Volume 6 , Issue 11

Other Regional Attractions of Cimarron County...

Black Mesa State Park, northwest of Boise City off of Highway 325, offers excellent campground accommodations and quality fishing. Lake Carl Etling is stocked with trout from November until April. The lake features three boat ramps; boats are limited to a 6mph speed limit. The park has camping sites with electrical hookups as well as primitive sites. A group camp with a community building and rustic cabins is also available for rental. The actual Black Mesa is located within Black Mesa Nature preserve, about 12 miles from the state park. Managed by Oklahoma State Parks. Black Mesa Nature preserve is home for 31 state rare species (23 Plants and 8 animals) and 4 distinct types of plant communities. The Preserve is located off of a county road 5 miles north of Kenton. The Preserve is a birder's paradise throughout the year. Golden eagle, scaled quail, blackbilled magpie and pinyon jay are among the birds that can be viewed here. Black bear, bobcat, mountain lion, mule deer and pronghorn antelope inhabit the mess region. A 4.2 mile hiking trail within the Preserve leads to Oklahoma's highest point, marked by a monument on top of Black Mesa. There is no potable water at the Preserve. Hiking supplies are available at the Kenton Mercantile, which is a general store & deli -- (580) 261-7447. The Cimarron Heritage Center and Museum is located in Boise City. Exhibits explain the colorful history of the region, from dinosaurs to Native American and Pioneer heritage. (580 544-3479).   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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