Military Road - Choctaw Trail of Tears
"Cut from Washington, Arkansas to Fort Towson in 1831, for removal of Choctaws from Mississippi became known as "Choctaw Trail of Tears" after thousands of suffering Indians used it to reach new land. Road served as a major east-west artery for Choctaw Nation until the early 1900s. Important early Choctaw settlements on the road were Harris Mill, Eagletown, Luftaka, Wheelock, and Cedar Creek. Segments of the road are still identifiable and visible."
It is the kind of golf course one would imagine finding in a pristine, pine-laden wilderness. And, in fact, the 18 holes that constitute Cedar Creek Golf Course were literally carved out of the wilds (the golf course abuts the McCurtain County Wilderness Area)
Broken Bow, OK Golf CoursesThis is one in a 50 state series of "Trail of Tears" sculptures by Hungarian artist, Peter Toth. Mr. Peter Wolf Toth came to Oklahoma to sculpt Oklahoma's Indian monuments. Mr. Toth's goal in life was to complete at least one sculpture in each of the fifty states. To date, he has done 67
Broken Bow, OK ArtsWhite-tailed deer, eastern wild turkey, yellow-breasted chat, screech owl, eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, gray tree frog. What do these species have in common?
Broken Bow, OK Wildlife RefugesCome into the great outdoors! See and hear elk bugling on a crisp fall morning, wolves howling in a snowy arctic scene. Finally see the fish that live in the legendary Fluecy Creek. These and other wildlife dioramas are designed to educate and entertain all age groups.
Broken Bow, OK Museums
The Forest Heritage Center is located in beautiful Beavers Bend Resort Park, a short drive north of Broken Bow. The museum describes the evolution of southeastern Oklahoma forests told through a series of dramatic dioramas. Exhibits include the Forest Art Gallery, chainsaw carvings, a 100
Broken Bow, OK Nature CentersGuided horseback rides through Robbers Cave State Park. One and 2 hr rides available. Haywagon rides for groups. Group coo...
The old Choate House was built by a leader of the Choctaw Nation. The 1867 log cabin displays pre-statehood furniture....
If fishing is what brings you to the lake, then that's what most of the 400,000 plus visitors have been enjoying annually at ...