The dam is a pretty cool feature in Oklahoma, since the area feels more like the Ozarks than…read moreanything else. There is a little park on the west side of the dam that is pretty for parking and fishing (of which, apparently it's a good spot for fishing for Paddlefish). It was a nice park and a nice drive.

Good for getting away from town and seeing nature. There are hiking trails starting from both…read moresides of the dam. The water and fish create a dinner table for birds and people. In winter there are several kinds of gulls, lots of pelicans and cormorants. There are fishing areas above and below the dam as well as areas down the river. Several boat ramps have been closed due to silt and them not wanting to spend money to maintain them. It is getting pretty grown up now, but you can still follow the roads to the side of the river to look for birds or fish. The closed boat ramps are secluded and there is poaching, be careful.

If you live close to Checotah, Ok, this might be interesting. The trails are kept mowed. There's no…read moreone manning an information center. I felt a little nervous because it's so isolated. I've been to such places which drew crowds and I felt safe. I did not feel safe at this site.

Great visitors' center, packed with thought-provoking exhibits! Enthusiastic, well-informed staff.read more

This was a very pleasant experience for my family. Like other museums in the area, this is another…read moreI had not really had the chance to tour fully. To me I know it as a pokemon stop. But while I had family visiting from out of state, this was another spot they wanted to see. The staff was very helpful and sweet during our visit. They learned quite a bit. They did not know about Griffins Foods, that really struck a cord.While touring one of my aunt's looked in the case and saw the recipe for Martha's Pecan Pie, and said, there's my pie.(she said that because her name is Martha). I told her look at the other one in the case, because it sounded good as well.(I can't wait to try them as well). Neither of my aunt's knew about the girl scout cookies in Oklahoma either, so they were greatly surprised to be able to take a recipe home with them. I highly recommend that even if you do not have out of town visitors coming, to take the time to come down and visit 3 Rivers. It is part of the fun of exploring Muskogee.

A great museum of the local history of the Muskogee area. There usually are food vendors there on…read moreThursdays. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable.

This is a must see. Lots of local history here. be sure to chat it up with the people who work…read morethere. They also have events there.

Facing US-62 on the perimeter of this shopping plaza, this monument is a tribute to those who have…read morebeen decorated with the Purple Heart medal. The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the US military on or after April 5 1917. The memorial here in Tahlequah was unveiled in 2020 and in addition to the above, honors the Cherokees and other Native Americans who served. There is plenty of parking in the adjacent supermarket and access is step free. A few lamps and benches mark the path. The statue shows one soldier signaling for a helicopter while another soldier lies wounded, waiting for an uncertain outcome. [Review 19781 overall - 140 in Oklahoma - 753 of 2023.]

My husband and I decided this evening would be a nice time to go see the lights at the castle for…read morethe holidays. We actually made pretty good time getting in and through the drive. There were some displays that were glow in the dark-triggered by a black light, which was pretty cool. This was our very first trip to the castle since we moved here in 2017. Thank you for a wonderful experience for our first trip to an event. Hopefully we'll get the chance to visit a little more often and in the day light.

I've been going to the The Castle of Muskogee for years, and at this point it needs to be said--the…read moreRenaissance Festival and their seasonal events have turned into a straight-up money grab. Ticket prices alone are high ($30 online, ~$40 at the gate), but that's just the entry fee. Once you're inside, everything is priced like a premium experience... without actually delivering one. Food lines can easily hit an hour or more, and the quality doesn't match the price at all. It's frustrating to spend that kind of time and money and end up with food that isn't even worth finishing. The "market" is very hit or miss now. There are a few genuinely talented vendors selling handmade items, and I actually go back specifically for those booths because I appreciate their creativity and craftsmanship. But they feel like the exception, not the standard anymore. A lot of other booths are selling what looks like mass-produced goods--or things like resin and 3D-printed items--at very inflated prices. Even some handmade items feel overpriced for what you're getting. Even experiences that used to feel worth it don't anymore. I paid about $45 for henna this year, and the quality was noticeably worse--watery, didn't stain properly, and didn't last like it has in previous years. That felt like a complete waste. What's worse is that the property itself doesn't reflect how much they're charging. I spoke with a vendor whose booth had a broken roof that hadn't been fixed, and even the main sign off the highway looks like it's falling apart. For the amount of money coming in, basic upkeep shouldn't be an issue. And it's not just the Renaissance Festival--the same pattern shows up in their other events. The Christmas event is overpriced for how little there is to do. The Halloween events feel rushed and underwhelming. The haunted hayride was short, the bus haunt was the same, and when I did multiple haunts last year, every single one felt rushed, not very scary, and poorly timed--you constantly run into other groups, which completely kills the experience. I remember when these events felt longer, more creative, and actually immersive. The actors seemed more engaged, and it felt like they cared about the experience. Now it feels like they're just pushing as many people through as fast as possible. That's really the core issue: everything feels designed to maximize spending, not the guest experience. Yes, the costumes and atmosphere can still look good on the surface, but unless you're willing to spend a couple hundred dollars, you're not getting much out of it. It's honestly disappointing, because this used to be something special. Now it just feels overpriced, rushed, and neglected.

Lousy veterans service office. Do not return calls, bad attitudes. Am a life member and chose…read morethem to represent me. Writing this off as a loss and will file an appeal. When I told the woman on the phone they do not return calls she said "I have beard that all day, I am tired of hearing it". I said if you work where this happens you will hear it, you should find a new job if it bothers you. Stay far away from these idiots.

I can not communicate with them by phone or e mail. Not good. Bad public relations.read more