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Where To Smoke
Medicine Park
THE HEALING CLINIC
Nestled in the Wichita Mountains is a beautiful little town known as Medicine Park where magic still exists. As you drive into the town you have the chance to take in the gorgeous views of towering mountains and running streams. Cobblestone walkways and walls lead you around town, where you will easily find The Healing Clinic a quaint dispensary full of hidden amenities. Appropriately located at the entrance to the town you can make it both your first and last stop before exploring the Wildlife refuge close by.
Which is absolutely fantastic, because they offer an outside smoking lounge, which shares a yard with Medicine Park’s outdoor stage. Making it the perfect spot to smoke and enjoy the nature of the wildlife refuge. While Cannabis consumption is medicinally legal here in Oklahoma, federally it is still illegal, therefore consuming in the refuge could be problematic.
Medicine Park, and The Healing Clinic offer a beautiful and pleasant place to enjoy your cannabis while uplifting yourself medicinally before continuing your mountainous journey into the refuge.
When entering the quaint little town The Healing Clinic happens to be one of the first businesses you will find. On a nice day like mine the budtender will likely greet you warmly at the big green door on the front of the cobblestone building. Welcoming you in, he begins to name off his favorite strains and the terps they provide, giving a knowledgeable and welcoming sense of customer service that can only be found in someone that truly wants to help you. While chatting and discussing strain options he takes the time to go over all the events and activities available in Medicine Park.
We picked out a strain, Oreoz, a cross between Cookies and Cream and Secret weapon, sweet and gassy smelling strain for sure. We were the only ones in the shop so he escorted us out to the smoking area and showed us around. There is a great patio with quite a few chairs and a table with ashtrays.
We sat down and discussed the neighboring stage and how often there are concerts. He excitedly informed us that every weekend someone is playing something over there. We took a seat and rolled our Meds while listening to our impromptu guide, informing us of the town's restaurant Riverside cafe, and how amazing it is, so we decided this is a must-stop.
After enjoying Medicine Park and the smoking patio there, we decided to continue our journey. We are taken to the top of Mt Scott by our sober companion. Where we enjoy the amazing views of surrounding lakes and landscape. While the Oreoz highlight the beauty the mountains naturally exude, I find myself wandering carefully among the boulders of the mountain appreciating all the different sights. Jumping from rock to rock finally I find a ledge to sit and appreciate the view. I find myself staring at the lake down below, it has a little island and a boat moving next to it. I look further out still and can see small towns and the roads in between them.
Eventually, though the inevitable hunger begins to creep in, and I decided we should head back into town to the Riverside Cafe. We drive the beautiful trek back into town purposefully taking the longer route to see wild prairie dogs and buffalo. Once back into town we parked back at The Healing Clinic due to its proximity to the front of the town and the river the cafe happens to sit on. Of course, we take the scenic route and walk down the riverside which has a nice wooden walkway. The walkway takes you to a staircase and straight up to the restaurant's deck. To which we were quickly greeted and in no time at all taken to a table. Absolutely fantastic waiter, he suggested the catfish, and it was an excellent suggestion. It came with coleslaw and fries, the fish filets were thick and juicy with a crispy golden brown fried exterior. Maybe it was the Oreoz, but that was some of the best fish I have ever had in my life. Quite satisfied with our meal, we gathered our things paid, and headed to The Healing Clinic patio for one last session before leaving town. We sit out on the patio and roll a couple of joints admiring the town. Everything almost seems mystical here from the birds in the air to the splash of the creek. We know we can’t stay forever so we enjoy the last of our smoke and promise ourselves to come back soon.
