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Chickasaw National Recreation AreaWater cascading over Little Niagra
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Trails and Rails Program
 
 

Conducted on the Amtrak Heartland Flyer in coordination with Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

"Trails & Rails" is a partnership between the National Park Service and Amtrak to provide on-board education programs. Volunteers will act as tour guides and provide Amtrak passengers with information while aboard the Heartland Flyer

During their train ride, passengers will be introduced to the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Oklahoma and Texas; the history of the area; the geological story of these areas; descriptions of the Oklahoma and Texas landscape and its animals and plants; the economic story; and the role of the railroad in the areas.

 

The following dates have been set for the Trails & Rails 2009 season:

  • Saturday, May 23, 2009
  • Saturday, June 6, 2009
  • Saturday, June 13, 2009
  • Saturday, June 20, 2009
  • Saturday, July 4, 2009
  • Saturday, July 18, 2009
  • Saturday, August 1, 2009
  • Saturday, August 15, 2009
  • Saturday, September 5, 2009
Amtrak's Heartland Flyer
Amtrak's Heartland Flyer
Daily train service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth
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Park staff on horseback, 1910  

Did You Know?
Hired in 1905, Una Roberts may be the very first woman to be employed by the government in a national park. Working as secretary in Platt National Park [the present-day Platt Historic District in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area], Miss Roberts served as acting park superintendent in 1919.
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Last Updated: February 13, 2009 at 13:48 EST