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    A Visit to the Wild Mustangs of Eastern Oklahoma

    There are few things more peaceful to me than a relaxing drive out of the city to get into nature and out of my head. One of my favorite destinations is just outside of town, where I go to see the wild mustangs of Eastern Oklahoma. The herd of approximately 2,000 horses can be seen by travelers on the Creek Turnpike east of Tulsa, but I much prefer the slower drive on surface streets where I can enjoy the scenery at a more leisurely pace. The wild mustang preserve covers hundreds of rolling acres over several miles, and while the land itself is private property, with so little traffic it’s…

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    Gorgeous Weather for a New Year’s Hike at the Ray Harral Nature Park

    What better way to start 2023 than with some gorgeous weather and a New Year’s hike? What’s even better? Finding a new (to me) nature park just 20 minutes from home! I hadn’t heard about the Ray Harral Nature Park in Broken Arrow before visiting last weekend, so I wasn’t sure exactly what the day would hold. I hoped that we’d find some pretty trails for our hike, that the park would be safe and clean, and that we might find some signs of wildlife along the way. One thing I was certain of: the weather was too nice to stay indoors, so we decided to try something new and…

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