October 03, 2008
Historic Candlelight Tour at Chickasaw National Recreation Area
The public is invited to learn how a previous generation confronted their own economic challenges during this year’s Historic Candlelight Tour scheduled for October 18, 2008.
The tour will focus on the story of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 808 and their experiences in Platt National Park [today’s Platt Historic District]. This is the third event the park has held to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the CCC.
October 03, 2008
National Public Lands Day a Success at Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Thirty-one volunteers from seven Oklahoma communities joined together to lend a hand at Chickasaw National Recreation Area on National Public Lands Day, Saturday 27, 2008.
September 19, 2008
Chickasaw National Recreation Area seeking volunteers to cut eastern redcedar on Saturday, September 27
For National Public Lands Day, volunteers at Chickasaw National Recreation Area will lend a hand to America’s lands on Saturday, September 27. There is still time for additional volunteers to sign-up to assist in this work-day event.
September 05, 2008
Bromide Hill Trail Closure
Beginning September 5th and extending through the end of September, the switchback portion of the Bromide Hill Trail will be closed to public use for trail maintenance. A four man National Park Service crew from Bandelier National Monument will construct a 25 foot long and 5 foot high stone masonry wall to support a wall that has been undercut by water erosion.
September 05, 2008
Oklahoma's National Parks at the Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma’s national parks will staff a National Park Service (NPS) booth at the 2008 Oklahoma State Fair, which runs from September 11 through September 21. Park rangers from the state’s three national park areas [the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma City National Memorial and the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site] will staff the booth and provide information about national park sites and programs.
September 05, 2008
Reservations now being taken for the Historic Candlelight Tour
The park's Historic Candlelight Tour will occur on October 18, 2008. Tours will begin every twenty minutes from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The tour will focus on the story of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 808 and their experiences in Platt National Park [today’s Platt Historic District].
August 22, 2008
Local Volunteers Sought to Pitch in at Chickasaw National Recreation Area on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27
Local volunteers will roll up their sleeves and devote their morning to cutting down invasive Eastern redcedar trees at the Platt Historic District of Chickasaw National Recreation Area as part of the 15th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, September 27.
August 08, 2008
Local Fire Departments Receive Funds from National Park Service
A total of $20,000 of federal funds will be distributed to two local fire departments. Chickasaw National Recreation Area Superintendent has long depended on support from the local fire departments.
July 14, 2008
"Nature's Sketch" Art Workshop at Park
Park Rangers at Chickasaw National Recreation Area invite children (4th grade and above) to participate in a week long “Nature’s Sketch” art workshop in the park. The workshop will begin Monday, July 21st thru Friday, July 25th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each day.
July 08, 2008
Assault in Chickasaw National Recreation Area
On Monday, July 7, 2008 at 3:27 p.m. a call was received by Murray County 911 Dispatch reporting an assault on a local teenager, which had occurred on one of trails in Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
July 07, 2008
Chickasaw National Recreation Area Draft Commercial Services Strategy Public Meeting, July 10
The Chickasaw National Recreation Area invites members of the business community and the public to attend an open house to discuss a Draft Commercial Services Strategy for the park on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Sulphur Chamber of Commerce located at 717 West Broadway, Sulphur, OK.
April 21, 2008
Junior Ranger Day at Chickasaw NRA on April 26th
Saturday, April 26, 2008, is National Junior Ranger Day. The park will host two activities on this date recognizing Junior Ranger Day.
