EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINS OF WITH A ROAD TRIP TO COUNTRY.

A road trip to Choctaw Country will take you on winding drives through ancient, forested mountains to the interesting communities tucked away in them. From the myths of the Vikings to the heritage of the , this part of Oklahoma is full of intriguing stories to discover.

Start your journey at the Choctaw Nation Capitol Museum in Tuskahoma (Tvshka Homma), Oklahoma, where you are surrounded by the heritage and history of the Choctaw people. Learn about the heroism of the Choctaw Code Talkers, and get a rsthand look at ancient Choctaw traditions.

Take your travels to the water at in Clayton, a scenic oasis just a few miles from the Choctaw Capitol. Cast a line and sh for trophy catches, let the wind blow your hair back as you canoe, or soar through the scenery from the ledges of the nationally renown Bualo Mountain in Talihina, a favorite spot of hang gliders and paragliders from all over the country.

CHOCTAW NATION TOURISM P.O. BOX 1210 DURANT, OK 74702 (580) 924-8280 No road trip through Choctaw Country would be complete without some time on the Talimena Scenic Byway. Start your trip in the quaint town of Talihina, and take in the panoramic vistas of the to the south and the San Bois Mountains to the north as you go.

Skip the road trip munchies and make a stop for lunch at Choctaw Country’s famous Southern Belle restaurant in Heavener. Be sure to stop by Heavener Runestone Park to stretch your legs afterward; legend has it the runestone was carved by Vikings nearly a thousand years ago.

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