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                                 KIAMICHI COUNTRY

Kiamichi Country, also known as “Little Dixie,” is located in southeastern Oklahoma. It is home to Ouachita National Forest, the only national forest in Oklahoma. Enjoy the beautiful mountains, lakes and streams that Kiamichi Country has. Visitors are hard pressed to find a more sportsman-friendly place on the planet then this area of Oklahoma known for hunting and fishing. Guests will love learning the history of this area, dating back to 1012 A.D - long before Columbus discovered America.

Visit The Wild Things Farm in Pocola. Go on hayrides, make your way through a corn maze and enjoy the petting zoo. Depending on which season it is when you visit the many activities will change.

Kayak, canoe or tube down the Mountain Fork River or Little River with Ambush Adventures in Broken Bow. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Ouachita Mountains.

Visit the Olivet Cemetery in Hugo. Rodeo greats such as Lane Frost and Freckles Brown. Hugo has been the wintering home for many circuses so the cemetery is the final resting place of many circus performers.

Take a peek at a cast of the skeleton of a dinosaur at The Museum of the Red River in Idabel. You will also be able to see archaeological artifacts from the Choctaw and Caddo Indian tribes as well as African and East Asian cultures.

Test your golfing skills at the Arrowhead State Golf Course in Canadian. This challenging 18-hole course is beautiful against the backdrop of Lake Eufaula.

Visit the Krebs Heritage Museum in Krebs. Learn the history of this city that is older than Oklahoma and the immigrants that made Krebs possible.

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Stay for a while at the Hootie Creek House Bed and Breakfast in Talihina. The Commercial Hotel, the first hotel built in Talihina in 1906, is now the home of this quaint bed and breakfast. Re-opened as the Hootie Creek House Bed and Breakfast in 2004, guests will enjoy the historic city of Talihina.

Children under the age of 10 stay free, a definite plus for families, at the Twin Lakes Inn located in Stigler. Opened in 2002, this hotel offers guests an outdoor pool, cable television and data port phones. Less than 20 miles from both Lake Eufala and Kerr Lake, Twin Lakes Inn is conventiently located for all sorts of outdoor activities for the entire family.

Whether you are looking for a romantic excursion or a family get-away, the Turning Leaf Inn Bed and Breakfast is for you. Nestled in Broken Bow, this bed and breakfast offers several different rooms for you to choose from. Enjoy the wood-burning fireplace and hot tub. Take advantage of all the modern amenities such as wireless internet and microwaves in each room.