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    Making our way back to the trail head from the top of the plateau.
    Holly P.

    Okay okay... Black Mesa is a SIGNIFICANT drive from Tulsa or OKC. Trust me though, it was totally worth the seven hour road trip from Tulsa, even the part through the impossibly flat and boring pan handle. Two of my teacher friends and I planned an epic road trip a few years ago after finishing our third year of teaching. Our plan was to do a huge loop from Tulsa to Denver to the major national parks of Utah to the Grand Canyon and back to Tulsa. Meanwhile, we were also trying to visit all 34 state parks in Oklahoma, so it made sense to make the drive out to Black Mesa State Park before driving North to Denver, Colorado. The park reminded me of the topography of parts of Colorado or New Mexico. I saw more unique wildlife here than any other state park in Oklahoma including coyotes, rattle snakes, prairie dogs, mule deer, bison, big horn sheep, eagles, antelope, and tons of other birds. The state park has plenty of shorter hikes to choose from that allow visitors to explore the unique flora and fauna of the park. The trails are well marked and include interesting facts and figures. If you are up for a more strenuous hike, I highly recommend taking a hike to the tallest point in Oklahoma on top of the black lava covered plateau. There is a USGS designation at the top at 4,973 feet above sea level. Make sure you bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Give yourself plenty of time to finish the hike before dusk (at least four hours) and use the restroom at the trailhead before you go. There is not a lot of cell service or shelter from the sun throughout the hikes. The views and opportunity to experience the unique flora and fauna are priceless. Within a short driving distance of the park are fossilized dinosaur footprints and a marker for the Tri-State border with New Mexico and Colorado. We prefer to camp at every state park, and there were plenty of spots available in late May. Our site was within walking distance of a nice bath house, we had a fire pit with a grill cover, a few trees to hang our hammocks, and a view of the creek. Don't expect to get too much sleep, the stargazing is incredible! I have read that it is one of the best public accessible places to see meteor showers in the contiguous United States. Before you head out on your next adventure, make sure you stop by the park office and store to get a sticker for your passport!

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    Why. Did they tear up the trail??? Sad. So very sad. The trail is dead. Leave no trace?????

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    Capulin Volcano National Monument - Inside the cone

    Capulin Volcano National Monument

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    Volcano Erupted 60,000yrs ago. We are holding the the…read moremolten Lava Rock. It's everywhere. You can go all the way up but we are not doing that. This place is beautiful and can hike all the way up. We were just driving by and coulnd't do it today but we will I swear! Worth the stop to see tjis historical site

    Our visit to Capulin Volcano National Monument was absolutely fantastic--an unexpected gem on our…read moreroad trip! This place is not only rich in natural beauty and history, but also super family-friendly. We were especially thrilled to get in for free thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors program--our daughter is in 4th grade, and the monument participates in the initiative, which made the experience even better. Driving up the volcano was both scenic and a little thrilling with winding roads and sweeping views. Once at the top, the views from the rim were absolutely breathtaking. You can see miles across the surrounding landscape--plains, mesas, and distant mountains--all from the rim of an ancient volcano. It made for some truly stunning photos, especially with the big New Mexico skies as a backdrop. We took the short walk into the crater and around part of the rim trail. The trails are well maintained, and there are plenty of signs to help explain the geology and history. It's a great mix of education and outdoor adventure, especially for kids. There were also picnic areas and clean restrooms, which made the stop convenient as well as memorable. This was a perfect family outing and one of the best photo ops of our trip. Highly recommend stopping if you're anywhere nearby--beautiful, unique, and surprisingly fun for all ages!

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