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Paw Print Series - Puppy Paws Picnic LbNA #66527

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:May 12, 2013
Location: Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge
City:Cache
County:Comanche
State:Oklahoma
Boxes:3
Planted by:EZoos
Found by: The Turtles (2)
Last found:Mar 20, 2014
Status:Fa
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.

After finding the Rangers Paws box, head back to the main road. Turn left onto the main road and head to Sunset. Turn left into the Sunset Picnic / Elk Mountain area. Park in the Sunset Picnic area. To the right of the picnic area is a gate posted "Do Not Block Drive". Head up this path which leads behind the outhouses. The trail will take you around to a small water crossing as the trail turns to the left. Continue on this trail around the water until you see another set of restrooms on your right. Take a break and have a picnic at the table directly behind the restrooms. If you are sitting facing the mountains in front, look toward the picnic table on your left. Off in the distance, two picnic tables over, you will a tree with a hole at its roots. Here is where the box is.

Once again, this area does have wildlife in it. Please use caution when locating the box.