Greenleaf State Park Braggs, Okla. 2 hours east of OKC What do cars, painting and elk have in common? The answer is Greenleaf State Park! Greenleaf offers unique programming during the offseason, including hiking, fishing and stargazing, as well as a car show, craft fairs, backpacking clinics, nature painting classes, monthly fishing tournaments, mini golf, wagon rides and the star of the park, Ellie the elk. (Special note: Ellie likes to hang around the kid’s fishing pond. If you don’t catch sight of her there, park staff can point you to her location. If you do see her, keep your distance and do not to pet or feed her.) The Discovery Center is open year-round offering crafts and monthly activities such as story times, scavenger hunts and nature walks that engage kids with the flora and fauna at the park. Campfire gatherings and guided hikes are popular options for all ages. Greenleaf has two main hiking trails: a 1.5-mile paved trail that leads to views of the Arkansas River and passes by an old warehouse and loading dock used in the 1930s by the WPA when the park was being built. Greenleaf Lake Trail is more advanced and makes an 18-mile loop. Along the trail, hikers can visit a swinging bridge (about 3 miles into the trail) and enjoy views of the lake. Cabins are available for overnight stays at the park and there is an option for people with physical disabilities. The Discovery Center is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and on Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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