The Tahlequah Trails Association is thrilled to announce the completion of 2 new miles of trails at the Welling Ridge Trails, a mountain-bike-optimized, shared-use trail system set on 200 acres of stunning natural terrain. These new additions highlight the Association’s…
As the new year begins, there’s no better time to plan your adventures and explore the best that Tahlequah has to offer. Located on the border of Oklahoma and NW Arkansas, our charming city is the perfect blend of rich…
Spring’s official start is only four days away which means it is time to dust off the hiking boots, throw some snacks in your bag, and head out on the trail! Cherokee County has some of the best views in…
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Tahlequah is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. One day is simply not enough time to explore all it has to offer. Set your romantic weekend…
Memorial Day weekend is upon us which means summer is officially here! Tahlequah offers a variety of activities from floating the beautiful Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller to downtown shopping and entertainment! We are kicking off this three-part blog series…
Most people know that Tahlequah Oklahoma is home to the Cherokee Nation. The Nation is one of the main drivers for Tourism here in Tahlequah. People from all over come to see the history and culture of the Cherokees. We…
A long awaited Oklahoma State Parks application is now available for mobile devices. The centralization of all state park information to the TravelOK website was a huge success for Oklahoma tourism, but the addition of a mobile app makes information…
The beauty of Lake Tenkiller is not lost on those of us that promote the area for a living, but we are not the only people noticing the beauty of the area. Insider Magazine ranked Lake Tenkiller number 11 on…
Some of the of the least-known and most beloved hikes in the Tahlequah area are located at the J.T. Nickel Family & Wildlife Preserve fifteen to twenty minutes from Downtown Tahlequah. The Nickel Preserve has three trails totaling nearly four…
If you find yourself exploring around the JT Nickel Family Nature Preserve over the weekend of October 17-18, you might come across a mob of thousands of trail runners and bicyclists hammering down the dirt roads of Cherokee County. Don’t…