THINGS TO SEE AND DO 3rd Street Flea Market – Pickers, thrifters, antiquers, junknistas…whatever title you proudly wear, you will find your happy place at this flea market. Retro, vintage, re purposed, antique & pure-de-junk can be found here. Fun family atmosphere, vendors ready to deal, huge variety of treasures. Indoor & outdoor booths. No admission charge. Every Fri & Sat except holidays, 9am – 4pm, 100 3rd Ave NE, Downtown Ardmore. (East end of Main St, then 3 blocks north on Caddo St.) Also check out their estate sales on Facebook@Parkway Group Estate Sales. 580-465-5355 Facebook@3rdstreetmarketArdmore 777 Zipline – A new way to zip in the Arbuckles. With Soaring Eagle-style ziplines, thrill-seekers are strapped into seats, leaving their arms and legs free. Riders of all ages and capabilities may share in the excitement. Brave youngsters meeting the height requirement of 42 inches are welcome. An exhilarating ride without harnesses, hiking or hurdles! Have a bird’s eye view of Honey Creek, Turner Falls and Colling’s Castle while belted in the 2-man formed seat. You will be pulled 717 feet to the tower rising 130 feet above the mountain top, then released to zip back to the launch site. The first zipline of this kind in Oklahoma. Ticket price: $15 single rider, $25 two riders. Ticket office and launch site at Curio Shop at Turner Falls Overlook, 6 miles south of Davis (6250 Hwy 77 South) on Hwy 77 between I-35 exits #47 & #51. 580-369-1887 www.turnerfallszip.com Arbuckle Trail Rides – Guided trail rides on horseback over large area ranches and in Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Beautiful scenery and wildlife spotting. Voted #1 Horseback Rides by OK Living Magazine. Experienced guides and welltrained horses for beginners or advanced riders. Riding lessons available. Reservations required. Sulphur. 580-993-0097 • www.arbuckletrailrides.com www.wolferanch.com Arbuckle Wilderness – Exotic animal drive-thru & walk-thru park. See animals of all kinds, many quite unexpected. Great outing for all ages; especially fun experience with kids. Walk-thru park has moonbounce, pony rides, gem mining, petting zoo and reptile house. Safari Gift Shop on site. Groups of 20+ may tour in Safari Bus (reservations required) Discount for groups, seniors, military with ID. Adults - $16.99, Children (4-11) - $12.99, Kids under 3 free. Open at 9:00a, gates close at 5:30p summer/4:00p winter. Approx 1 hour drive. I-35 exit 51, south of Davis, OK. From Hwy 77, turn on Kay Starr Trail and drive 1 mile. 1-800-738-7275 • www.arbucklewildernesspark.com Artists of the Arbuckles – Gallery displays local artists’ work; many mediums. Annual show & events: Youth Art, Youth Photography, Adult Photography, Adult Art, Annual Show at Artesian Art Gallery. Contact gallery or check Facebook for scheduled classes and events. Gift certificates and lay-away available. Fri-Sat 1pm-5pm, will accommodate groups by appt. 330 W. Muskogee St., downtown Sulphur. 580-622-5744 www.artistsofthearbuckles.com • Facebook
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Blue RIver – Beautiful, clear spring-fed river, rolling waterfalls, unusual rock formations that the area is known for, scenic beauty surrounding river. Great location for fishing, hiking, camping, hunting managed by Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation. Famous for trout fishing - stocked with trout Nov 1-March 31. Hiking trails, camping (designated area only), float trip opportunities by kayak are available on this Class II-III river. Hunting & fishing license required, all visitors are required to have a Wildlife Conservation Passport. South entrance – From Tishomingo: 4 miles east on State Hwy 78, 6½ miles north on Bullard Chapel Rd (N3590). North entrance – From Tishomingo: 9 miles north on U.S. Hwy 377, 1 mile east on State Hwy 7. 580-443-5728 www.wildlifedepartment.com/wildlife-management-areas/blue-river Chickasaw National Recreation Area – Oklahoma’s first national park, mineral & fresh water springs, nature center museum, swimming, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping, boating, hunting, ranger-guided programs, equestrian & mountain bike trail, hundreds of acres of ecologically diverse land. Lake of the Arbuckles, southwest of Sulphur, no admission (boating & camping fees) Platt District, south edge of Sulphur. 580-622-7234 • www.nps.gov/chic Cross Bar Ranch – largest off-road park in central US, 6500 acres, 200+ miles of trails. Offers something for every skill level and any type of off-road vehicle- from dirt bikes, 4 wheelers, Jeeps, to UTVs & trucks. Diverse terrain of rocky mountainsides, hardwood timbered paths, prairie mountain tops, creeks, spectacular views for 30 miles. New trail to Turner Falls giving access to both parks; dual park tickets available. 28 RV hookups w/ water & electric (30/50 amp) $35/night (reservation required). Unlimited Primitive - RV with generator $15, tent camping $10, anywhere in park. Dump station with water access to fill tanks. Night riding, camping along trails and pets allowed. Cabin rental coming soon. Entrance Fee- Adults 16+ - $20, Kids 10-15 yrs - $10, under 10 - free. Park open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for riding. Avoid lines and pay online, or pay at cash drop box near office. Office open only on Fri-Sun, 9a-5p. Phon answered 7 days a week, 9a-5p. 4550 Dolese Road. Exit 55 off I-35, west 1 mile, south on Dolese Road 2 miles to dirt road entrance. 580-247-7244 • www.crossbarranch.net CrossFit Iron Wolf & Iron Wolf Fitness – want to stay fit and at your best while on vacation? Are you temporarily located in the Arbuckle Area and want to keep up with your CrossFit program? Iron Wolf will help you be your fittest, healthiest and sharpest version of yourself. Credentialed trainers, hour long classes coupled with a positive, challenging environment will keep you engaged and reaching your goals. Iron Wolf Fitness is more of a traditional style gym with high quality equipment (membership required). CrossFit Iron Wolf – 103 N. 2nd St and Iron Wolf Fitness - 111 E. Main, both in Downtown Davis. 405-626-5780 • Check Facebook for class info. ironwolfdavis@outlook.com
