Nature

Oklahoma’s state parks showcase the best natural beauty Oklahoma has to offer and also hold incredibly unique animals. Here are three to look for:

One of Oklahoma’s hidden treasures is the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, which is the largest protected tallgrass prairie on Earth with over 40,000 acres.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife does something unique every Tuesday on it’s Facebook account during the fall and winter — it’s called “Trail Cam Tuesday.” People from across the state submit photos from their trail cams offering a way for the Department to showcase our great deer herd and natural resources.

There’s a new opportunity for Oklahoma’s most iconic mammal to be reintroduced to the Arbuckle Plains! Because of its important role in maintaining native prairies, The Nature Conservancy launched efforts to create a new home for a herd of bison at the recently expanded Oka’ Yanahli Preserve in southern Oklahoma.

Been outside lately? If so, then you know there’s no shortage of ticks this year. Here are some tips from biologists who work among these pesky bloodsuckers daily.

Sometimes you need to retreat to somewhere secluded and enjoy the fresh air and starry night skies. Here are some of the state’s best camping destinations.

Have you ever noticed how Bradford pears often suffer broken limbs from Oklahoma storms? Though they lend beauty to our yards, Bradford pears are easily damaged due to weak wood resulting from their naturally excessive growth rates, costing landowners time and money in maintenance.