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WMWR’s 15 miles of designated hiking trails featured in OnlyInYourState.com
Oklahoma’s diverse topography makes it very popular for different hiking excursions. Most people are surprised to learn that the state actually draws in thousands of visitors every year. Check out the full article:
Read MoreFOW Member Randy Jones featured in Lawton Constitution
Member Randy Jones was recently featured in the Lawton Constitution as the longest running artist in the Arts for All festival, as well as finally receiving his 2019 Featured Artist of the Year honor. Check out the article here: https://www.swoknews.com/article_e98b4478-01aa-5e48-ae25-f4943b2323b1.html
Read MoreArticle features 40-Foot Hole Waterfall
Recently, the OnlyInYourState.com website featured an article about the 40-Foot Hole Waterfall off of Kite Trail (Dog Run Hollow trail).
Read MoreInvasive Species Eradiction
Know before you go! The WMWR periodically closes portions of the Refuge to conduct invasive species eradication. Feral swine, for example, are a nuisance species that compete with Oklahoma’s native wildlife for food causing significant disturbance to native habitat. Read the full article here: https://www.swoknews.com/article_143edf61-d858-588e-abe5-e9aed7f0073d.html
Read MoreThe Nature Store is Now Open!
We’re back open for business inside the Visitor’s Center. Stop by and see us, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm daily. “The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is the most visited refuge in the system, rivaling the visitor count of some national parks. Funds generated through the Nature Store are critical for the Friends of the Wichitas…
Read More2021 Year in Review
2021 Year in Review With over 300 volunteer members the Friends of the Wichitas (FOW) logged more than 20,000 hours in 2021 assisting the Wichita Mountains NWR staff in their efforts to fulfill the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service mission “… working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the…
Read MoreWichita Mountain Getaway
If the mountains are what inspire you, then the expansive views and winding roads of Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains are worthy of a weekend away. Head into the mountains from Indiahoma, in the southwest part of the state, where you can just drive and enjoy the scenic views. It is easy to find cabin lodging in the…
Read MoreEasy Hikes – Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
The refuge has over 15 miles of hiking trails that range from easy to advanced. Beginner hikers should try the trail that starts at the Quanah Parker Lake Dam. Read the full article —>
Read MoreCache Creek Falls
One of the most stunning and natural waterfalls in Oklahoma is in the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in the southwestern part of the state. The waterfalls that run through Cache Creek in the park are worth the hike to get to them. The rushing water is surrounded by mountainous rocks and boulders. The waterfalls are a…
Read MoreOklahoma in Pictures: 18 Beautiful Places to Photograph
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Over 59,000 acres of spectacular wilderness welcome visitors to this impressive wildlife refuge. Established in 1901, the area protects hundreds of plant and bird species, as well as fish, reptiles, amphibians, and other creatures (like elk, bison, and longhorn cattle). It’s a wonderfully wild mix of towering mountains, mixed grass prairies,…
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