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Checotah , Longtown , Stigler and many others , which welcome all revelers of good times whether you ’ re into fishing , swimming , boating , or simply soaking up the sun on the lake ’ s many public beaches and accesses .
Speaking of revelers of good times , there ’ s plenty of good times going down year-round at Eufaula Cove , located just blocks from downtown Eufaula Scenic tours are also abundant around the “ Gentle Giant .” For more information , head to www . visitlakeeufaula . com .
Grand Lake
watercrafts , fishing , hiking , camping and PARTYING ! Other lakeside attractions include scenic tours , music festivals , bike rallies , marinas , restaurants ( both on and off the water ), and the historic Har-Ber Village preserving the past near Grove .
Live music aficionados have plenty of options for listening environments , from the boot scootin ’ honky-tonk at JR Spanky ’ s near Grove , to Mooney ’ s in Disney , to Big Shots on Monkey Island . You can let your imagination run wild at the Bernice Nature Center at Bernice State Park .
Museums , music , wildlife and wild times on the water all help to keep life grand on Grand Lake . For more information , head to www . grandlakefun . com .
boasting all one would look to for essentials and amenities .
When visiting the Lake Hudson area , try to make it by Harbor Lights , located just west of the lake on Highway 20 . Other nearby attractions include world-class festivals and entertainment at the Catch the Fever Festival Grounds which plays host to Rocklahoma . Wildlife observing and searching for ancient artifacts attract hobbyists ( when the conditions allow ), small town charm and oddities are always part of the Lake Hudson way of life .
For more information , visit www . salinaoklahoma . com .
Fort Gibson Lake
needn ’ t look further than Sequoyah Lodge , where multiple old-timey , Americana music festivals take place throughout the year .
Fort Gibson Lake is located near several towns and communities , which offer everything from the expected to the exceptional , including Fort Gibson , Wagoner , Hulbert , Muskogee , Taylor Ferry , Okay and Mazie . Shopping and dining options abound , including numerous local establishments to choose from for those wanting to avoid the dreaded McDonots and Subwhys . For more information and the latest in lake levels and fishing tips , contact the Fort Gibson Lake Association at ( 800 ) 368- 1486 , or head to www . fortgibsonlake . com .
Lake Hudson
Greenleaf Lake
Life is Grand on the Grand Lake ‘ O the Cherokees , and has been since they completed the Pensacola Dam in 1940 , filling out what is now known by tourists and residents alike as Grand Lake .
Tourists flock to the area during the warmer seasons , much like the migratory birds who visit each fall to take in all that the communities which surround Grand have to offer , especially Grove , Disney , Langley , Ketchum , Bernice , Vinita , Monkey Island and Miami .
Sailing is hugely popular on the lake , as are other
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Grand Lake flows into its sister lake , Lake Hudson , though wouldn ’ t that make it its brother lake ?
Even though Hudson is but a small fraction of the size of its distant relative , there ’ s still plenty of room for fishing , watercraft , swimming and whatever your heart desires . The surrounding communities of Salina , Pryor and Locust Grove are all small towns
Just south of Lake Hudson is Fort Gibson Lake , home to two outstanding state parks – Sequoyah and Sequoyah Bay – the first of which boasts resortstyle amenities like the Sequoyah Lodge , golf , tennis , the totally awesome Three Forks Nature Center ( host to numerous functions throughout the year ), Sequoyah Riding Stables and enough lodging options to make anybody feel at home .
Live music lovers
Greenleaf Lake at Greenleaf State Park , near Braggs , is a great place to go fishing with the family . Kids can learn about fishing techniques , including casting , fish identification , knot tying , water safety , and other rules and regulations related to fishing at the Fishing Clinic , held the first Saturday of June .
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