STOP TO ENJOY CASCADING WATERFALLS ALONG FALLS TRAIL.
Osage Hills State Park Venture northeast to Osage Hills State Park, located in Pawhuska in the heart of Osage Nation. This gateway to the tallgrass prairies was founded in 1935 as one of the original seven Oklahoma state parks. The park’s location, with miles of trails, creeks and lakefront, affords ample opportunities for fishing, hiking and swimming. Sand Creek winds through the grand forest and rolling hills, inviting families to explore and spot wildlife on the surrounding trails. Our boys’ favorite hikes include the 0.5- mile Falls Trail that passes through the creek’s cascading waterfalls, as well as the 1.5-mile Creek Loop Trail , which leads to captivating views from high, rocky bluffs. Anglers enjoy abundant fishing for bass, crappie and sunfish at both Lookout Lake and Sand Creek . Kids can make a splash in the park’s swimming pool on a hot day, play a game of tennis on the courts or climb on the local playground. This park offers eight native, stone cabins, all with central heat and air, and neighboring modern bathhouses, or you can make online reservations for a tent or RV site. Osage Hills is gorgeous year-round, but it’s the perfect place to escape to in the fall when the lush foliage transforms into vivid autumn
hues. During your stay, don’t miss the chance to visit the nearby Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve or take a driving tour through the renowned Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie .
STAY IN AN ORIGINAL STONE CABIN.
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