The One Place In Oklahoma That Must Be Seen To Be Believed
Black Mesa is one of the most unique areas to visit in Oklahoma because of its dramatic landscape. It’s not only the highest point in the state at 4,973 feet, but it has some of the most unique and spectacular topography in the Sooner State. From rugged rock formations to layers of black lava to hidden caves, Black Mesa is one place that must be seen to be believed.
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Black Mesa is located in the western Panhandle region and borders Colorado and New Mexico. It's not only the tallest point in the state, but the driest and coldest as well.
Fossilized dinosaur tracks can also be found in a sandstone creek bed in Black Mesa. A vast amount of dinosaur bones have been recovered from the area.
The sunsets and night sky are magical. Black Mesa is known for some of the darkest skies in the country. Astronomers come from all over the country to view meteor showers and for star gazing.
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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