Paw Print Series - Education of the Paws LbNA #66526
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | May 12, 2013 |
| Location: | Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge |
| City: | Cache |
| County: | Comanche |
| State: | Oklahoma |
| Boxes: | 3 |
| Planted by: | EZoos  |
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| Found by: | BeckyG81 |
| Last found: | Feb 8, 2015 |
| Status: | FF |
| Last edited: | May 12, 2013 |
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma is the oldest managed wildlife preserve in the United States. Thanks to Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, over 59,000 acres of gorgeous grassland and mountaintops have been set aside for the enjoyment and propagation of many endangered species of game. Within about 2 miles one afternoon, we saw deer, longhorn, bison and elk. The next day we saw wild turkeys in the same spot. This park is truly one of America's treasures.
The Visitor Center is at the junction of State Highways 115 and 49, about 20 miles northwest of Lawton. Hours of operation are 10am to 5:30pm, closed Tuesdays and major holidays. Enjoy the museum and pick up a trail map there.
From highway 62 take north scenic highway 115.
Education of the Paws
Turn left into the Environmental Education Center.
You must keep right as the road takes you along the edge ofLake Doris. Park in the little parking lot in front of the Education building and bathroom. Behind you the will be a pave path next to a fish and wildlife service sign. Follow the trail keeping to the right. Take the time to read to educational signs telling you about the trees. Find the Chittamwood tree sign. Place your back to this sign. At 275 degrees West you will see an Oak tree and a bunch of rocks. You will find the box at the base of this tree on the West side.
Please be careful of snakes, ticks and Mother Nature's other friends. This is a wildlife refuge so even the snakes have a right to be there.
The Visitor Center is at the junction of State Highways 115 and 49, about 20 miles northwest of Lawton. Hours of operation are 10am to 5:30pm, closed Tuesdays and major holidays. Enjoy the museum and pick up a trail map there.
From highway 62 take north scenic highway 115.
Education of the Paws
Turn left into the Environmental Education Center.
You must keep right as the road takes you along the edge ofLake Doris. Park in the little parking lot in front of the Education building and bathroom. Behind you the will be a pave path next to a fish and wildlife service sign. Follow the trail keeping to the right. Take the time to read to educational signs telling you about the trees. Find the Chittamwood tree sign. Place your back to this sign. At 275 degrees West you will see an Oak tree and a bunch of rocks. You will find the box at the base of this tree on the West side.
Please be careful of snakes, ticks and Mother Nature's other friends. This is a wildlife refuge so even the snakes have a right to be there.