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Massive Whitewater Park to Bring nearly $1M to Northeast Oklahoma

10/30/2020

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After years of rumors and potential ideas, a concrete plan to develop a thirty acre whitewater park on the Illinois River near the Arkansas-Oklahoma border has come to light with the financial backing of the Walton Family Foundation.

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Tahlequah Tracks: J.T. Nickel Family Nature & Wildlife Preserve

10/28/2020

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Some of the of the least-known and most beloved hikes in the Tahlequah area are located at the J.T. Nickel Family & Wildlife Preserve fifteen to twenty minutes from Downtown Tahlequah. The Nickel Preserve has three trails totaling nearly four miles of total distance through a variety of ecosystems including forest, wetlands, and grasslands. 

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Tourism in Tahlequah? Who benefits and how can I help?

10/26/2020

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Wait I benefit from tourism? 
Tourism is a broad spectrum and involves a lot of things. The textbook definition is “the commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.” Most people have probably heard of their local tourism department but might not know what they do.

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Trail Run and Bike Ride a Regional Favorite in Tahlequah, OK

10/9/2020

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If you find yourself exploring around the JT Nickel Family Nature Preserve over the weekend of October 17-18, you might come across a mob of thousands of trail runners and bicyclists hammering down the dirt roads of Cherokee County. Don't be alarmed, these athletes are competing in the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd Trail Run and Gravel Smasher and an elite few are attempting to complete a 100-mile run!

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Planning on Roughing it in Tahlequah? Check Out These Camping Tips.

10/8/2020

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Camping is a staple in the fall season. For some it’s taking their mobile campers to the lakeside and having a relaxing time. On the other hand some of us like to live dangerously, we enjoy a good challenge. If this sounds like you then you might be interested in these tips to a more natural camping experience! 

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Cherokee Nation Recognized as 2020 Tribal Destination of the Year

10/7/2020

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Cherokee Nation has been awarded a national award of excellence for being the 2020 Tribal Destination of the Year by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association. This award is no surprise to those of us that work in the tourism industry in Tahlequah as the efforts by the Cherokee Nation to restore and promote their historical sites are extremely impressive. 

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Oh Wilbur! Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the Final Resting Place for Famous Talking Horse

10/7/2020

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Arguably the world's most famous talking horse, Mr. Ed was a palomino with the ability to talk to his owner Wilbur Post. The Mr. Ed show ran from 1961 to 1966 and was one of the first TV shows to first premier in syndication and be later picked up by a prime-time network. Tahlequah locals have rumored that Mr. Ed was laid to rest in Cherokee County, but an article from NPR station KGOU from 2019 suggests that the horse grave outside of Tahlequah actually belongs to a Mr. Ed body double, Pumpkin, who died in 1979. 

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How to Check for Peak Fall Foliage in your Area

10/6/2020

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Fall is one of the best times to visit the Tahlequah, Oklahoma area and there are apps and websites available to help you know when to plan your visit. 

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