Welcome to Great Salt Plains State Park, a hidden natural gem located in Oklahoma. Prepare to be amazed as we take you on a captivating journey through this unique and diverse landscape. Explore the stunning salt flats that stretch as far as the eye can see, glistening under the sun and creating a mesmerizing sight. Discover the abundance of wildlife that thrives in this ecosystem, from migratory birds to the elusive American Bald Eagle. Take a tranquil walk along the nature trails, breathing in the fresh air and immersing yourself in the serenity of the surrounding marshes and lakes. For adventure seekers, try your hand at saltwater fishing or embark on a thrilling off-road excursion. With its captivating beauty and diverse recreational opportunities, Great Salt Plains State Park offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Hello Bloggineers, today we're going to show you four state parks in Oklahoma.
Our first stop is Great Salt Plain State Park.
Right now we're at the spillway and we're going to walk down these stairs to get closer
to the Arkansas River.
By the way, this is the same river that goes to Tulsa, where we were just at.
It's freezing, 38 degrees.
It's as cold to freezing as you can get without it actually literally being freezing.
And the funny thing is in a few days it will be 80 some degrees in Oklahoma, but right
now it's 38.
It's a dead fish!
That means the water level used to be that high.
It's kind of disturbing actually.
We're at the Great Salt Plains Lake and we're just going to walk around and explore.
This is the lake slash reservoir and on the other side is the Great Salt Flats.
We're going to hike the Nathan Boone Trail and the advisory says watch out for ticks
and watch out for snakes, which are active during the cool times of day.
Not the heat, but the cool times.
It's now 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
What you do have to watch out for is venomous snakes.
We drove about 25 minutes to the National Refuge, which is adjacent to the state park.
They're just across the lake from each other.
Here we can see the salt flats, but unfortunately it's closed because we're four days away
from April 1st when it opens for the year.
Of all the days we could have come to Oklahoma, had to be today.
But there's an observation deck right there.
Alright, let's go up.
Oh, watch out for flying bugs.
The United States Army Air Corps used these salt flats as a practice bombing and gunnery
range.
Oh!
During World War II, the salt flats here were a bombing and gunnery range for practice.
So you might find glass vials, metal objects, and munitions.
We're on the observation tower.
We can see the salt flats.
They look so cool.
What's particularly interesting is you can drive on the salt flats.
And when you get there, there's a sign that says dig area in one mile.
So if you just drive a mile further, you can dig for crystals and keep it.
It's pretty cool.
