The Talimena Scenic Drive is more than a breathtaking panorama. It is a gateway into an area filled with unique opportunities for families, adventure seekers and leisure travelers.

Of course the Drive makes for a wonderful journey whether you travel in the largest of RV's, a motorcycle or the family mini-van. But all along the way are wonderful adventures just waiting to be explored.

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure seekers should check out our "Outdoor Adventure" page for information on hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting.

But if you're idea of adventure is a lazy drive through spectacular scenery check out our self-guided auto tour section for details on all the scenic vistas and points of interest along the drive.

The Talimena Scenic Drive and the surrounding Ouachita National Forest is a unique ecosystem formed an unusual set of geologic and geographic circumstances. Because of this you can see and explore a wide variety of trees, plant life, birds, animals and other wildlife. Our Interpretive Guide can give you more information on how and why all this happened. [Click here for more information...]

After the scenic touring and hiking, fishing is probably the most popular sport in the area. There are several lakes scattered around the area that offer major lake water sports in the summer. [Click here for more information on area lakes…]
If you prefer fly fishing the Ouachita Mountains have created several outstanding trout streams in Oklahoma and Arkansas. [Click here for more information on streams and rivers…]

The Choctaw Nation
of Oklahoma

Native American Experience

The Native American Experience is one of the outstanding learning opportunities along the Talimena Scenic Drive, including the Wheelock Academy near Millerton, Oklahoma. Wheelock Academy is a unique symbol of almost two centuries of commitment to education by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

But the entire area is filled with numerous museums, historical locations and interpretive centers. There are several places where you can learn about the people and cultures that existed from 100 years ago to 1000 years ago or more!
[Click here for more information…]

More Educational and Recreation Opportunities

The area also has several unique attractions. There are several unique educational experiences available at museums and historic locations including the Peter Conser Home, the Heavener Runestone and the Kerr Museum. [Click here for more information...]

You can shop and dig for quartz crystals in Mt. Ida and the Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro lets you dig for diamonds for free! Fans of the 1930's and 40's radio show "Lum 'n Abner" will enjoy visiting Pine Ridge and the original "Lum 'n' Abner Museum & Jot 'em Down Store ". [Click here for more information...]

Choctaw Nation Casinos

The Choctaw Nation Casino's cashless version of traditional gaming machines has all the features of the fast-paced action of coin machines, except there is no need for players to keep track of coin filled cups. Use one of our Pin-Controlled account cards on Reel Time gaming machines or cash out your secured paper ticket receipts on our other machines with one of our floor runners or cashiers.

You may visit www.choctawcasinos.com for more information.

Broken Bow Lake
in McCurtain County

McCurtain County Oklahoma
McCurtain County Oklahoma is the perfect vacation destination for weekend getaways, summer vacations, family reunions and more! We offer deep mountain lakes surrounded by National Forests and clear running rivers with world class trophy trout fly fishing and thrilling whitewater adventures! [More...]

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