed in 1885 to the
area then known as Oakland Reserve. The town itself was settled by pioneers making the Cherokee Outlet Land Run of 1893 and was incorporated in 1894. Because of abundant wheat production in the area, Tonkawa styles itself “Wheatheart of Oklahoma.” The town entered the “Roaring Twenties” with the discovery of oil in the Tonkawa (Three Sands) Field in 1921. Briefly known as “The Billion Dollar Spot,” Tonkawa’s population swelled to 10,000 and several beautiful homes and churches built during this time still stand in the city. German prisoners of war were housed in a POW camp during World War II now identified by a stone marker engraved with a map of the original compound. Northern Oklahoma College, is the home of the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery, which hosts outstanding exhibits by Oklahoma
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artists throughout the academic year, and of the A.D. Buck History and Welcome Center. Its landscaped grounds delight the eye with individual memorial gardens and sculptures. A mural serves as a visual poem honoring Tonkawa’s cultural history and dreams of things to come. Divided into five interrelated panels, the mural reflects the community’s continuing dialogue with its past including: the Cherokee Land Run and its effects on the Tonkawa Tribe, current efforts to revitalize downtown, and whimsical visions of future community-building endeavors. The Downtown Mural is located on the corner of Main and Grand. Contact the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce, 580628-2220 or go to www.tonkawachamber.org for more information.
Tonkawa Trading Post 16401 West South Ave Tonkawa, OK 74653
580-308-6102
Pizza Salad Bar Sandwiches & more
Cherokee Tonkawa Helena Wakita Nash ®
Open 11-9 Sun - Sat
580.628.2572 • 800.329.3371 Visit us at: www.farmereb.com
P.O. Box, 111 E. Grand, Tonkawa, OK 74653
HEARTLAND For RV Park rates call: 580-628-2112 during bar hours
Bar Hours: Mon.-Th.: 4 to 11pm Fri. & Sat. 2pm to 2am Sun: 2pm to 11pm
HIDEAWAY BAR & RV PARK Located at 9629 S. 44th Street Tonkawa, Oklahoma 74653
REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO. 122 EAST GRAND
580.628.5381 1210 E. North Ave. Tonkawa, OK 74653
Dine In Carry Out Call Ahead Hours: Mon. to Sat 7am-8pm Closed Sunday
TONKAWA, OK 74653
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
580-628-4060
*Chicken Fried Steaks *Burgers *Hand-cut Fries *Breakfast: 7 am - 11 am, 2 pm - close Order Online: http://holo.harbortouch.com/en/order/marysgrill/menu/
Tonkawa, OK • 114 East Grand Ave. • 823-1027
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REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:
SAFETY FIRST
Electricity + Water = Danger. Don’t use electric tools or appliances near the water. Watch for overhead power lines. When moving your boat or RV, be aware of the location of power lines. Remember the buddy system when going out on the lake and take someone with you. Take your cell phone.
Play safely when in the out-of-doors is the message from Kay Electric and Indian Electric Cooperatives.
IF YOU NEED HELP CALL ONE OF THE PHONE NUMBERS BELOW:
911
Kay Electric Cooperative
www.kayelectric.coop kayelectric@kayelectric.coop
580-363-1260
FOR FIRE HELP PHONE:
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Kaw City Fire Department Kildare Fire Department McCord Fire Department Osage Cove Fire Departmet www.kawlake.com Ponca City Fire Department
580-269-2211 580-362-3111 580-765-4700 580-762-9100 580-767-0370
Indian Electric Cooperative www.iecok.com
918.295.9500 • 918-642-3314 FOR OTHER ASSISTANCE: Corps of Engineers Help Line
580-762-5611 580-765-5551
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77 Ranch Motel..........................................................38 Arkansas City Chamber/CVB.......................................35 Bartlesville Radio.......................................................18 Big R Brand Store.........................................................36 Black Jack Bait & Tackle/Prairie Cricket Quilts..............38 Boat-n-Tote.................................................................7 Camp McFadden..........................................................7 Cheeky Burger...........................................................38 City of Kaw City...........................................................37 City of Newkirk............................................................38 Completely Quilted Bernina Sewing Center.................28 Cowley Courier/Kansas Hunter Magazine....................35 Danny’s BBQ Head Quarters........................................22 Davis-Moore Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge..........................17 Eastman National Bank..........................................10, 38 Fairfax Community Hospital........................................36 Fairfax Dental Office..................................................36 Fairfax Insurance Agency..........................................36 Fairfax Manor.............................................................36 Fairfield Inn and Suites...............................................10 Farmer’s Exchange Bank............................................45 Fishing Guide Service................................................17 Frames & Things.........................................................45 Green Country Marketing............................................23 Heartland Real Estate.................................................45 Heather Cannon Honda..............................................17 Hideaway Bar & RV Park..........................................45 Hideaway Marina.........................................................2 Hole in the Wall Café...................................................43 Indian Electric............................................................46 Jack Bowker Ford , Lincoln........................................17 Kaw City Museum.......................................................37 Kaw Lake Cabins.......................................................37 Kaw Ridge Cabins......................................................31 Kaw Southwind Ice....................................................16 Kaw Smoke Shops......................................................16 Kay Electric ................................................................46 KGWA/KOFM Radio.....................................................19 Kinder’s Campers.......................................................23 KSOK Radio...........................................................18, 35 KWLS Radio................................................................18 Lake Pointe Development...........................................22 Lake Road Boat Storage..............................................22 Lakeview Campground/Boat & RV Storage.....................7
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Mary’s Grill.................................................................45 Microtel Inn and Suites.........................................…..40 Nana’s Mexican Restaurant........................................45 Newkirk Chamber of Commerce................................38 Newkirk Church of Christ............................................38 Newkirk Dental Center...............................................38 Newkirk Main Street..................................................38 Northern Oklahoma College........................................45 Oklahoma Lakes and Countries..................................23 Oklahoma State Parks...............................................34 Osage County Tourism...............................................31 Pawnee Bill Museum and Ranch.................................10 Pawnee Community Chamber....................................10 Pemberton Chevrolet, Buick, GMC..............................17 Perry Chamber of Commerce......................................41 Phillips 66...................................................................16 Pioneer Cove Marina..................................................37 Pioneer Woman Museum...........................................22 Ponca City Chamber and Tourism.................Back Cover Ponca City Energy......................................................10 Ponca City RV Park.....................................................47 Poncan Theatre..........................................................33 Quality Water .............................................................17 RCB Bank...................................................................22 Red Carpet Country....................................................20 Sandbur RV Park........................................................37 Schillbilly’s Boat & RV Storage..................................37 Security State Bank - Fairfax.......................................36 Service Marine.............................................................7 Shidler Area Chamber of Commerce..........................43 Shidler Telephone......................................................43 Simple Simon’s Pizza - Tonkawa.................................45 Southwind Express.....................................................16 The Bivin Garden.........................................................43 The Boat House & RV Center...........................................2 The Marland Estates...................................................28 The Perk Beverage Company......................................17 Tonkawa Trading Post.................................................45 United Country, Shaw Real Estate..................................7 University Learning Center..........................................23 US Army Corps of Engineers.........................................6 Wentz Golf Course......................................................10 Wheat State Wine Company.......................................35 Woodridge Market......................................................16
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