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heritage reaches to the core of the American experience. From the prehistory of dinosaurs and Clovis man, to the mound builders of Spiro whose descendants became the modern Wichita and Caddo tribes, Oklahoma is a treasure trove of pre-Columbian American history. Contemporary Oklahoma, alive with memories of frontier heroism and tragedy, was decisively shaped by the country`s westward expansion by car, train, and prairie schooner. Many people are not aware that tribal members of the Muscogee, Cherokee, and Choctaw came to Indian Territory and established plantations much like the ones in the South, complete with African American slaves.  Travelers can find out more about this fascinating episode in America`s history by visiting the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in Tulsa, and the Battle of Honey Springs Civil War Battlefield where blacks fought in Union uniforms for the first time. The battlefield is open to the public and a new interpretive center explains the 1863 conflict touted as the `Gettysburg of the West.` With 39 federally recognized tribes currently in the state, and with a larger Native American population than any other state in the union, Oklahoma can rightfully be referred to as Indian Country. A traveler can learn about more living tribes in Oklahoma than in any other state. Powwows take place every weekend from May through September and are almost always free and open to the public. Along with Native American and African American history, Oklahoma`s Anglo-American history is that of the cowboy, oilman, farmer, and enterprising pioneer. To see contemporary cowboys carry on their traditions, catch one of the rodeos or horse shows that begin in April and continue through November. The state also operates guest ranches with abundant recreational activities at Roman Nose State Park and Western Hills Lodge. The wealth and upscale manifestations of Oklahoma`s oil century are still obvious in two of the state`s most popular attractions, the plush 55-room Marland Mansion in Ponca City, and the annual OK Mozart International Festival in Bartlesville. America`s Main Street, Route 66, was born in Oklahoma, mapped out by a Tulsan named Cyrus Avery, and rolls along in Oklahoma for over 400 miles. Along with Oklahoma`s historical opportunities, water sports of almost every kind exist in the state. Travelers can canoe the lazy rolling Illinois River, or enjoy swimming below Turner Falls in the Arbuckle Mountains, just outside Davis. Of course, camping, hiking, and climbing activities abound from the Kiamichi Mountains and Wilderness in the southeast, to the Tallgrass Prarie Preserve with its herd of buffalo and learning center north of Pawhuska. Other noteworthy attractions include the Oklahoma City Zoo and the University of Oklahoma in the central part of the state, the ancient Wichita Mountains, the grave of the Apache medicine man Geronimo at Fort Sill, and the interactive Percussive Arts Society Museum in Lawton. Don`t miss the sand dunes of the Little Sahara State Park, and Black Mesa, the highest point in Oklahoma. A prime family vacation destination, Oklahoma blends safe and clean outdoor activities with cultural opportunities and historic preservation to give visitors a memorable travel experience. Windswept beaches, verdant forests and snow-capped peaks give way to sweeping rangelands, towering rock formations and dramatic river valleys in this incredibly diverse land.
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