100 Days of WILD Summer Fun
63 Swim and rent canoes or paddle boats on Lake Altus, hike trails, fish, visit the amusement park and check out the newly-renovated lodge at Quartz Mountain State Park in southwest Oklahoma. Include stops at Medicine Park and the Wichita Wildlife Refuge in your trip. Find a full itinerary for a weekend getaway at metrofamilymagazine.com/quartz- mountain-state-park. 64 Spend a day in McLoud for the annual Blackberry Festival July 7-8, where you can sample fresh blackberries as well as blackberry-flavored treats in addition to watching the parade and enjoying carnival games. 65 Visit Durant , the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation, where the Choctaw Casino & Resort features a family- friendly tropical oasis complete with pools and waterslides. Plus, visit the newly opened Choctaw Nation Cultural Center where kids will love the unique technology and interactive spaces. 66 Head south to Frisco, Texas to experience KidZania children’s museum, catch a Frisco RoughRiders baseball game, visit The Museum of the American Railroad and much more! Get a three-day itinerary at metrofamilymagazine.com/three-days- in-frisco-texas. 67 Enjoy FREE peaches and ice cream at the 57th Peach Festival in Porter on July 13-15. Plus, check out the parade, arts and craft vendors, tractor pull and culinary contests.
68 Visit the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur and take part in the daily Stomp Dances. Stop by Chickasaw Nation-owned Bedré Chocolate Factory on your way! 69 Head to the beach ... right here in Oklahoma! The Sooner State offers miles and miles of lake and reservoir splashing fun. Find our favorites at metrofamilymagazine.com/best- beaches-in-oklahoma. 70 Float the iconic Illinois River near Tahlequah. Pro tip: plan your float on a weekday, when the river is less crowded. 71 Visit Osage Nation in northeast Oklahoma for fishing, hiking and swimming at Osage Hills State Park, a drive through the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie and a visit to Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve. 72 Next, head to Pawhuska to visit the Pioneer Woman Mercantile and walk across the town’s iconic swinging bridge. 73 Pack a picnic and lace up your hiking shoes for a trek through Red Rock Adventure Park near Hinton. 74 Stay in a covered wagon at Robbers Cave State Park. 75 Savor the sweetness of summer at the annual Watermelon Festival in Rush Springs on Aug. 12. Check out the carnival rides, craft fair, car show, watermelon-themed activities and seed- spitting contest!
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