Oklahoma-Texas Trip: More Scenes from the Photo Album

Three Sticks Monument, Big Cedar, OK

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Located at a turnout on Hwy. 259 near Big Cedar, OK, we thought this monument had something to do with the history of local native people–perhaps at meeting place of some sort. It was nothing of the kind.

It was a self-congratulatory monument to state politicians for their  efforts in developing “roads, water, forest and recreation.” The three sticks refer to: Land, Wood, and Water.

0606180833aNot very PC: Cigar Store Indians are a popular adornment at local shops

 Not very PC: Cigar Store Indian statues are popular in the area. Left: Outside the breakfast room at the Hotchatown Country Lodge. Right: At the entrance to the Grateful Head Restaurant, Hotchatown, OK

Meanwhile, we were within the boundaries of the Choctaw Nation. (Note: license plate number altered to protect owner’s privacy.)

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Two more overlooks on the Talimena Byway. Facing north toward the Ouachita National Forest

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Paco at the Beaver Bend Park Spillway