Hiking At Heavener Runestone Park In Oklahoma Is Like Entering A Fairytale
It never gets old featuring the spectacular hidden beauty in Oklahoma. The state’s topography is so diverse – it’s amazing all the beautiful places tucked away waiting to be discovered in the Sooner State. One such place is Heavener Runestone Park, a fairytale-like setting filled with lush landscape, epic scenery, waterfalls, hieroglyphics, and nature trails.
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The Heavener Runestone is one of the most visited tourist attractions in southeastern Oklahoma. It's a 55-acre, day-use park with a beautiful waterfall that flows freely below a rock formation and is surrounded by lush greenery. It's a small park that is loaded with mystery, scenic views, and nature trails.
The park is one of the most unusual sites in the Southern U.S. due to its mysterious carvings on the side of the rocks. Although not proven, most people believe these carvings were left by the Vikings over 1,000 years ago.
If you love exploring abandoned places, then there’s a castle in southern Oklahoma you have to check out. Located in Turner Falls Park, Collings Castle is an abandoned castle tucked away in the hills overlooking Turner Falls. It’s a short hike up to this expansive stone structure that was built in the 1930s…and it’s worth the trek. Lace-up those hiking boots and explore this historic castle that’s rumored to be haunted.
Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.
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