Experience a Kayak Adventure!

What is it like to peacefully glide along on the surface of the water, enjoying the view, gazing along the shoreline for wildlife? What would it be like to pry the phone from your teenager’s hand and replace it with a paddle? What memories could you create during some family time on the lake, splashing and laughing, taking on a new challenge together? Do all of that with Red’s Kayaks & Outdoor Rentals.

Whether you are a complete novice at kayaking and canoeing or you have been around the lake a time or two, Red’s has the perfect equipment and adventure for you. Offering full service to their guests means you just show up at water’s edge. Wear clothes you can get wet in, bring water and some sunscreen and you will be skimming the lake in no time. Due to National Park Service regulations, all reservations must be paid online.

Upon arrival, a kayak will be chosen for you, instructions will be given, life jackets fitted… and your exploration begins. Tours may be booked with Brad or Paulette, proficient guides with Red’s, if you do not want to sail alone. Weather factors are always considered before going out. In addition to kayaks, Red’s has canoes, fishing kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and pedal boats. All equipment will be furnished as well as life jackets, which MUST be worn. They deliver to Veteran’s Lake and Arbuckle Lake in Sulphur, OK.

Search Facebook or redskayak.com for full details, rates, limitations, and reservations. Reach them at 580-247-0591.

Local Lily’s Picture Perfect Pointers

If you’re planning a fishing trip, you can’t find much better in Oklahoma than Arbuckle Lake. It’s one of the best for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, and bluegill. Lily knows just the right spot on the lake, too, but she has to keep some of her secrets to herself!

Chickasaw National Recreation Area – Numerous sites within Platt District and Arbuckle Lake area. Primitive tent and RV camping in Platt District. Improved sites with hook-ups at Buckhorn and Point areas. 30/50-amp, shower houses, grills. Lake area offers water sports, swimming, fishing. Cost: $22-$30 for RV with hook-ups, Platt District, south edge of Sulphur; Lake area southwest of Sulphur. Check out reservation service through website. 580-622-7234 • www.nps.gov/chic

Country Day’s RV Park – Quiet camping in the country created with the “over 40” crowd in mind. 15 sites, 30/50 amp, full hookups, most pull-thru, all bills paid, fiber optic fed Wi-Fi, secured entry gate & ADT Security, laundry/shower house, picnic tables, storm shelters, pets welcome. Open all year. Near Buckhorn area (east side)of Arbuckle Lake, peaceful, wildlife watching. 6 miles south of Sulphur on Hwy 177, then 2 miles west on Cedar Blue Road. 2232 Cedar Blue Rd. 580-618-3768 • www.countrydaysrvpark.com

Deer Creek Outdoors – 350 + acres to roam. Access to Washita River, Honey Creek runs thru park, shady pecan grove, hike, fish. 75 RV sites total in 2 parks, full hook-up, 30/50 amp, shower house, coin laundry, mostly pull-thru, grills, picnic tables, pet-friendly, wi-fi, all utilities paid, daily/weekly/monthly rates. Primitive tent camping, bath house, firepits. I-35 exit 51, then 1/8 mile east on Kay Starr Trail to entrance. 6639 Kay Starr Trail. 580-369-2003 • Find us on Facebook

Dougherty RV Park – Small, peaceful RV site in heart of Arbuckle Mtns., 15 sites, full hook-up, 30/50 amp, picnic tables, grills. Laundromat, convenience store 1 block. Daily, weekly, monthly rates. 112 Healey Road in downtown Dougherty, America. 580-465-3768 or 580-465-2118