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THE2015GUIDETOALAKEFORALLSEASONSTheOfcialPublicainoftheLakeTomaAssociatioww.LakTexoanlie.comFIITISWIMIGCPINGINIGLGILFIAISTOTSA www.LakeTexomaOnline.com CONTENTSBashforCash...............................................3WelcometoLakeTexoma.............................4Fishing.............................6TexomaStateParks......................10NativeAmerican...............12CasinoGaming..............................16WelcometoOklahoma.....17Marinas..................................18Lodging..................................20OKLAHOMACITIESMarshallCounty...................22Durant....................................24Tishomingo............................24Events....................................25MarketPlace-OK....................27TexomaWildlife..............30TexomaBeachesSwimming..........................32ShoppingDining.........................33TexomaBoating.............................34TexomaHistory..............................36WelcometoTEXAS...........37Marinas..................................38Lodging..................................40TEXASCITIESDenison..................................42Pottsboro...............................44Sherman................................48Whitesboro.............................50Events.....................................51MarketPlace-TX...................52TexomaGolf...................................56RealEstate.....................................58HikingBikingTrails.......................60TexomaCamping...........................61HorseTrails....................................62Hunting...........................................63MarketingPartners...................6412NativeAmerican50Boating6TexomaFishing30TexomaWildlife34TexomaBoating32TexomaBeachesSwimmingHOTOTOBYERRKSSKSSEDGWICWHOPTOYBASNSADRDRAGAGGAISKISSLHOTOOSSTTRTPEIRRXPREESSGUIDESERVHYOBACRURNBTAAIO2www.LakeTexomaOnline.com TheLakeTexomaAssociations23rdAnnualBashforCashwasheldonAugust82014atChoctawCasinoCenterstageinDurantOklahoma.ThesuccessofthisfundraisingeventisparamounttotheLTAtocontinueitsmissionofprotectingandpreservingLakeTexomaaswellaspromotingtheTexomaregion.PremiersponsorsforthisfabulouseventincludedKellerWilliamsrealtorLisaHitchcockofLiveLoveLakeTexomaaswellasreturningPremiersponsorsIndianNationWholesaleAmericanBankLJHMarinasandChoctawCasino.Additionallymanylocalbusinessespurchasedsponsortableswhichledtoafunandexcitingeventsupportingagreatcause.ForacompletelistofsponsorsandtoseethepicturegalleryfromtheBashgotowww.LakeTexomaOnline.com.OfcoursethisamazingeventwouldnotbepossiblewithoutthededicatedeffortsoftheBashCommittee.CommitteemembersincludedKarenWoottonofBuncombeCreekMarinaCathyFrazierwithBizSourceMarketingPamYoungofChoctawNationReneBirchallofRedLionSolutionsandLisaHitchcockwithLiveLoveLakeTexoma.Wewelcomeyoutojoinusforthepartyatthe24thAnnualBashforCashtobeheldAugust62015.Sponsorshipandvolunteeropportunitiesareavailable.FormoreinformationoncalltheLTAofficeat580564-2334orcheckusoutonlineatwww.LakeTexomaOnline.com.LikeusonFacebookLakeTexomaAssociation.WelookforwardtoanamazingeveningwithYOUShellyMorganCrystalPierceOfcersandBoardoDirectorsPresident.....................................VicePresident..........................Secretary.....................................Treasurer.....................................Parliamentarian......................ExternalRelations.................ExecutiveDirector............ShellyMorganOfceManager.................CrystalPierceRickLemonJasonCottingamePamYoungMarshaCordleChrisDuroyRonFrostPublisherAdvertisingMagazineDesign2NVISIONGraphicDesignStudioCreativeDirectorGregLutherGraphicDesignerFloroToresEditorsShellyMorganandCrystalPierceLakeTexomaAssociation580-564-2334On-LinePublicationwww.LakeTexomaOnline.comLakeTexomaAssociationP.O.Box610KingstonOK73439Ofce580.564.2334Fax580.564.2344www.LakeTexomaOnline.comus24C2varoProducedinCooperationwiththeOklahomaTourismRecreationDepartmentTe2015GuidetoLakeexomaistheofcialpublicationotheLakeexomaAssociationproducedincooperationwiththeOklahomaourismandRecreationDepartment.60000copiesotheLakeexomaGuidewereproducedatacosto1.11each.Projectedreadershipis300000.TomWoottonBillGlascockBillPtomeyScottHaywardRickLaneKennyWheelerMichaelTuckerCathyFrazierPhillipPerkinsDrewSatterwhiteChadPaulsonEdwardPhillipsLisaHitchcockJackieHarkins3www.LakeTexomaOnline.com PHOHTBYREESKSKSGDGWICWKPHOTOPROVIDEDBYHIGHPPTORMARINAAHOPOTBYBTEXSTISNATAIONStoTEXOMAPHOHTOTSSPSPLILILLIEDDBYYSTSSRRIIPIERXXSSORDDBLOHHDERVICEWelcome PHOTOPHIGHPORTMARINATOPROIDBYGHHTMAAIVisitorstoLakeTexomaandthesurroundingregionwillndsomethingnewandexcitingtoexploreoneverysojournineveryseasonoftheyear.WhetheryouarelookingforexcitementorquietpeacefulnessyouwillndsomethingtopiqueyourinterestinTexomaland.The2015GuidetoLakeTexomaisintendedtocaptureyourinterestintheregionandgiveyouaavorofthedifferentactivitiesavailable.ConsideringthemassivesizeofLakeTexoma89000acresofwaterand580milesofshorelinewhichborderstwostatesplusalloftheactivitiesavailableoffthewateritsnowonderwecanonlygiveyouasmalltasteoftheenjoymentthatawaits.InanycasenothingcanbeattheactualexperienceofexploringallthattheTexomaregionhastooffer.BringyourfriendsandfamilyandenjoyWelookforwardtoseeingyousoon.LakeTexomaAssociationFormoreinformationvisitusatwww.LakeTexomaOnline.comOUZAPHOHOTOBYBYERIRRIKSKKKSEEDEEGWICWCWIKPHOTOBYWARCASINOHOHOPHTOTOOSUPSUPUPPLPLIPLIEDEDEDEYBYBYWINWINWINWSTASTATACRCRCASIANONONNLikeusonFacebookLakeTexomaAssociation LAKETEXOMAAWorldClassFishingDestinationByBillCareyStriperExpressGuideServiceOOPPLEEDTRIIPEREXPREOPHOTOTOUSUPUPLIDEDBYSTRIPXPRPRESSSPHOPTOSUPPLIEDVENCYPERT6www.LakeTexomaOnline.com HowmanypeoplecansaytheyhaveWORLDCLASSouttheirbackdoorHereinexomalanditissomethingweliketobragaboutAttheLakeforAllSeasonsopportunitiesaboundforvisitorstotheareatoenjoythespectacularLakeexomawhichhasbeenabastionforworld-classStripedBassshingfordecadesnow.Itswatersprovideeverythingthisareaneedscommercetourismandmostimportantlytheshing.ManypeopleinsurroundingareashaventheardofLakeexoma.ResidentshereknowthatshestheStriperCapitoloftheworld.Wemarvelatthispreciousresourcetreasuringeachdayonthewaterandinviteyoutoexperiencethesame.LakeexomaistrulyanaturalphenomenoninourregionoeringthehealthiestStripedBasspopulationinthenation.StripedBassbynaturepreferasaltwaterenvironment.HoweverthisspeciesthrivesintheclimateofLakeexomawhichboaststhebestdocumentednaturalspawnoffreshwaterStripedBassinthecountry.CombinethegenerousexomasStriperten-shlimitwhichistwicethatofanyotherlakeinexasorOklahomawithperhapsthehighestanglersuccessrateinthecountryandyoullunderstandwhyexasandOklahomashermenhavelongvaluedtheworld-classStripershingrightouttheirbackdoor.Itallbeginswithanegg.StartingintheearlyspringfemaleStripedBassmoveintotheshallowestuariesofthelakeladenwitheggsandnearlyreadytolaythem.Itsduringthisperiodthattheyfeedheavilyoneverythingfromarticialluresandtheirmainfoodforageofshad.TismarksthebeginningofspringshingonLakeexoma.Tebeautyofourlakeisthatitsalwayschangingitsneverthesame.Justaskanyguideonourlakeandtheylltellyouthateverydayonthewaterisanewoneeachdayprovidesanewtypeofshingandanewcatch.Asthewatersbegintowarmtheshbegintomove.LargeschoolsofStripergatherinthedeepersectionsofthelakebattlingeachotherforeverybitofshad.Tismaybewhereexomagetsitsworldclassdistinction.Anglersofeverytypeandagewillcometothelakeforachanceata25-poundshstrikingtheirtopwaterlure.Astheseasonschangesodothesh.Telargeschoolsofshthenhuntalongtheatsneartheshorelinehopingtohappenuponatastymeal.Anglerscantargettheshnearthebottomwithjigsslabsandlivebaitforagoodchanceatsuccess.Asthewintermonthsmoveintheshingtakesonalarger-than-lifequality.Tesmallershmovetothedepthsandthelunkerscometotheshallowstofeedonbaitsh.AnglersandguideswillkeyinonocksofbirdsalsopreyingonthebaitshtohuntdownthelargerStriperonLakeexoma.TepassionforshingatexomadrivesthecycleanditsconstantsinceLakeexomaisayearroundshery.Fishermengatherearlyinthemorningstodiscusstheirtacticforthedayandtalkabouttheweather.Storeclerksmaygiveinsightastowhatluresorbaitswillbringinthebigshoftheday.GuideswilltakegroupsoffamiliesoutforwhatmaybetheirrstexomaStripercatch.Companiesplanexcitingteambuildingeventsaroundshing.Parentstaketimetoteachtheirchildrenhowtoshwhetheritswithalurelivebaitorevenayrod.Teindustryisthrivingbecauseofthesemagnicentshhoweveritgrowsfrommorethanacatchonyourshingline.Itgrowsfromthelonglastingmemoriespositivementalattitudesandbenecialrelationshipscreatedbetweenpeopleeveryday.ItsfunnyhowallittakesaretheseStripedBassunknowingtotheentirebuzzabovethesurfacetomakeLakeexomaasperfectasitis.Youllneverndanotherplaceasdelightfulnomatterhowhardyoulook.Ifyourelookingforyournextbigadventureonthewaterbringyourfamilyfriendsworkassociatesandeveryoneinterestedtodelightinouroutstandingshingopportunities.ContactoneofthemanyshingguidesfoundinthelistingshereintheGuidetoLakeexomacalltheLakeexomaAssociationat580-564-2334orvisittheLakeexomaAssociationwebsiteatwww.LakeexomaOnline.comforalistofshingguides.BillCareyfromStriperExpressGuideServicewww.striperexpress.com903-786-4477PHOTSUPPLEDBYSTRIPEREXPRESESSPHOTOSUPIEDBYSTRIPEREXPRESS7www.LakeTexomaOnline.com TheshofLakeTexomaTHEFISHOFLAKETEXOMA-ANGLINGOPPORTUNITIESBLUECATFISHCHANNELCATFISHORTUITIESFree-owingcurrentintheRedRivermakesexomaoneofthefewlakesinexaswithaself-sustainingpopulationofstripedbassandoneofonlyeightinlandfreshwaterreservoirsworldwidewherethisspecieshasspawned.AcousinofthewhitebassstripedbasswererststockedinLakeexomabytheOklahomaDepartmentofWildlifeConservationin1965.Teybeganspawningin1974.FLATHEADCATFISHBLUEGILLTipsTacticsCHANNELCATFISHaretakennearthemouthsofcreeksafterarainespeciallyinspringandfall.Inlatespringandearlysummertheyarefoundaroundrockyshoresandareasofrip-rap.Bestbaitsareshrimpbloodbaitcutbaitdoughbaitandshadgizzards.Insummertrydrt-shingshrimpacrossats.Sunshandlargeminnowsalsopayoffhere.Bluecatsharecaughtonmanyofthesamebaitshowevertheseshmigratedownstreamorintothemainpoolareainwinterandupstreaminthespring.Tryjugliningwithlivegizzardshadforbait.Arodandreelbaitedwithliveshadonwindlesswinterdaysworkswelltoo.Flatheadcatshareinfrequentlycaughtbyrodandreelanglersbutmostoftenbytrotliningwithlivesunshforbait.CRAPPIEshingisbestinfallandwinterwhenshtendtoschoolinlargenumbersandconcentratearoundboathousessubmergedtreescreekchannelsandbrushpiles.Whileminnowsarethebaitofchoicecrappiearecaughtonavarietyofjigs.Thespringspawningseasonwhentheymoveinshallowisalsoanexcellenttimetollyourcreel.WHITEBASSarevulnerabletoanglingwhentheymigrateupstreamontheRedandWashitaRiversorthemanytributarystreamsaroundLakeTexoma.Twotothreeweekspriortothemigrationtheyconcentratearoundthemouthsofthetributarystreamsandbecomeeasyprey.Atothertimesoftheyeartheycanbefoundsurfacingaroundthelakeandfeedingonthreadnshad.Effectivebaitsincludesmallsurfacebaitsinsilverwhiteyelloworchartreusesilverspoonsslabsandminnows.StripedbassmigrateupbothmajorriverarmsinFebruaryandcanusuallybelocatedinorneartheriverchannelinthevicinityoftheWillisorRooseveltBridges.Theymaytakesurfaceluresbutmostoftentheyarecaughtonheavyjigsslabsplasticshadandlivegizzardshad.Afterthespringspawningrunstriperscanbecaughtwithshadoveratsneartheriverchannelinthemainpartofthelake.Trollingwithdeeprunninglurescanalsobeproductive.Striperssurfacefrequentlyinsummerfallandwinterattractingdivingseagullswhoalsoliketofeedonthreadnshad.Surfacebaitscanproducesomemightytacklebustinstrikesandsocanplasticshadretrievedrapidlyjustunderthewaterssurface.LARGEMOUTHSPOTTEDandSMALLMOUTHBASScanbecaughtprettymuchyearroundbuttheyarecaughtclosertotheshorelineandaroundstructure.WhilelargemouthandspottedbassarefoundlakewidesmallmouthsaremostlylimitedtothebluffsaroundEisenhowerStateParkDenisonDamanduptheWashitaRiverarmtotheWillowSpringsarea.Sinceallthreespeciesspawnintheshallowsthatsthebestplacetoshfortheminthespring.FisharoundgrassandbrushwithcrankbaitssurfaceluresspinnersandCarolinariggedworms.AsthewaterwarmsandbassmoveoffshoreswitchtoTexasriggedwormsdeepdivingcrankbaitsandsurfacebaitsearlyinthemorning.Concentrateonsubmergedstructuresuchasrocksbouldersstumpslogschannelsandsecondarypoints.FallbassshingcanbeveryexcitingonLakeTexoma.Workcrankbaitsaroundbrushandoffrockyshorelinesforlargemouthandspottedbass.Tryfree-linelivethreadnshadofftherip-rapatthedamforsmallmouthsorshatnightbythebluffsnearEisenhowerStatePark.gemouthandspottedbass.Tryfree-n-oithsorshatnightbyenhowerEXCELLLLENTNTNTGOODFAIRPOORR8www.LakeTexomaOnline.comSPOTTEDBASS.LARGEMOUTHBASSBLACKCRAPPIEWHITECRAPPIEBLAWHITEBASSTEDBASTRIPEDBASSSMALLMOUTHBASS TEXASGUIDESAdventureTexoma56ApplecrossLanePottsboroTX75076903744-6169www.adventuretex.comJohnBrettsTexomaStriperGuideService458FishermanRd.PottsboroTX75076903786-9279www.laketexomastripershing.comReelLivinGuideService8407SilvertonDriveFriscoTexas75033888-381-8884StevesStripedBassGuideService225WindsorDr.PottsboroTX75076903818-2507www.shstriper.comStriperExpressFishingGuides512MillCreekResortRdBoathouse3PottsboroTX75076903786-4477www.striperexpress.comStriperMasterGuideService778QuailCreekPottsboroTX75076903819-4504www.stripermaster.comTexasCatshingGuide216CordellRd.SadlerTX76264903815-0273www.texascatshingguide.comLAKETEXOMAASSOCIATIONFISHINGGUIDESLISTINGProducedinCooperationwiththeOklahomaTourismRecreationDepartmentPHOTOPROVIDEDBYBILLCAREYIPEREXPRESSGUIDESERVICEPHHOTOPROVIDEEYRIPEREXPRESSGUUIVICEBOOKATRIPTODAYOKLAHOMAGUIDESAdvantageGuideServiceOutofAlbertaCreek-9040ClearLakeDr.KingstonOK73439580564-3444httpwww.advantageguideservice.comBillColemansStriperService2763JuneHillRd.KingstonOK73439405706-0200www.texomabill.comJCsTrophyTrackingGuideService1096StreetmanRd.MeadOK73449580372-0320www.JCsGuideService.netLloydJenningsStriperGuideService1353N.W.6thPlaceMooreOK73170580916-0974StriperCountryGuideServiceOutofAlbertaCreek-9040ClearLakeDr.KingstonOK73439405627-2250www.stripercountry.comWaynesStriperGuideService10854StandingOakDr.KingstonOK73439580513-0415www.guidinglaketexoma.comLakeTexomaFishingLicenseRequirementsandFeeLicenseRequirementsALakeTexomalicenseallowsanglerstoshtheentirelakewithouthavingtopurchasearesidentornonresidentlicensefromOklahomaorTexas.TheLakeTexomalicensecosts12.00andisvalidfromJanuary1toDecember31.FishingLicenseissuedinOklahomaOklahomaresidentswithanOklahomaresidentshinglicensearenotrequiredtopurchaseLakeTexomalicenseifonlyshingOklahomaportionofthelake.FormoreinformationonOklahomashinglicensevisitwww.WildLifeDepartment.com.FishingLicenseissuedinTexasToshallWateroftheRedRiveralongtheTexas-OklahomaorTexas-ArkansasboardersapersonmustcomplywiththelicensingrequirementsofOklahomaorArkansasasapplica-ble.ApersonmayshwithavalidTexasshinglicensefromtheTexasbankfromDenisonDamtoShawneeCreek.InLakeTexomaapersonmayshtherespectiveTexasandOklahomawaterswiththeappropriatelicensefromtherespectivestateormayshtheentirelakewithaLakeTexomashinglicense.FormoreinformationonTexasshinglicensevisitwww.tpwd.state.tx.us.PHOTOPROVIDEDBYSANDRAGASKILLPHHRSSTPTRIREEPRERESSSSGGSGEUDEEIDVERERVRVVRVPHOTOPROVIOBYSTRIPTEREXPREPGUIDV9www.LakeTexomaOnline.com TEXOMASTATEPARKSProducedinCooperationwiththeOklahomaTourismRecreationDepartmentakeexomaboaststwostateparksoneinOklahomaandoneinexas.Bothofthesestateparksarebeautifuldespitetheirvastlydif-ferentlandscapes.TeexasstateparkknownasEisenhowerStateParkisinDenisonexaswhichwasthebirthplaceofour34thUnitedStatesPresidentDwightD.Eisenhower.TeterraininEisenhowerStateParkfollowsthatgenerallyofthelakeontheexassidewherebreathtakingblusoverlookLakeexoma.Howeverthereisasandyswimmingbeachatthisparkaswell.EisenhoweroersmanycampingopportunitiesfortentsandRVsalikeaswellashikingbikingtrailsandoneofthefew4wheelerAVtrailsoeredinanyexasstatepark.EisenhowerYachtClubandMa-rinaisalsofoundwithintheEisenhowerStateParkboundary.InKingstonOklahomayouwillndtheexomaStateParkwhichprovidesamultitudeofcampingopportunitiesfortentsandRVsrightonthewatersedge.Tisparkoersseveralsandybeacheswithgradualslopesintothewaterperfectforfamilieslookingtoswimandsh.AlmostallofthecampsitesinthisstateparkoerexceptionalviewsofLakeexoma.exomaStateParkalsooersapavedairstripfornon-commercialusers.CatshBayMarinaislocatedrightnexttoexomaStateParkandtheoutstandingChickasawPointGolfCourseisacrossHwy70fromthepark.WhileyouarevisitingtheexomaStateParkstopbytheinformationcenterattheLakeexomaAssociationandwelltellyouallabouttheexcitingthingstherearetodoandseeinthisarea.STATEPARKSEISENHOWERSTATEPARKMapLocationS23TX75020Phone903465-1956Emailespctexoma.netwww.tpwd.state.tx.usLOCATEDONTHECLIFFSOFBEAUTIFULLAKETEXOMAOPENYEARROUND--FishingLicenseLAKETEXOMASTATEPARKMapLocationI21ParkOfce580564-2566Emailtexomastpktravelok.comwww.TravelOK.comOPENYEARROUNDForGPSorNavigatorIntersectionofHwy70StateParkRd.HHPPPOVBASPPARKSWILLDLIFE 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122TEXOMAISHOMETOMANYINTERESTINGHISTORICALSITESANDMUSEUMS.OneofthemostnotableexamplesofourrichhistorylieswithinthestateofOklahomaandisassociatedwiththeNativeAmericansovereignnations.BoththeChickasawandChoctawNationscalltheexomaregionhome.Assuchvisitorstoexomaarewelcometoexplorethecultureandhistoryofthesemagnicentpeoplesanddiscovertheexcitementoftheirthrivingdevelopmentoftoday.TheChoctawNationofOklahomaTeChoctawarenativetotheSoutheasternUnitedStatesandmembersoftheMuskogeanlinguisticfamilywhichtracesitsrootstoamound-buildingmaize-basedsocietythatourishedintheMississippiRiverValleyformorethan1000yearsbeforeEuropeancontact.AlthoughtheirrstencounterwithEuropeansendedinabloodybattlewithHernandodeSotosfortune-huntingexpeditionin1540theChoctawwouldcometoembraceEuropeantraderswhoarrivedintheirhomelandnearlytwocenturieslater.BythetimePresidentGeorgeWashingtoninitiatedaprogramtointegrateSoutheasternIndiansintoEuropeanAmericanculturefollowingtheRevolutionaryWarmanyChoctawhadalreadyintermarriedconvertedtoChristianityandadoptedotherwhitecustoms.TeChoctawbecameknownasoneofAmericasFiveCivilizedribeswhichalsoincludestheChickasawCherokeeSeminoleandCreek.TeChoctawsignedninetreatieswiththeUnitedStatesbeforetheCivilWarbeginningwiththereatyofHopewellin1786whichsetboundariesandestablisheduniversalpeacebetweenthetwonations.SubsequenttreatieshoweverreshapedthosebordersandforcedtheChoctawtocedemillionsofacresofland.In1830theUnitedStatesseizedthelastofthePHOTOBYCHCAWNAIOFOKLHOAACBOOK12www.LakeTexomaOnline.com ChoctawsancestralterritoryandrelocatedthetribetoIndianerritorywestoftheMississippi.TeChoctawwerethersttowalktherailofears.Nearly2500membersperishedalongtheway.DespitethemanyliveslosttheChoctawremainedahopefulandgenerouspeople.Terstorderofbusinessuponarrivingintheirnewhomelandwastostartaschoolandachurch.Teydraftedanewconstitution.TeUnitedStateshadsetuptheDawesCommissiontoregisterIndianfamiliesandparceloutindividualplotsofland.CerticatesofDegreeofIndianBloodCDIBwereissuedtoallwhoenrolled.CDIBsarefederallyissueddocumentscertifyinganindividualpossessesaspecicdegreeofNativeAmericanbloodofafederallyrecognizedIndiantribe.TeyareissuedbytheBureauofIndianAairsaftertheapplicantsuppliesacompletedgenealogywithsupportinglegaldocumentssuchasbirthcerticatesshowingtheirdescentthroughoneorbothbirthparentsfromanoriginalenrolleeoftheDawesRolls.ACDIBcanshowonlytheblooddegreeofonetribeorthetotalblooddegreefromalltribesinthelersancestry.ACDIBdoesnotestablishmembershipintheChoctawNationofOklahoma.Aseparateformislledoutformembershipandasecondcardisissueddeclaringmembershipwiththetribe.ribalmembershipincludesvotingrightsinanytribalelectionsaswellasaccesstomanyservicesprovidedbytheChoctawNationofOklahoma.odaytheChoctawNationofOklahomaisthethirdlargesttribeintheworldwithover200000members.Itsserviceareaiscomprisedof1012countiesinsoutheasternOklahomadividedinto12districtsandleadersarecontinuouslyworkingtomakesurethereishopeforourfuture.AsfederalservicesforourchildrenarereducedtheChoctawNationissecuringfundinganddevelopingspecicprogramstoensurethenextgenerationshavehopeandpridetocarryon.ManyoftheservicesandprogramsofthetribesuchastheHeadStartseducationscholarshipscareerdevelopmenthealthclinicsandjobplacementopportunitiesgoalongwaytowardhelpingtribalmembersmeetthisvision.MostareadministeredwithintheserviceareabutmoreareaddedeachyeartobenettribalmemberslivingoutsidesoutheasternOklahoma.Suchprogramsincludeacademicrecognitionhighereducationassistancecareerdevelopmentemergencyassistanceloanprogramsforhousingandveteransadvocacy.Tetribehasbeenextremelyblessedtobesuccessfulinbusinessessuchasgamingtravelplazasandmanufacturing.Tesebusinessprotspayforservicesthatcanbeoeredtotribalpeopleallovertheworld.Federaldollarsassistinmanyprogramsbutwithoutthebusinessrevenuestherewouldbemanyindividualsleftwithouthelp.TeChoctawNationisinstrumentalinthisreturnofprogresswithover6000employeesanditspositiveeconomicinuenceonSoutheastOklahoma.ExpandingtribalbusinessessuchastheChoctawCasinoandResortcreatesjobsandalsocreatesadditionalrevenuetoputintoprograms.Moneyfromeconomicdevelopmentprojectsalsoprovidesthedollarsneededtobuildnewclinicsandtribalfacilitieswhichinturnmeansadditionaljobopportunities.AresurgenceofinterestandprideinbeingChoctawhasledtoaculturalawakening.ProgramsadministeredbytheChoctawNationthatprovideheritageandcultureincludetheCulturalServicesDepartmentHistoricPreservationProgramNativeAmericanGravesProtectionandRepatriationActNAGPRAGenealogycommemorativerailofearsWalkWheelockMissionoursandMuseumChoctawNationCapitolMuseumChoctawVillageactivitiesCulturalCommunitygatheringsandLaborDayFestivalCulturalExhibitionsinstickballdancebasketryarcherycookingbeadworkandtoolcraftsmanship.HeritageDayMondaysarebeingheldintribalfacilitiesduringwhichtraditionaldressjewelrythelanguageandculturalactivitiesareencouraged.TodaytheChoctawNationofOklahomaisthethirdlargesttribeintheworldwithover200000members.FindmoreinformationonTheChoctawNationofOklahomabyvisitingwww.ChoctawNation.comInformationcourtesyofTheChoctawNationofOklahoma.ChoctawPHOTOBYCHOCTAWNATIONOFOKLAHOMAFACEBOOKPHOTOBYCHOCTAWNATIONOFOKLAHOMAFACEBOOK13www.LakeTexomaOnline.com TheChickasawNationFrommigrationtowhatisnowMississippiKentuckyAlabamaandennesseeinprehistorictimestothepurchaseofthenewhomelandinsouth-centralOklahomainthemid1800stheChickasawcultureandheritagehavealwayshadrootsinnatureandtheelements.ReveredinancienttimesasSpartansoftheLowerMississippiValleytherstcontactwithEuropeanswaswithHernandodeSotoin1540.LivinginsophisticatedtownsitestheChickasawspossessedahighlydevelopedrulingsystemcompletewithlawsandreligion.TeyconductedasuccessfultradebusinesswithothertribesandwiththeFrenchandEnglishandlivedlargelyanagrarianlifestylebutwerequicktogotobattleifnecessary.TeyalliedwiththeEnglishduringtheFrenchandIndianWar.SomehistoriansgivetheChickasawscreditfortheUnitedStatesbeinganEnglish-speakingcountry.TeChickasawpeoplemovedtoIndianerritoryduringtheGreatRemovalonwhatwascalledtherailofears.OthertribesforcedtorelocateweretheCherokeeChoctawCreekandSeminolecalledtheFiveCivilizedribesbecauseoftheirhighlydevelopedrulingsystems.TeChickasawswereoneofthelasttomove.In1837thereatyofDoaksvillecalledfortheresettlementoftheChickasawsamongtheChoctawtribeinIndianerritory.In1856theChickasawsinordertorestoredirectauthorityovertheirgovernmentalaairsseparatedfromtheChoctawsandformedtheirowngovernment.riballeadersestablishedthecapitalatishomingoadoptedaconstitutionandorganizedexecutivelegislativeandjudicialdepartmentsofgovernmentwiththeoceslledbypopularelection.AttheoutbreakoftheCivilWartheChickasawssignedanalliancewiththeSouthandraisedtroopstoghtwiththeConfederacy.TerespectedChoctawChickasawMountedRegimentheadquarteredatFortWashitafoughtsomeofthelastbattlesoftheCivilWar.AlthoughsueringhardshipsafterthedefeatoftheConfederacythetriberegainedprosperity.ManyChickasawsbecamesuccessfulfarmersandranchers.ChickasawsbuiltsomeoftherstschoolsbanksandbusinessesinIndianerritory.AfterOklahomastatehoodin1907thePresidentoftheUnitedStatesappointedtheprincipalocersoftheChickasawNation.In1970CongressenactedlegislationallowingtheFiveCivilizedribestoelecttheirprincipalocers.In1983anewChickasawconstitutionwasadopted.odaytheChickasawNationiseconomicallystrongculturallyvibrantandfullofenergeticpeoplestilldedicatedtothepreservationoffamilycommunityandheritage.Sincethe1980stribalgovernmenthasfocusedmostofitseortsonbuildinganeconomicallydiversebasetogeneratefundsthatwillsupportprogramsandservicestoIndianpeople.BusinesshasourishedprogramsandserviceshavegrownandthequalityoflifeforallChickasawshasbeengreatlyenhanced.TeChickasawNationscurrentthree-branchsystemofgovernmentwasreestablishedwiththeraticationofthe1983ChickasawNationConstitution.TeelectedocialsprovidedforintheConstitutionbelieveinauniedcommitmentwherebygovernmentpolicyservesthecommongoodofallChickasawcitizens.Tiscommongoodextendstofuturegenerationsaswellastodayscitizens.Testructureofthecurrentgovernmentencouragesandsupportsinfrastructureforstrongbusinessventuresandanadvancedtribaleconomy.Teuseofnewtechnologiesanddynamicbusinessstrategiesinaglobalmarketarealsoencouraged.AsintimespasttheChickasawworkethicisverymuchapartofeverydaylifetoday.MoniesgeneratedinbusinessaredividedbetweeninvestmentsforfurtherdiversicationofenterprisesandsupportoftribalgovernmentoperationsprogramsandservicesforIndianpeople.TisuniquesystemiskeytotheChickasawNationseortstopursueself-suciencyandself-determinationwhichhelpsensurethatChickasawsstayaunitedandthrivingpeople.FindmoreinformationonTheChickasawNationbyvisitingwww.Chickasaw.netInformationcourtesyofwww.Chickasaw.netTolearnmoreaboutthehistoryaroundlakeTexomacheckoutaremuseumlistingsonpg36.THESPIRALsymbolizeswindwhichisrepresentativeofeachpersonspassagefrombirththroughlifeandintotheafterlife.THEOGEEorall-seeingeyesymbolizeshowourpeopleviewtheworldaroundus.ProvidinglightandwarmthTHESUNstandsforrebirththeheavensandthegiveroflight.THESUNTHEEYETHESPIRALHOOBCICKSAWCOCONRCOOPHOTOBYCHICKASAWCOUNTRY.COM14www.LakeTexomaOnline.com 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akeexomaoerseverykindofwaterentertainmentandoutdoorrecreationalactivitiesincludingyearroundshingboatingswimmingskiingwakeboardingandcamping.Birdwatchingandhuntingareotheractivitiesavailable.GolfersareinluckwithtwoexcellentcoursestouseinMarshallCounty.akeabreakfromtheLakeandshopMarshallCountyShoppinginMarshallCountyoerssomethingforeveryonesuchasquaintboutiqueslledwiththelatestinfashionsnamebrandclothingbootsandhomedcor.Visitantiqueshopslledwitholdrelicsandgardencenterstoreswithuniqueyarddcorandplants.DontforgetabouttheTexomaPeanutInnwiththeirGooberWagonwithover24dierenttypesandavorsofpeanuts.Youcanalsondhomemadepickledproductsjamsandjelliesgiftbasketsandpostcards.YoucanevenndcraftstoresscrapbookstoresandstoreswithLakeexomagear.IndooractivitiesinMarshallCountyincludetheMuseumofSouthernOklahomaandtheRubyAdkinsGallery.TeMuseumofSouthernOklahomabeganpreservingyesterdayforMarshallCountyin1975.SincethenithascontinuedtobringtogetherandassistthoseinterestedinthediscoveryandcollectionofthehistoryandgenealogyofMarshallCounty.TeRubyAdkinsGalleryiswheretheMadillArtClubmeetsmonthlywithartistssharingpaintingtipsandtechniques.TeannualMadillArtShowheldinOctoberfeaturesseveralhundredentriesoforiginaloilswatercolorsmixedmediapotterysculptureandjuniordivisionentries.MarshallCountyishometotheNationalSandBassFestival-MadillsJumpinLittleSummerFestwhichisheldtherstfullweekinJuneandattracts30000peopleeachyearfromallacrosstheUnitedStates.HeldonMadillstownsquarethefestivalfeaturesacarnivalanartsandcraftsMARSHALLCOUNTYOKLAHOMAMarshallCountyOklahomathesmallestcountyinOklahomaandconvenientlylocatedIntheArmsofLakeTexoma.MarshallCountyistheplacetobewhennotonthelake.PHOTOBYMARSHALLCOUNTYCHAMBEROFCOMMERSHPOOOOHOTOTTBYMHALLCOUNTYCHAMBEROFCOMMERCETheMuseumofSouthernOklahomafairfoodboothsandanentertainmentslate.AnnualeventsalsoincludetheCarShowalentCompetitionerrapinracesKingSandieFunRunKingSandieFishingournamentandthe3-on-3Basketballournament.FreeNightlyConcertsfeaturinglocalbandsgospelsingingtalentsearchwinnersandwellknownNashvilleRecordingArtists.MarshallCountyisalsohometoseveralotherannualevents.TeMadillFFARodeoheldinAprilistheoldestFFArodeoinOklahoma.TeMadillRoundUpClubRodeoisinAugust.TheReuelLittleClassicisanannual5K10Kandahalf-marathonrunheldinOctober.TeexcitingHuauniCreekHuntingClubNoodlingTournamentisheldinJuneMarshallCountyisconvenientlylocatedtwohoursfrombothDallasFt.WorthandOklahomaCityand30milesfrombothDurantOKtotheeastandArdmoreOKtothewest.ArticlewrittenbyJohnnaHardingMarshallCountyChamberofCommerceMarshallCountyAGreatPlacetoVisitaBetterPlacetoLiveiswarmfriendlyandeagertowelcomeallvisitors.VisittheMarshallCountyChamberofCommerceswebsiteforacompletelistofeventsandattractionswww.mccoconline.organdcheckusoutonMyChamberAppviayoursmartphone.PHOTBYMARSHALLCUNTYCHAMERFOMMRCE22www.LakeTexomaOnline.com 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Durantshighqualityandaordablefamily-valuedlifestyleislocatedaconvenient90milesnorthofDallasonHighway75and150milessoutheastandsouthfrombothOklahomaCityandulsa.VisitDurantandexperienceourhospitalityandstrongsenseofcommunitywhileenjoyingourrecreationandentertainment.DontforgettoincludehistoricFortWashitainyouragendaaswell.FortWashitaislocated15milesnorthwestofDurantat3348StateRoad199.FindoutmoreabouttheinterestinghistoryofFortWashitabycalling580-924-6502orvisitwww.okhistory.org.TeMagnoliaFestivalisoneofthelargesteventsinSouthCentralOklahomaandtakesplacetheweekfollowingMemorialDay.Te2015MagnoliaFestivalopensTursdayeveningMay28andrunsthruMay30attheChoctawEventCenterwithacarnivalopeningonWednesdayMay27.Tisfour-nightthree-dayfestivalislledwithfunandentertainment.Formoreinformationonthe2015MagnoliaFestivalvisitwww.magnoliafestival.com.DurantisfortunatetohavetheheadquartersoftheChoctawNationlocatedinourcity.ManyoftheirbusinessenterprisesoperatethroughoutBryanCountyandamongthemostpopularistheChoctawHotelCasinoandResort.Newconstructionona14-storytowerattheResortisexpectedforcompletioninsummer2015withnewattractionslikeamovietheaterlaserzonebowlingalleyfoodcourtandadditionalhotelrooms.Asusualthecasinoprovides247entertainmentandtheChoctawEventCenterhostsavarietyofeventsforthoseofallagesalongwithqualityentertainmentactsyear-round.Visitwww.choctawcasinos.comforupcomingevents.DurantisproudtobehometoSoutheasternOklahomaStateUniversitySOSUSavageStormafour-yearregionalcollege.SOSUenhancesourruralsettingbyprovidingqualitymusicalproductionsincludingtherenownedOklahomaShakespeareanFestivalandincludesanaward-winningAviationProgram.Whileinourareabesuretopayavisittoourbeautifulandcharmingdowntown.Withbroad-basedcommunitysupporttheDurantMainStreetprogramhasenhancedtheoriginalbusinessdistrictthroughworkingwithbusinessownerspropertyownerspartnersandvolunteers.Activitiesareabundantandtheresalwayssomethinghappeningdowntown.AnotherassettoourdowntownistheTreeValleyMuseumwhichreceiveditsnamefromthethreeriversRedBlueandWashitaowingthroughourarea.Temuseumfeaturesmanytime-periodarticlesanduniqueexhibits.Whetheryouareventuringonavisitorestablishingapermanentresidenceweinviteyoutocomeandenjoyourhospitalityandqualityoflife.ComeDiscoverDurantwereagreatplacetobeArticlewrittenbyJanetReedDurantChamberofCommerceoradditionalinformationcontacttheMainStreetrogramatwww.durantmainstreet.org580924-55002ndStreeturant.ortheurantAreaChamberofCommerceDWZZZGXUDQWFKDPEHURUJDFHERRNRUYLVLWRXURIFHORFDWHGDW1WKYHQXH924-0848businesshours800a.m.to500p.m.Mondaythroughriday.DURANTOKLAHOMAArticlewrittenbyJanetReedDurantChamberofCommerceoraditionalinformatincontacttheMainStreetrogramatww.durantmainstret.org58924-55002ndStreeturant.ortheurantAreaChamberofComrceDWZZXUDQWFKDPEHURUJDFHERRNRUYLVLWRXURIFHORFDWHGDW1WKYHQ924-88businesshours800a.m.to500p.m.Mondaythroughriday.DISCOVERDURANTtheCityofMagnoliastheGatewaytoLakeTexomathehomeofSoutheasternOklahomaStateUniversityandtheGreatChoctawNation.TISHOMINGOOKLAHOMAishomingoisadynamicsmalltownenergizedbytheChickasawNationandtheirongoingcommitmenttotherobusteconomyoftheirhistoricCapitol.ItisalsothecurrenthomeofCountryMusicSuperstarsMirandaLambertandBlakeSheltonwhohavebroughttheirownpersonaltouchtoishomingoshistoricdowntownshoppingdistrictbyopeningthenowworldfamousPinkPistolandtheLadySmithBedandBreakfastbothverypopulartouristdestinations.ishomingoishometotheishomingoNationalWildlifeRefugewithover15000acresofwildlifehabitatandhometotheAmercianbaldeagleandwhitetaildeer.MurrayStateCollegecallsishomingohomewithagrowingstudentenrollmentandeverexpandingeducationalprogramsagendaalongwithavibrantcampusbuildingexpansion.ItcertainlyisoneofthemostbeautifulcollegecampussinOklahomaandishometothe2013CollegeWorldSeriesBaseballeam.ishomingoisborderedbythebeautifulPenningtonCreekonitssouthsideandiscurrentlyundergoingextensivereviewforapossibleriverwalkinthenearfuture.WorldrenowedgolfcoursedesignerPerryMaxwellplacehismarkonishomingobackinthemid1920sbydesigningthebeautiful9holeRiversideCountryClubnowknownastheishomingoGolfandRecreationClub.TeJohnstonCountyChamberofCommerceisveryactiveinpromotingeconomicdevelopmentinJohnstonCountyandwelcomesnewbusinessestovisitandseeforthemselvestheeverexpandingbusinessactivityhappeningrighthererightnow.ComeandgrowwithusArticlewrittenbySeigelPaulHefngtonJohnstonCountyChamberofCommerceoradditionalinformationvisitwww.johnstoncountyok.orgArticerittenbySeigelPaulHefngtonJohnstonCountyChamberofCoerceoraditinalinformatiovisitwwwjostoncountyok.orgPHOTOBYJOHNSTONCO.COCPSBYDURRANNTCHAMBEROFCEPHOTBYPINPISTOFACEOOKODBBBBYAGLAOTHOHTOSSBDUYDUYRNRRCTCHTMBEBRRCOOMCCEEPHOTOBYWILLIAMHPWELL24www.LakeTexomaOnline.com 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DENISONTEXASDenisonisproudtobethebirthplaceofDwightD.Eisenhowerthe34thU.S.President.TheBirthplaceattractsnumerousvisitorseachyearwhocomefromallovertheUnitedStatesandmanyothercountries.PHOTOBYDENISONAREACHAMBEROFCOMMERCEPHOTOBYDENISONARACHAMBEROFCOMMERCEenisonexasisathrivingtownwithabigheart.NamedasoneofsevenCulturalArtsDistrictsinthestateofexasin2009itishometogalleriesartstudiosandperformingartvenues.IthasreasontobeproudofitsslogansmalltownbigartstatedAnnaMcKinneypresidentoftheDenisonChamberofCommerce.MuseumsandattractionsthatyoudontwanttomissaretheDwightD.EisenhowerBirthplaceHistoricSitetheRedRiverRailroadMuseumthePerrinAirForceBaseHistoricalMuseumGraysonCountyFrontierVillageandjusttothesouthinoursistercityShermantheHarberWildlifeMuseum.Denisonislocated65milesnorthofDallasonUSHwy75.AnalternateroutetoDenisonfromDallasoersabeautifulleisurelydrivebywayofStateHighway289North.FromtheMainStreetFallFestivalinOctoberwhichhasover150vendorsandover15000inattendancetotheshinggolfandsoftballtournamentsheldthroughouttheyearDenisonoersavarietyofeventsforvisitorstoenjoy.TereslivemusiceveryFridaynightfromlateMaytotheendofJulyatHeritageParklocatedinthe300blockofWestMain.Justbringyourlawnchairorblanketandenjoyarelaxingeveningwithgreatentertainmentforfree.July4thisareworksextravaganzayoudontwanttomissSeptemberfeaturesthehighyingfunoftheU.S.NationalAerobaticChampionshipsfollowedinNovemberbytheFallArtourandRakuRumblewherevisitorscanwatchpotterybeingredandevenpurchasetheirfavoritepiece.TedayafterhanksgivingthroughthelastweekendinDecemberyoureinvitedtoexperiencethedazzlingdrivethroughtourofHolidayLightsatLoyLakePark.WhenplanningatriptoDenisonMcKinneyadvisescheckthelocaleventscalendaronourwebsitewww.denisontexas.ustoseethemanythingsyoucanenjoy.TeresaneventalmosteveryweekendthroughouttheyearDenisonisalsoanoutdoorparadise.Itishometoninecityparkstwocitysoftballcomplexesonespecialusecityplazaonecountyparkandastateparkandonestatehistoricsite.TeHagermanNationalWildlifeRefugeislocatedjustwestofDenisonandofcoursethereisspectacularLakeexoma.Visitorscanswimintheindoor25meterpoolgoboatingon89000-acreLakeexomahikearoundWaterlooLakeParkmountainbikethroughEisenhowerStateParkplaysocceratRaynalParkenjoyasoftballgameat-BarFieldsorplayagameofdiscgolfatMunsonPark.ArticlewrittenbyAnnaMcKinneyDenisonChamberofCommerceFormoreinformationpleasecontactusatwww.denisontexas.usDenisonAreaChamberofCommerce313W.WoodardSt.DenisonTX75020903.465.1551Fax903.465.8443informationdenisontexas.ushplaceofhtD.Eisewere34PresivisichmeromtheUandtheEINEXSPOOODENIAREHAMEOOMMMCHHOOOTYBYNESNRROOOERRRCE42www.LakeTexomaOnline.com 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POTTSBOROTEXASPottsboroTexasisanamazingplacetovisitliveandraiseafamily.SituatedprominentlyonLakeTexomawearepoisedtoprovidealltheamenitiesanytouristorpermanentresidentwouldeverneed.ArticlewrittenbyDenisBoquistPottsboroChamberofCommerceWeinvitealltocomecheckusout.Youwillbegladyoudid.Formoreinformationpleasecontactusat903786-3671www.pottsborochamber.comWellknownastheSouthernGatewaytoLakeexomaPottsborositsontheshoresofthatportionofexomaknownforitsfullservicemarinaswidesandybeachesandislandsperfectforboatingandcamping.WealsooerexcellentbassshingnumerousdomicilesincludingresortsBBsrentalhousesandawidevarietyofhomeswithbeautifullakeviews.NotintowateractivitiesTePottsboroAreaoersseveralgolfcourseshorsebackridingnaturewalksandbustoursthroughtheHagermanWildlifeReservation.Ifdiningisyourpleasureweoermanyrestaurantsfromfastfoodtopopularchainstouniqueupscalediningexperiences.LessthananhourafterheadingnorthfromDallasonHwy.289yourPottsboroAreaexperiencebeginswhenyoupasstheNorthexasRegionalAirportoriginallyPerrinAirForceBasewhichhousesseveralprivatehangersandarunwaythatwillhandlealmostanyaircraft.Ifyingisyourpreferredmethodoftravelyouwillndseveralprivateairstripslocatedclosetothelake.Numerousaerobaticcompetitionsareheldeachyearattheregionalairportandweekendy-insarepopularatprivateairstrips.ContinuingnorthonHwy.289youwillpassthroughtheHwy.289and120intersectionandeitherenterDowntownPottsborototherightorcontinueontothepeninsulapassingseveralbeautifullakesidecommunitiessummercampslodgesandeventuallystoppingatthewatersedge.Pottsborosuniquemixofweekendvisitorssummerhomesandpermanentresidentssomeretiredsomecommutinghavecreatedacommunitythatiscapableofcateringtoawidevarietyofrecreationalandprofessionalneeds.OurthrivingrealestateindustrysportsrelatedbusinessesrestaurantsconveniencestoresandothersmallsupportbusinesseshavemadePottsboroagreatplacetoliveworkandplay.OurschoolsaresecondtononeandourwidevarietyofoutdooractivitieshavemadethisnecommunityauniqueoasisbetweenthethrivingmetropolisesofDallasFt.WorthOklahomaCityandallsmalltownsinbetween.Ifyouthinkwerebraggingcomeseeforyourself.StopintoourconvenientlylocatedVisitorsCenterChamberofCommerceat615Hwy120Eastorvisitourwebsiteatwww.PottsboroChamber.com.WhetheryouarriveherebycarboatplanebicycleormotorcycleonceyougethereyouwontwanttoleaveandthatswhyourmottoisCOMEPLAYCOMESTAY.E2.COMLakeTexowearepdtovidorpentrldevernPHOPHOTOTBYBYTANTANGLEGLEWOOODDRESRESORTORPHOHHOPOTOOTBYNNEWESOORORORTPHOHOPTOTBYBYYTATANGLGEEGLWOOODDDESSORRRABMMM44www.LakeTexomaOnline.com 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HPHOTOTOTOSPSPROVROVIDEDEBDBYSHERRMANMACHAMABEROCOMCMMMERMERCECEArticlewrittenbyLaurenRothShermanTourismWeinvitealltocomecheckusout.Youwillbegladyoudid.Formoreinformationpleasecontactusatwww.shermantx.orgFromantiquingtospadaysandnediningtoneartsShermanhaseverythingyoullneedYoucanenjoyHotSummerNightsafreefamilyfriendlyconcertserieseveryTursdaynightinJuneandJulyApproximately1000peoplegathertogethereachweekontheShermanMunicipalgroundswiththeirlawnchairspicnicblanketsandcoolerstoenjoyawidearrangementofmusicaltalentsperformingonthegazebostage.ArtistssuchasRayWylieHubbardJackIngramandJasonElmore-alocalmusician-haveentertainedcrowdsduringthelonghistoryofHotSummerNights.TeFREEconcertsbeginat730p.m.justintimetowatchthesunsetandcooloafterabusydayonthelake.BesuretocheckoutthebeautifullyrestoredKidd-KeyAuditoriumforavarietyofeventsthroughouttheyearincludingtheShermanSymphonyOrchestratheNutcrackerballetspecialconcertsfrommusicalgroupslikeAsleepattheWheelBransonsRankinBrothersandDisneyJr.sChooChooSoulwithGenevieve.SpendtimewiththefamilyattheShermanCommunityPlayersFinleyTeaterandHoneyMcGeePlayhouseenjoyingoneoftheirnineplaystheywillproducethisyearfromFrankensteintoWinniethePoohAlltheskiingswimmingandshingonLakeexomacanbeexhaustingCometoShermantorelaxandunwind.OurownCenterboastsavarietyofstoresandrestaurants.IfyourelookingforanewswimsuitoranewshingrodyoullnditallattheShermanownCenterorsurroundingbusinesses.ShermansquaintdowntownistheperfectplaceforantiquingspecialtyshoppinggrabbingabitetoeatorenjoyingadayatthespaPaintingwithawistoersafunatmosphere.Youandyourfriendsandfamilypaintyourownmasterpieceunderthedirectionofanexperiencedartist.EveryseasonbringsspecialeventsattractionsandfestivalstoSherman.TeShermanAutumnFestivalushersintheFallwithenthusiasmasartandcraftvendorsfromaroundexasheadtoourtowntoshowcasetheirtalents.StartyourChristmasorightattheSnowakeFestival.OtherfestivalsthroughouttheyearincludetheHispanicHeritageFestivalandtheEarthDayFestival.CantgetenoughoftheoutdoorsHagermanNationalWildlifeRefugeoersgloriousnaturalhabitatsforallagestocomeoutandplayHikeshobserveandphotographwildlifeorhuntduringoneoftheseasonsforsmallgameordeer.TeressomethingforthewholefamilyincludinganewhandicappedstrollerfriendlyhikingtrailFormoreinformationonShermanattractionsandeventscontacttheShermanDepartmentofourismat903-893-1184orvisitourwebsiteatShermanX.org.YoucanalsovisitourVisitorsCenteratAouchofClassAntiquesMallontheShermanDowntownSquare118W.Lamar.E2.COMSHERMANTEXASShermanoffersawiderangeofeventsandattractionstohelpyoumakeyournextgetawaytobeautifulLakeTexomaonetorememberforyearstocome48www.LakeTexomaOnline.com 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hegoodlifeisawonderfulwaytodescribetheCityofWhitesboroandsurroundingarea.Whitesborossmalltownatmosphereissupportedbyfamilybondsfriendshipsandcommunityinvolvementineverythingfromeducationandpreservationtobeauticationcommunityeventsandmuchmore.In1848AmbroseB.WhitearrivedhereandestablishedWhitesWestviewInnthatbecameastagecoachstopalongthewesternroutefortheButtereldOverlandMailCompany.Localshoppingandbusinessesnowlinehistoricaldowntownwhichboastsofmanyquaintshops.Numeroushistoricalmarkersareinthearea.DowntownWhitesborohasbeenhomeoftheAnnualPeanutFestivalsince1965.TeeventisheldthethirdSaturdayeveryOctober.Tefestivaldrawscrowdsinexcessof20000.Tecommunityalsohasequinefacilitiesranchesandaleadinghorseindustry.CombinetheseeventsprolesandfactswithitscloseproximitytoLakeexomaLakeRayRobertsHagermanNationalWildlifeRefugeDallasMetroplexandthestateofOklahomaandyouhaveanidealplacetoliveandorvisit.TeWhitesboroAreaChamberofCommerceanditsBoardofDirectorsareproudtobeassociatedwithandsupporttheCityanditssurroundingareabusinessesandourchambermembers.ArticlewrittenbyBarbaraBaileyWhitesboroChamberFormoreinformationpleasecontactusatchamberwhitesborotx.comWhitsboroAreaChamberofCommerce2535Hwy82EastSte.CWhitesboroTX76273903.564.3331WHITESBOROTEXASGETAWAYTOTHEGOODLIFEOHOTOYWHIFEROOTOBYWHITESBOROOAREAACAHAMMRBEREERRCOOMMERCRERREOOTOTBYYWHIWHWHTESTETESBRBROAOAEAHABERBOFOMMMRERCHHHTOYBYWHIWHHTETBBBAOOAEAEHREFCOMRCC50www.LakeTexomaOnline.com 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JULYShermanTXLightsontheLake.........................................2ndPhone903892-7315ShermanTXHotSummerNightsFreeConcertSeries....................29162330thPhone903892-7315WhitesboroTX57thAnnualWhitesboroRodeo................3-4thPhone903564-3331www.whitesborotx.comDenisonTXFourthofJulyFireworks..............................4thPhone903464-4452www.denisonlive.comDenisonTXMusiconMain...............................310172431stPhone903464-4452DenisonTXYouthSoftballStateTourney....................14-18thPhone903465-2720www.cityofdenison.comDenisonTXMoviesonMain.................................................25thPhone903464-4452www.denisonlive.com____________________________________________AUGUSTDenisonTXMoviesonMain.................................................29thPhone903464-4452www.denisonlive.comSEPTEMBERDenisonTXRedRiverRampage......................................12-13thPhone903465-2720www.cityofdenison.comShermanTXAutumnFestival............................................19thPhone903892-7315www.shermantx.orgDenisonTXU.S.NationalAerobaticCompetition.......20-25thPhone903465.1551www.denisontexas.usDenisonTXKustomKemps...............................................25-27thPhone903465-1551www.denisontexas.usPottsboroTXFrontierDays..................................................26thPhone903786-6371www.pottsborochamber.comOCTOBERFlipFlopFoundationTXFishFryandFishingTournament................3rdHighportMarinaPottsboroTXDenisonTXMainStreetFallFestival3rdPhone903465-1551www.denisontexas.usDenisonTXILikeIke5k......................................................10thPhone903465-2720www.cityofdenison.comDenisonTXEisenhowerBirthdayCelebration..............10thPhone903464-4452www.denisonlive.comWhitesboroTX50thAnnualPeanutFestival......................17thPhone903564-3331www.whitesborotx.com____________________________________________NOVEMBERDenisonTXFallArtWalkDiaDeLosMuertosFestival.........................6thPhone903465-1551www.denisontexas.usDenisonTXGraysonCountyHolidayLights....................27-30thPhone903465-1551www.denisontexas.us____________________________________________DECEMBERDenisonTXGraysonCountyHolidayLights....................1-31stPhone903465-1551www.denisontexas.usWhitesboroTXChristmasTreeLighting.............................3rdPhone903564-3331www.whitesborotx.comDenisonTXDenisonChristmasParade............................3rdPhone903465-1551www.denisontexas.usShermanTXChristmasParadeFestival.......................4thPhone903892-7315www.shermantx.orgDenisonTXHistoricDowntownTour...............................6thPhone903464-4452www.denisonlive.comPhysiciansareonthemedicalstaffofTexomaMedicalCenterbutwithlimitedexceptionsareindependentpractitionerswhoarenotemployeesoragentsofTexomaMedicalCenter.Thehospitalshallnotbeliableforactionsortreatmentsprovidedbyphysicians.Talktoyourdoctortondoutifbariatricsurgeryisrightforyou.AccreditedChestainCenterwithCIbytheSocietyofCardiovascularatientCareevelIIITraumadesignationbytheTexasepartmentofealthServicesBariatricSurgeryrogramullyaccreditedbytheMetabolicandBariatricSurgeryAccreditationandualityImprovementrogramMBSAITMCBreastCareCenterAccreditedBreastCenterofExcellencebytheAmericanCollegeofadiologyChooseTexomaMedicalCenter.Werecommittedtoqualitycareintheregionyearafteryear.CHOOSEEXCELLENCE.amedaTopPerformeronKeyQualityMeasuresbyTheointCommissionforthesecondyearinarow2012-201HDUWWWDFNHDUWDLOXUH3QHXPRQLD6XUJLFDODUHHUWLHG3ULPDU6WURNHHQWHUbyTheointCommissionLearnmoretodayatwww.texomamedicalcenter.net.5016S.USHighway75DenisonTX75020903.416.4000GRAYSONCOOKECOUNTIESTEXASMarketPlaceTEXAS 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GOLFCOURSESLakeTexomaandthesurroundingareasoffersomeofthemostmagnicentchallengingandbeautifulgolfcoursesintheUnitedStates.NomattertheseasonyouwillenjoythecoursesandthesuperbviewsavailableonlyonLakeTexoma.PUBLICGOLFCOURSESBuncombeCreekGolfCourseMapN9Off377onemi.northofWillisBridgeKingstonOK73439580564-12609holeswww.buncombecreekgolf.comChickasawPointeGolfCourseMapH204mileseastHwy70KingstonOK73439580564-258118holeswww.pointe-vista.comFalconheadResortCountryClubMapD1605FalconheadDr.BurneyvilleOK73430580276-334118holeswww.falconheadgolf.comGraysonCountyCollegeGolfCourseMapX1956GolfDriveDenisonTX75020903786-971918holeswww.grayson.eduwebsitegolfcourseDefault.aspxLakeviewGolfCourseMapA13905N.CommerceArdmoreOK73402580223-426018holesStoneCreekMapH82200ClubHouseDrShermanTX75092903870-7980www.stonecreekcc.comNorthernChallengeGolfClubMapH7520ChampionLaneShermanTX903891-870018holeswww.northernchallenge.comWinStarGolfCourseMapF2777CasinoAve.ThackervilleOK73459580276-124018holeswww.winstargolfcourse.comTanglewoodResortCountryClubMapS16290TanglewoodCirclePottsboroTX75076903786-414018holeswww.tanglewoodresort.comgolfTishomingoGolfandRecreationClubMapA63600WestGolfCourseRoadTishomingoOK73460580371-26049holesPRIVATEGOLFCOURSESDenisonCountryClubMapV23Hwy84NDenisonTX75021903465-448818holeswww.denisoncc.comDornickHillsCountryClubMapA1519N.CountryClubArdmoreOK73401580223-295718holeswww.dornickhills.comWoodlawnCountryClubMapY264046WoodlawnDr.ShermanTX75091903-893-965718holeshttpwww.woodlawncountryclub.comclub_info.htmDYHDDOO7RGDCallformoreinformationYouareinvitedtojoinourmembershipfortheLakeexomaAssociationsAnnualMembershipEventonMay152015.Tisexcitingdaybeginswithascrambleattheoutstanding18-holechampionshipgolfcourseatthefabulousanglewoodResortConferenceCenter.TecourseatanglewooddesignedbythelegendaryArnoldPalmerandrenownedarchitectRalphPlummerboasts7000yardsoflushBermudafairways.PuttinggrasshybridDiamondZoysiaisdesignedtomaketheanglewoodputtingsurfacesexceptionalallyeararound.WinnersoftheLAMembershipgolftournamentreceivetrophiesandbraggingrightsattheenjoyableeveningsocialheldthatsamedayintheanglewoodballroom.Teeveningsocialiscompletewiththeexcellentfoodfromthechefsatanglewoodalivebandandraesforexcitingprizesfromoursponsors.Discountroomsareavailableatthebeautifulanglewoodresortforeventparticipants.AllproceedsfromthegolftournamentandeveningsocialbenettheLakeexomaAssociationasweendeavortofulllourmissionofprotectionandpreservationofLakeexomaandpromotionoftheexomaregion.Findoutmorebycallingtheoceat580564-2334orvisitusatwww.LakeexomaOnline.com.WeencourageyoutoseewhatalltheexcitementisaboutjoinusonLakeexomaalakeforallseasonsShellyMorganCrystalPierceLikeusonFacebookLakeTexomaAssociationPHOTOSUPPLIEDBYCHICKASAWPOINTEGOLFCLUB 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PUBLICGOLFCOURSESBuncombeCreekGolfCourseOff377onemi.northofWillisBridgeKingstonOK73439580-564-12609holeswww.buncombecreekgolf.comChickasawPointeGolfCourse4mileseastHwy70KingstonOK73439580-564-258118holeswww.pointe-vista.comFalconheadResortCountryClub605FalconheadDr.BurneyvilleOK73430580-276-334118holeswww.falconheadgolf.comGainesvilleMunicipalGolfCourse200S.RuskGainesvilleTX76240940-665-216118holeshttpwww.gainesville.tx.usindex.aspxNID110GraysonCountyCollegeGolfCourse56GolfDriveDenisonTX75020903-786-971918holeswww.grayson.eduwebsitegolfcourseDefault.aspxLakeviewGolfCourse3905N.CommerceArdmoreOK73402580-223-426018holesLakeviewGolfCourse3905N.CommerceArdmoreOK73402580-223-426018holesStoneCreek2200ClubHouseDrShermanTX75092903870-7980www.stonecreekcc.comNorthernChallengeGolfClub520ChampionLaneShermanTX903-891-870018holeswww.northernchallenge.comWinStarGolfCourseExit1IH-35OK866-466-148218holeswww.winstargolfcourse.comTanglewoodResortCountryClub290TanglewoodCirclePottsboroTX75076903-786-414018holeswww.tanglewoodresort.comgolfPRIVATEGOLFCOURSESDenisonCountryClubHwy84NDenisonTX75021903-465-448818holeswww.denisoncc.comDornickHillsCountryClub519N.CountryClubArdmoreOK73401580-223-295718holeswww.dornickhills.comDurantCountryClub320CountryClubRd.DurantOK74702580-924-062218holesWoodlawnCountryClub4046WoodlawnDr.ShermanTX75091903-893-965718holeshttpwww.woodlawncountryclub.comclub_info.htmTEXOMAHIKINGBIKINGTRAILSHIKINGBIKINGTRAILSCrossTimbersHikingTrailMapP8JuniperPointCampgrounds32843Highway377GordonvilleTX76245903523-4022www.swt.usace.army.milPortals41docslakestexomaCross_Timbers.pdfwww.recreation.govCedarBayouMarinaMapQ7513CedarBayouBlvd.GordonvilleTX76245903523-4248www.cedarbayou.comCedarMillsMarinaMapR9GordonvilleTX76245903523-4222www.cedarmills.comEisenhowerStateParkMapS2350ParkRoad20DenisonTX75020903465-1956www.tpwd.state.tx.usFlowingWellsResortandMarinaMapV113217FlowingWellsRoadPottsboroTX75076903786-2930www.owingwellsresort.comHagermanNationalWildlifeRefugeMapW196465RefugeRoadShermanTX75092903786-2826LakeTexomaStateParkMapI2111500ParkOfceRd.KingstonOK73439580564-2566www.travelok.comLittleMineralMarinaResortMapP20300LittleMineralBlvd.PottsboroTX75076903786-2332www.littlemineral.comSundanceCampMapO21295GlenEdenDr.PottsboroTX75076903786-4401www.texomadestinations.comcompaniessundancecampTishomingoNationalWildlifeRefugeMapA2312000SouthRefugeRoadTishomingoOK73460580371-2402romthemostexperiencedtotheeagernoviceLakeTexomaoersmilesoftrailsforon-oro-roadexplorationofthebeautyofourmagnicentwaterresource.Bepreparedtoseewildlifeinitsmostnaturalformwhilegainingphysicalactivitythatwouldbeconsideredmoreplaythanwork.Checkoutourquick-referencechartsinTexasandOklahomatondatrailclosetoyouorthrowonyourbackpacktoattempttheseclusivemulti-miletrekaroundtheLakeTexomaborder.HavefunandbesafeOHPSHHM60www.LakeTexomaOnline.com TEXOMACAMPINGProducedinCooperationwiththeOklahomaTourismRecreationDepartment61hetheritsthatdelightofcookingoutdoorsgentlybrowningthosemarshmallowsforsmoresmoonlightandstargazingcampreconversationwithfriendsandfamilythepeacefulsleepofarelaxingvacationoranearlycupofcoeewatchingthelakewaterslapthesandyshorethereissuretobeacampingdestinationforyouonthe580milesofshorelinethatisLakeTexoma.CreatetentorRVcampingmemoriestodayandallseasonlongonLakeTexoma.LikeusonFacebookLakeTexomaAssociationTEXASCAMPING5HIHUHQFHoldOutMapCorpsofEngineerscampgrounds81099OKLAHOMACAMPING5HIHUHQFHoldOutMapCorpsofEngineerscampgrounds3765421POOHOHOTTTOSUUPPPPLLEEUSACEPHTOUUUIPILDBBYTTXAATI61www.LakeTexomaOnline.com TEXOMAEQUESTRIANTRAILSPlatterFlatsEquestrianTrailEquestrianTrailsandCampingPLATTERFLATSCAMPGROUNDMapL27867TrailRideRoadPlatterOK74753Phone580434-5864www.recreation.govPHLBIOCPlatterFlatsEquestrianTrailProducedinCooperationwiththeOklahomaTourismRecreationDepartmentorseloverswilldelightintheLakeexomaPlatterFlatsEquestriantrailandcampgrounds.Bringyourhorseandstayovernightsoyoucanenjoythe40milesofsandytrailswhichprovidesomeaccesspointstothewatersofbeautifulLakeexoma.TispopulardestinationisopenallyeararoundforyourhorsebackridingenjoymentofMotherNatureathernest.62www.LakeTexomaOnline.com TEXOMAHUNTINGHUNTINGGUIDESKentOutdoorsMapT17574GeorgetownRoadPottsboro.TX75076903271-5524www.kentoutdoors.comJCTrophyTrackingGuideServiceMapI261096StreetmanRd.MeadOK73449855695-6869580-372-0320JCsGuideService.netProducedinCooperationwiththeOklahomaTourismRecreationDepartment63LakeTexomaoersalargerangeofhuntingspeciesforhunterswhowanttousetheirskillswithbowandarroworwithmoresophisticatedweaponry.EnjoyBigGameseasonsandsmallgameseasonsaroundtheshorelinesofthelakeandsurroundingareas.ComevisittheLakeTexomaAssociationoceorcallusat580564-2334forafreemapofthepublichuntingareasaroundLakeTexoma.Formorehuntinginformationvisitwww.WildLifeDepartment.com.POOTOEDDEBLLLUGSADPHOOTOSUPSUSPIEDEENTOUPHOUUPLLPEDBBTOUDOOSLIBYEOUSPHOTOIEDSAAAPOOSSLLHOSPPIEDBYCRYSTALPIER 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