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APACHE, OK — If you were looking for a prime Texas longhorn — and there are more folks collecting the critters than you might think — Apache was the place to be on Thursday. Read the article →

An article exploring how the growing “nature bathing” trend aligns naturally with Oklahoma’s outdoor spaces, especially the Wichita Mountains. Read the article →

An oddly named trail in Charon’s Garden Wilderness will take you on an epic trek through a rugged landscape of boulders, alongside a creek bed, through a tunnel, and into the forest. The varied landscape is anything but boring as you make your way to a natural point of interest-a rock formation that resembles a…

Read the full article: 10 Sunniest Cities in Oklahoma for Peaceful Retirement Days – NewsBreak

2024 was a great year for the Friends of the Wichitas! Here’s a round up of what we accomplished in 2024 within our organization and in support of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge! 2025 is already shaping up to be another fabulous year for the Friends of the Wichitas!  We’d love to have as many…

In 2023 the Friends of the Wichitas made significant strides in support of our Partnership Agreement with the US Fish and Wildlife Service managing the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge including: These and many other activities were made possible through the generous donation of Friend’s time, talent, and treasure. THANK YOU! for your continued support…

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The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge will be conducting “Bugling Elk” tours for the public from September 16 through October 7. Reservations are required and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Monday, September 11, 2023. The tours will take participants into the Refuge’s Special Use Area during the height of the elk mating season,…