Ride the sand dunes in northwest Oklahoma or float the currents of the Illinois River in the northeast. Enjoy the lush forested hills and clear lakes of southeast Oklahoma, or have a rock climbing adventure among the ancient Wichita Mountains to the southwest. Oklahoma is chock full of exciting activities and things to do!

- Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge - The nation's first national wildlife refuge, home to buffalo, elk, deer, longhorn cattle and prairie dogs.
- Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - the only place in the world where visitors can dig for hourglass selenite crystals (Apr. - Oct. 15). Winter seasonal visitors include ducks, geese, cranes, and bald eagles. Summer brings endangered interior least terns, egrets, herons, and pelicans among others. Peak fall and spring migration of ducks, geese, and sandhill cranes on the refuge can number nearly 100,000 birds. The area is a major nesting site rest area for hundreds of thousands of shorebirds during spring, summer, and fall.
- Alabaster Caverns State Park - 3/4 mile cavern made of alabaster, which is the world’s largest gypsum cave open to the public. Wild caving is allowed with a permit.
- Little Sahara State Park - each year nearly 100,000 off-road vehicle enthusiasts visit the park for the exceptional sand dunes. Dune buggy tours through the sand dunes.
- Roman Nose State Park - once a winter campground of the Cheyenne tribe, this area now has a scenic retreat set on a canyon bluff that overlooks ancient mesas. This state park offers a resort, cabins and a natural spring and numerous recreational opportunities.
- Quartz Mountain Lodge & Arts Center - located on Lake Altus-Lugert, this park offers a full range of recreational activities.
- Red Rock Canyon State Park - The soft, deep red sandstone, formed 200 million years ago, provides excellent conditions for rock climbing and rappelling.
- Other Lakes and State Parks: Lake Carl Blackwell, Lake McMurty, Sooner Lake, Lake Chickasha, Boiling Springs State Park, Foss State Park, Great Plains State Park.