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Temporary Fire Restrictions

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Date: July 30, 2012
Contact: Dan Winings, 580 522-7282

Current Fire Weather Conditions Result in Temporary Restriction at Chickasaw 

Summer heat and drought weather have resulted in extreme fire weather conditions in south-central Oklahoma, including the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. A temporary ban on ash producing fires for any fires utilized by visitors in park campgrounds or picnic grills has been issued. Gas grills for cooking are still permitted at this time where the grill is at least five (5) feet from vegetation.

While the summer heat is producing near record setting conditions for some areas in south-central Oklahoma, campers are still enjoying visiting campgrounds at Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Visitors can expect a cool dip in the Lake of the Arbuckles while water skiing or swimming to find relief from the July sun. Visitors may visit the Travertine Nature Center open each day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children are also invited to participate in the park Junior Ranger program.

For more information about Chickasaw National Recreation Area and camping, visit www.nps.gov/chic/ or call the Travertine Nature Center, 580-622-7234.

Did You Know?

Historic photograph of the Lincoln Bridge

When the Lincoln Bridge in the Platt Historic District [the former Platt National Park, 1906-1976] of Chickasaw National Recreation Area was dedicated on February 12, 1909, Mrs. Lucy Bennett climbed to the top of a turret and broke a bottle of mineral water on the wall to christen the structure. More...