Aquatic adventures abound in and around Tahlequah. Floating the Illinois River, boating on Lake Tenkiller or splashing in Town Branch -- there's always something cool to to in Tahlequah. Click on the Outdoor Recreation tab for more detailed information, or call the Tahlequah Area Tourism Council at 918.456.3742.

The 58th Annual Cherokee National Holiday features traditional games and foods, traditional crafts, fine arts, a parade, the State of the Nation Address by Chief Chad Smith, gospel singing, powwows, a fiddlers contest, golf and more. This year a special tribute to former Chief Wilma Mankiller will be held Saturday, September 4. For more information, visit www.holiday.cherokee.org or call 918.453-5536.

Guests at the Cherokee National Holiday are invited to join the Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Group for public buss and walking tours of the Murrell Home, Ross Cemetery, Cherokee National Supreme Court Musuem, the Cherokee Capitol and thre recently dedicated for restoration Cherokee National Prison. Morning and afternoon tours are available. Each tour is $35. Custom tours are also available. For ticket information please visit www.CherokeeTourismOK.com or call 877-779-6977.