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COMMUNITIES Area Map .......................................................... 30 Denison ............................................................... 20 Durant ................................................................... 13 Marshall County .......................................... 10 Pottsboro ............................................................. 1 6 Sherman ............................................................. 18 Tishomingo ..................................................... 08 Whitesboro ...................................................... 06
ACTIVITIES Fishing Report ............................................... 38 Blue Zones Project ..................................... 40 Guide to Glamping .................................... 22 Take a Hike ...................................................... 35
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Denison Dam ................................................. 46
LOCAL LISTINGS Ad Index ............................................................ 51 Beaches & Swimming ............................ 36 Camping Guide ............................................ 29
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Dining ................................................................... 44 Fishing Guides .............................................. 37 Golf Courses ................................................... 43 Hiking, Biking & Equestrian Trails ....... 42
History & Culture ....................................... 26 Live Music & Entertainment ............. 50 Lodging ............................................................... 24 LTA Supporting Members .................. 48 Marina Guide ............................................... 32 Real Estate Agencies ............................... 27 Watercraft ......................................................... 34 Wildlife Refuges & Hunting ............... 42
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Welcome to this year’s guide!
T
he Lake Texoma Association is a nonprofit organization with a history spanning over 66 years. The mission of the LTA is to preserve, protect and promote Lake Texoma and the Lake Texoma region. We are membership based and hold several fundraising events each year to help us keep our efforts moving forward. The LTA engages with stakeholders from all over the Texoma region, including our members and the US Army Corps of Engineers, who manage Lake Texoma, with local chambers and with federal and state legislators in Oklahoma and Texas. The LTA also works with wildlife and environmental agencies on issues affecting Lake Texoma, when necessary. We know this past year has been
a trying year for many, but with the challenges a new sense of interest and adventure was apparent. There has been an increase in visitors all around the lake region and it was exciting to see! Marinas, state parks, and camping areas were of interest to our visitors looking to get outdoors for some fresh air and sun. For some, there were a lot of firsts. Many went camping for the first time or bought their first boat. Our camping areas were busy and full and on any given weekend boats covered the lake. While there are still some unknowns about 2021, we hope everyone will continue with their newfound sense of adventure and come back to visit Lake Texoma, or even consider making it home! When visiting, please check out our wonderful communities surrounding Lake Texoma and see what they have to offer. There is a little something for everyone.
Brandi Burkhalter LTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [BRANDI BURKHALTER]
The 2021 Guide to Lake Texoma is the official publication of the Lake Texoma Association produced in cooperation with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Fifty thousand copies of the 2021 Guide were produced at a cost of $0.82 each. Projected readership is 250,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS
ADVISORY BOARD
STAFF
PRESIDENT
BJ BELLETTINI
ED PHILLIPS
BRANDI BURKHALTER
WILL BAIN
PAUL CASPERSON
GREG JOHNSON
HOLLY DOUGHERTY
VICE PRESIDENT
ANGEL GREEN
CHRIS DUROY
JASON COTTINGAME SECRETARY JANET REED TREASURER CHRISTIE BLISS
LINDSAY HARBER BJ KIRKPATRICK
GRAPHIC DESIGN AUDREY LOVE
JO MCDANIEL GIGI RHOTEN TYLER WALSTON
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Whitesboro O
ur small-town atmosphere is supported by family bonds, friendships and community involvement in everything from education and
preservation to beautification, events and much more.
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House, among others. Accomodations in and around Whitesboro include motels, cabins, campgrounds and RV parks. Our community also has equine facilities, ranches and a leading horse industry.
Whitesboro, Texas has many quaint shops, ranging
Downtown Whitesboro has been home to the Annu-
from antiques to boutiques, and old-fashioned soda
al Peanut Festival since 1965. The event is held annual-
fountain, restored old church and the Younger-Sullivan
ly on the third Saturday in October and draws crowds
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Shopping in excess of 10,000 people during the one-day event. Free admission includes food, crafts, displays, entertainment stages, a parade, carnival and fun for the whole family. Don’t forget our Fourth of July weekend rodeo and downtown Christmas events during the holidays. With Lake Texoma just 12 miles north on Hwy 377, Whitesboro is close to the lake’s excellent striper fishing, sail and power boating, camping, swimming and more. Lake Ray Roberts, just 15 miles south on Hwy 377, offers additional opportunities for outdoor recreation and water sports. Visitors can enjoy the peace and quiet on a stroll on one of many hiking trails or enjoy wildlife at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge on the Big Mineral arm of Lake Texoma. The refuge is home to many species of migrating birds and waterfowl. The visitor’s center also offers information, a gift shop and children’s education classes. The Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce is located at 2535 U.S. Hwy 82 E, Suite C in Whitesboro. For more information, call 903-564-3331 or email info@whitesborotx.com.
BUTTERFIELD STAGE STOP ANTIQUES EMPORIUM 123 E. Main St., Whitesboro, TX 76273 (903) 564-7788 COOK’S MAIN STREET MERCANTILE 142 E. Main St., Whitesboro, TX 76273 (903) 564-3075 CRIPPLE CREEK RANCH STORE 624 N. Hwy. 377, Whitesboro, TX 76273 (903) 564-3871 SUNNY PAIGE 117 Center St., Whitesboro, TX 76273 (903) 564-5500 URBAN JUNKY 100 E. Main St., Whitesboro, TX 76273 (903) 564-3835
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Tishomingo T
ishomingo is a dynamic small town energized by the Chickasaw Nation and their ongoing commitment to the robust economy of their historic Capitol. You can visit the Chickasaw Capitol, Council House Museum, Bank Museum and White House of the Chickasaws in Johnston County. It’s the current home of country music superstar, Blake Shelton. In 2017, he opened the first Ole Red, which is home to a restaurant, bar, music venue and retail shop, and has since expanded to include event venue, The Doghouse. You might catch him out at the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, with over 15,000 acres of wildlife habitat and home to the American bald eagle and white tail deer. The Blue River is also a popular destination for anglers near and far. The bi-annual trout derbies are a great time. Tishomingo is also a college town, with Murray State Col-
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lege in its city limits. With a growing student enrollment and ever-expanding educational programs, along with a vibrant campus and building expansions, it certainly is one of the most beautiful college campuses in Oklahoma and is home to the 2013 College World Series baseball team. A creek runs through it-- Pennington Creek that is-- featuring clear water, beautiful falls and a fun swimming hole at the dam. World-renowned golf course designer, Perry Maxwell, placed his mark on Tishomingo back in the mid 1920’s by designing the beautiful 9-hole Riverside Country Club, now known as the Tishomingo Golf and Recreation Club. The Johnston County Chamber of Commerce is active in promoting economic development in Johnston County and welcomes new businesses to visit and see for themselves the hustle and bustle of business activity and small-town charm. Come and grow with us!
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Southern Oklahoma
I ’d forgotten how much I loved camping at the lake as a little girl.
Caught me by surprise. ( 33.997° N
Doing cannonballs off the dock.
96.639° W )
Fishing the day away. It all felt so carefree. As an adult, I love getting the whole family together and making similar memories with my own kids. At Lake Murray State Park, we rented padd leboats, or “water bikes,” as my daughter adorably calls them. Lake Texoma State Park was full of surprises. We all caught so many fish, we ran out of bait! After the rest of us set up camp, we lay on our backs and stared up at the sky, searching for funny shapes in the fluffy clouds. I think that’s my favorite part of being a mom — reconnecting with that child like sense of wonder. Southern Oklahoma brings it out in me every time.
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Marshall County C
onveniently located along the western shores of Lake Texoma, Marshall County, Oklahoma has much to offer visitors and
locals all year long. During warmer months, visitors and residents alike can enjoy swimming at one of the many marinas in the area, boating, water skiing, wakeboarding and hanging out at one of many sandy beaches. Year-round activities include fishing, hunting, camping, bird watching
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and fossil hunting on the shores of Lake Texoma. If you enjoy golfing, tee off at two wonderful golf courses located in Marshall County. When you’re ready to head indoors, visit the many retail shops and fashionable clothing boutiques in Kingston and Madill. Do you prefer rifling through antique shops and thrift stores? If so, Marshall County has many unique shops for your browsing enjoyment. After you find that
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perfect piece for your collection, head over to the Museum of Southern Oklahoma on Overton Street in Madill. Since 1975, the Marshall County historical Society has been filling the museum with artifacts and heirlooms, many of which have been donated by countless Marshall County families. Also visit the Ruby Adkins Art Gallery in downtown Madill, where the Madill Art Club meets monthly. There you can view hundreds of original oil and watercolor paintings as well as pottery, sculptures and mixed media. In October, visit the annual Madill Art Show at the Marshall County Expo Center. The National Sand Bass Festival — Madill’s Jumpin’ Little Summer Fest — is the largest annual event held on the town square Madill and takes place the first full week of June. The festival attracts over 40,000 people to take part in the carnival, arts and craft fair, food, and other events held during the week. Other annual events in the county include the Marshall County Jr. Livestock Show (February), Madill FFA Rodeo (the oldest FFA rodeo in Oklahoma, held every April), and the Madill Roundup Club Rodeo (July). The Marshall County Fair takes place in September and is a great place to meet locals. In October, check out the Reuel Little Classic, an annual 5K, 10K and half-marathon that contributes its proceeds to the local Marshall County Hospital Foundation. During the holiday season, park your car along the streets of Kingston and Madill for the annual Christmas Parade. Conveniently located, Marshall County borders are 15 miles east of Ardmore, Okla., 15 miles west of Durant, Okla., and within two driving hours of both Oklahoma City and Dallas, Texas. Because Marshall County is “A Great Place to Visit, A Better Place to Live,” visitors receive a warm, friendly welcome from residents. For more information, visit the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce website www.marshallcountyonline. com or call 580-795-2431.
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SHARPE’S DEPT. STORE 201 Plaza Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-2323 WAL-MART 1100 S. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-7383
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1876 U.S. 70 Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-7344
206 W. Main St. Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 387-5077
Madill
OLD SILO WINERY
AMAZING GRACE BOUTIQUE 815 S. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 677-9200 www.amazinggracemadill.com CUSTOM INTERIOR HOMES LLC 11464 Hwy 70 Madill, OK 73446 (817) 932-0977 LANDSCAPE & MORE 11464 Hwy 70 Madill, OK 73439 (580) 564-1302 PUG UGLY GRAPHICS 208 Plaza Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-2000
2300 E. Cheadle Road Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 257-0400 RUBY RANCH BOUTIQUE 316 W. Main St. Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 387-5058
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Durant
D
iscover Durant, the City of Magnolias! Durant’s high quality and affordable family-valued
lifestyle is located conveniently in the Texoma area. Visit Durant and experience hospitality and a strong sense of community while enjoying recreation and entertainment. Recreational opportunities and activities are abundant only 15 minutes from Durant on beautiful Lake Texoma. With 89,000 acres of water to enjoy, Lake Texoma can make anyone’s vacation the ultimate experience.
Be sure to visit our charming downtown. Durant Main Street program works continuously to make our downtown a thriving attraction. Along with a variety of restaurants and shopping on historic Main Street, another asset to our downtown is the Three Valley Museum, featuring many historic articles and exhibits. New additions to downtown include many colorful murals scattered throughout the historic district along with the unique Magnolia Mile Art Alley. Durant is fortunate to be the head-
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quarters of the Choctaw Nation and their new headquarters complex. Many of their business enterprises operate throughout Bryan County– among the most popular is Choctaw Casino & Resort, which is continuously expanding with many options for gaming, lodging and dining. Amenities also include the Oasis Pool and The Spa. The Grand Theater hosts many quality entertainers and The District features a movie theater, bowling alley and more. The Nation’s cultural center is slated to open in 2021 and will be an exceptional at-
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Shopping BLISS 132 W. Main Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-4200 CACTUS GYPSIES BOUTIQUE 203 W. Main St. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 434-2198 DURANT MERCANTILE 124 N. 2nd Ave. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 745-8208 PINK DOOR BOUTIQUE 1207 N. Washington Durant, OK 74701 (580) 931-3667 THE SOUTHERN DRAWL BOUTIQUE
traction of its own! Durant is also the proud home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University. SE enhances our rural setting by providing quality higher education, an award-winning Aviation program, entertaining Savage Storm sporting events and excellent musical and theatre productions like the annual Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival. Don’t miss the Magnolia Festival! It’s one of the largest events in southern Oklahoma and celebrates 25 years in 2021. The annual community event is held the weekend after Memorial Day and is packed with family fun including a carnival, live entertainment, unique shopping booths, food vendors, fireworks, children’s activities, a 5K run, Rotary Bike Ride and much more. Don’t forget to include historic Fort Washita on your agenda to explore the fascinating history of the Fort, located 15 miles northwest of Durant. Durant is also home to the World’s Largest Peanut! Stop by and snap a pic with the monument at 3rd and Evergreen Street and be sure to post your selfie and tag #DiscoverDurantOK. Whether you’re venturing on a visit or establishing a permanent residence, we invite you to Discover Durant! For additional information, contact the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce at (580) 924-0848, durantchamber.org, discoverdurant.com or visit us at 215 N. 4th Avenue in Durant.
201 W. Main St. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 745-8222 WAL-MART 3712 W. Main St. Durant, OK 74701
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nown for bringing in people from miles around, Pottsboro’s heritage shines through at the city’s annual Frontier Day Festival.
goods, stories and time with each other. Eventually when
Many years ago, cattle drives would bring radio men
portation said that the festival was too big to have along
and women through the city on their way to Dallas for the
the highway, it was moved to Friendship Park and contin-
State Fair and locals would welcome the passerby by host-
ues today with more than 75 food and artisan vendors,
ing a fair. Community members and visitors would share
kids crafts and activities, face painting and exhibitors. For
the cattle drives stopped, the festival continued on FM 120 in Pottsboro. When the Texas Department of Trans-
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BROOKSHIRE GROCERY 11205 N. SH 289 Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-3025
LAKE COUNTRY MERCANTILE 546 Cooks Corner Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076
TACKLE BOX 21 Tackle Box Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-9010
(417) 838-7598
more laid-back fun, the Pottsboro area also has several golf courses, horseback riding, nature walks and more. Situated a little over an hour drive from the Dallas- Fort Worth Metroplex, Pottsboro, Texas is home to weekend visitors, summer homeowners and permanent residents. Have you ever seen fireworks while overlooking a lake? Visit Pottsboro around the Fourth of July to see displays from both the Texas and Oklahoma sides of Lake Texoma. Known for the resorts and full-service marinas in the area, Pottsboro is all about boating, fishing, and dining amenities. Flowing Wells Resort and Marina, Highport Marina, Lighthouse Resort and Marina, Little Mineral Marina and Resort and Mill Creek Resort and Marina all touch the lake. For more information, call 903786-6371 or visit the Pottsboro Chamber of Commerce at 615 Hwy 120 E or at www.pottsborochamber.com. LakeTexamoLodge-Guide_FullPgAd.indd 1
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Sherman F
rom Finisar beginning production in Sherman and construction completed on Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille, to the groundbreaking of the new
Sherman High School, the city of Sherman, Texas will
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tival and Hispanic Heritage Festival. The free summer concert series Hot Summer Nights brings nationally and regionally known musical acts to downtown for nightly music and dancing at Kidd Key Park.
look like a different place in the next few years. With
Local talent can be seen in seasonal productions by
more than 35,000 residents, the area is growing while
the Sherman Community Players and Theatricks, as well
still maintaining its small town feel.
as performances by the Sherman Symphony Orchestra.
The Snowflake Festival brings people to downtown
Local art galleries also display works by local, regional
during December and the annual Lights on the Lake cel-
and nationally known artists. The Sherman Museum,
ebration brings them to Pecan Grove Park on the Fourth
Sherman Jazz Museum, and Harber Wildlife Museum
of July. Other free annual festivals include Christmas in
always have changing exhibits.
July, the Sherman Police Department’s Fright Fest, Stroll
Looking to get outside? Hagerman National Wildlife
on the Square, the Sherman Arts Fest, a Juneteenth Fes-
Refuge hosts classes for children and adults, and area
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Sherman
Shopping 903 BREWERS 1718 S. Elm St. Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 487-0856
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A TOUCH OF CLASS ANTIQUE MALL
parks often host events for the entire family. Visit the Sherman Parks & Rec website to find out more about events at Fairview Park, Hawn Spray Ground, the Splash Aquatic Center, Pecan Grove Park, Old Settler’s baseball fields, Center Street fields and Baker Lake and park. With an array of fast food and chain dining options, the city is also home to locally owned restaurants including Fulbelli’s, Old Iron Post, Downtown Grilled Cheese Company, Cellarman’s and City Limits, as well as local craft brewery 903 Brewers. Sherman is also home to a private college, Austin College, an accredited school system, and many shopping centers and an active downtown association. The city has many offerings for Texoma residents and visitors. As the largest city in the Lake Texoma region, Sherman is also the seat of Grayson County. For more information, visit the Sherman Chamber of Commerce at 307 W. Washington St., Suite 100 in Sherman or call (903) 893-1184.
118 W. Lamar Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 891-9379 BOARD & BRUSH 215 N. Travis St., Suite B Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 328-3021 DOWNTOWN ESCAPE ROOMS 107 S. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 815-1495 PICKLES & POTTERY 212 W. Houston St. Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 892-3200 POP POP POPCORN 113 N. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 267-8322 WAL-MART 401 E US Hwy 82 Sherman, TX 75092 (903) 813-4825
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iscover a place where you can escape it all. Leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind as you unplug, unwind, kick back, and relax. Just one hour north of Dallas and 10 minutes south of Lake Texoma, Denison, Texas is the perfect getaway. Denison is surrounded by picturesque parks and natural beauty. Pack a picnic and soak in the sunsets at Waterloo Lake or en-
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joy an evening with friends on Lake Texoma. From an internationally acclaimed distillery to local farm-to-table fare, Denison is packed with flavor and all things hand crafted. Take a tour at Ironroot Republic Distillery or enjoy a tasting at Homestead Winery. Pamper yourself with a day of shopping and salon services. Sip on a mimosa while you get your hair done, make a succulent garden
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while enjoying a carefully brewed cup of coffee, and enjoy all the boutique and antique shops you could possibly imagine. From Eisenhower’s Birthplace to eclectic public art, take in all the culture and history that makes Denison special. Discover a true destination when you #DiscoverDenison. Visit us online at www.discoverdenison. com or at www.denisontexas.us.
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Shopping 2 CHICKS HOME & MARKET 311 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 815-2323 410 COLLECTIVE 410 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 271-4936
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HOMESTEAD WINERY 220 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 464-0030 IRON ROOT REPUBLIC DISTILLERY
(903) 463-1230 POP AROUND THE CORNER 501 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 820-8123 SPARROWS GALLERY 124 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 337-0708 TOTALLY ADDICTED BATH & BODY 110 S. Fannin Ave. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 271-6065
3111 Loy Lake Rd. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 337-0495
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KABOODLES
428 W. Main Denison, TX 75020 (903) 337-1703
513 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 464-0441 MAIN STREET MALL 500 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020
WAL-MART 401 N U.S. 75 Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-9744
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Guide to
Glamping BY MICHAEL HUTCHINS
L
ake Texoma offers opportunities to escape the tedium of daily life and become one with nature in a way that might not be accessible to those living in the big city. However, seeing and enjoying the great outdoors doesn’t
have to come at the expense of modern convenience and luxury. The lake’s numerous and varied lodging and camping options offer opportunities for outdoorsy types of all levels, including those looking for glamping spots around the lake. The phenomenon of glamping has gained traction in recent years as a way to rough it without really roughing it. The term itself is a portmanteau of the terms “glamorous” and “camping.” Often, glamping tents and cabins offer many modern luxuries including beds, tables and other furnishings. Here are some of the lake’s glamping opportunities:
iGlamp
Apply today! 8-week classes allow for on-going admission & registration grayson.edu/apply
We Are Grayson. We are Success.
iGlamp is unique among the lake’s glamping options, as their amenities are not limited to a single camping area. Instead, the service allows customers to choose their own spot across Texoma and iGlamp will set up rented and furnished tents for you. The service charges a nightly rate of $129 for a 16-foot-diameter tent with a queen-sized or two-twin size beds with linens and other furnishings provided and prepared. Each tent comes furnished with pillows, rugs, tables and other necessities for camping and relaxing in luxury. Pets are allowed as long as campers stay at a pet-friendly campsite, but animals are not allowed on fur-
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niture or rugs inside the tents. For those who prefer to not cook during their outdoor excursion, the service also offers grocery shopping and meal preparation, breakfast and other packages at an additional fee. Tents are designed for two glampers, however a roll-away bed can be included for an additional fee. One to two week notice is required for reservations. For more information, visit glampingtexoma.com or call (903) 624-7275.
Paradise on Lake Texoma Paradise on Lake Texoma offers a number of lodging options for those who want to keep the glamping style but ditch the tent. Paradise’s mixture of cabanas and kasitas offer a combination of style and simplicity for those looking for the lake experience without roughing it. Six water-front kasitas start at $99 per kasita, per night and can fit up to four people, including small families. Each kasita comes furnished with a
king-sized bed along with a child-sized
efits, with lodging for two people. Each
bed with linens provided. Each kasita
of the four cabanas includes a queen-
also features a outdoor sink and grill
size bed along with air conditioning
and the site includes communal bath-
and a refrigerator. All of the lodgings
rooms and nearby showers. Aside
are pet friendly, but animals must be
from the lake itself, guests can enjoy
leashed whenever outdoors.
afternoons lounging in the communi-
For more information, visit paradise-
ty hammock garden and the site has a
texoma.com. Paradise on Lake Texoma
community bar available.
is located at 503 Paradise Park Dr. in
Like the kasitas, the cabanas at Paradise also offer all of the communal ben-
Pottsboro and can be reached by calling (903) 419-1009.
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BIG MINERAL CAMP
GRANDPAPPY POINT RESORT & MARINA
2889 Big Mineral Rd. Sadler, TX 76264 (903) 523-4287 bigmineral.com CABIN ON CIRCLE 8 @ LAKE TEXOMA 108 Circle 8 Ln. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (940) 391-4958 CabinLakeTexoma.com CEDAR BAYOU MARINA 513 Cedar Bayou Blvd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4248 cedarbayou.com CEDAR MILLS MARINA 500 Harbour View Road Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4222 cedarmills.com FLOWING WELLS RESORT & MARINA 3217 Flowing Wells Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2930 flowingwellsresort.com GONE FISHING RV RESORT 730 Oxford Dr. Gordonville, TX 76245
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132 Grandpappy Dr. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-6330 grandpappy.com HILTON GARDEN INN/ TEXOMA EVENT CENTER 5015 U.S. Hwy 75 Denison, TX 75020 (903) 463-3331 hiltongardeninn3.hilton. com LAKE TEXOMA HIDEAWAY 652 County Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (214) 773-3239 laketexomahideaway.com LIGHTHOUSE RESORT & MARINA 300 Lighthouse Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 361-5070 lighthouseresort.com LITTLE MINERAL MARINA & RESORT 300 Little Mineral Blvd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2332 littlemineral.com
TINY HOME VACATION 315 Hanna Dr. Denison, TX 75020 (217) 248-2521 TinyHomeVacations.com THOUSAND TRAILS RV PARK
MILL CREEK RESORT & MARINA 512 Mill Creek Resort Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2227 millcreekresortandmarina. com PARADISE COVE 503 Paradise Park Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 419-1009 paradisetexoma.com
9040 Clear Lake Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2552 albertacreek.com AMERICAN INN
TANGLEWOOD RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
8004 Ruskin Cir. Frisco, TX 75034 (580) 440-0060 texomaluxuryrentals.com
1075 Walnut Creek Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4211 walnutcreekresort.com
ALBERTA CREEK RESORT
295 Glen Eden Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 419-1011 sundancetexoma.com
TEXOMA LUXURY RENTALS
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290 Tanglewood Circle Pottsboro, TX 75076 tanglewoodresort.com
209 Thousand Trails Dr. Gordonville, TX 76245 (888) 459-0645 rvonthego.com
601 N. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (855) 516-1090 magnusonhotels.com ARROWHEAD POINT LODGE & EVENT CENTER 5347 Shay Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-9369 facebook.com/Arrowhead-Point-Lodge
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LOCAL LISTINGS BRIDGEVIEW RESORT 13947 Reel Ln. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3979 bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com BUNCOMBE CREEK RESORT MARINA 14584 Arrowhead Point Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2543 buncombecreek.com CABIN FEVER ADVENTURES 8985 Texoma Park Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-1616 cabinfeveradventures.net CHOCTAW CASINO & RESORT 3735 Choctaw Rd. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 920-0160 choctawcasinos.com DO DROP INN RV RESORT & CABINS
Calera, OK 74730 (580) 230-0369 dodropinn.com FISH GONE WILD GAMEROOM CASINO CABIN 6446 Warbonnet Ave. Kingston, OK 73401 (580) 229-3693 abnb.me/InSEVETRIW LAKE TEXOMA LODGE & RESORT 3263 US 70 Mead, OK 73449 (866) 831-4293 laketexomalodge.com LITTLE GLASSES RESORT 13443 Parrot Head Ln. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-2068 washitapoint.com MARINA DEL REY 7007 Marina Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-6266 marinadelreyok.com
560 Platter Dike Rd.
NEWBERRY CREEK RESORT & MARINA 1582 Newberry Creek Rd. Mead, OK 73449 (580) 924-0787 newberrycreek.com PAPA’S FISH HOUSE CABIN 13297 Meadowlark Ln. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 229-3693 abnb.me/b1BpmugSIW TEXOMA SHORES CABIN 512 W. Sandpoint Rd. Mead, OK 73449 (903) 819-9743 texomashorescabins.com
THE WOODS MOTEL P.O. Box 71 Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 740-9343 thewoodsatlaketexoma. com THOMAS TRAILER PARK P.O. Box 20, Madill, OK (580) 564-3144 WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT 777 Casino Ave. Thackerville, OK 73459 (800) 622-6317 winstarworldcasino.com
STRIPER INN 4033 Shay Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 560-1067 striperinn.com TEXOMA SHORES RESORT 16022 Cumberland Cove Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3828 oceancanyon.com
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History & Culture CHICKASAW COUNCIL HOUSE MUSEUM
FRONTIER VILLAGE MUSEUM 100 RC Vaughn Rd., Denison, TX
PERRIN AIR FORCE BASE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
207 N. Fisher St., Tishomingo, OK (580) 371-3351
HARBER WILDLIFE MUSEUM
436 McCullum Ave., Denison, TX (903) 786-8741
CHICKASAW WHITE HOUSE
4703 Texoma Pkwy., Sherman, TX (903) 771-1134
RED RIVER RAILROAD MUSEUM
6379 E. Mansion Dr., Milburn, OK (580) 235-7343
MORTON MUSEUM
101 East Main St., Suite 145 Denison, TX 75021 (903) 463-5289
EISENHOWER BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUM
210 S. Dixon St., Gainesville, TX (940) 668-8900
THE SHERMAN MUSEUM
609 S. Lamar Ave., Denison, TX (903) 465-8908
MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA
301 South Walnut, Sherman, TX (903) 893-7623
FORT WASHITA
400 W. Overton #3, Madill, OK (580) 795-5060
THREE VALLEY MUSEUM
3348 State Rd. (Star Route 213) Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-6502
401 W. Main Street, Durant, OK (580) 920-1907
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Real Estate Agencies 580 REALTY LLC 1007 Hwy 70 E. Kingston, OK 73439 (800) 877-SOLD 580Realty.com ACTIVE REAL ESTATE 509 N. 1st Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-5368 activerealestateok.com VANMETER RADER GROUP 419 W. Main Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-8404 vanmeterrealty.com
(225 W. FM 120) Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-3355 2731 W. Morton St. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 463-3355 gotexoma.com HOMES BY LAINIE 421 FM 120 W. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 686-1872 homesbylainie.com IMPACT REALTY LLC Durant, OK 74701 (580) 706-3006 allovertexoma.com
VANMETER RADER GROUP
MAGNOLIA REALTY
1694 Hwy 70 E. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-9000 cbtexoma.com
724 W. Texas St. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 931-9953 magnoliarealtyok.com
EASY LIFE REALTY
REAL ADVANTAGE REAL ESTATE
Lisa Hitchcock & Associates Live Love Lake Texoma 603 N. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 224-5171 407 N. 8th St. Gunter, TX 75058 (903) 224-5846 EasyLifeRealty.com
405 S. Loving Sherman, TX 75090 (972) 804-9700 russ-parker.com SERVANTS HEART REALTY 1621 Sandstone Rd. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 246-0010 homesontexoma.com
ERA STEVE COOK & CO. REALTORS 225 Hwy 120 W.
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IN PRE-SALE PHASE A new standard of lake living is coming to Lake Texoma! Pointe Vista will offer unparalleled views and luxury amenities. Presale is now underway for single family lots, condos, and townhomes. Residents will enjoy:
19 miles of Shoreline Clubhouse Pool Gym Crystal Lagoon
Boating Fishing Sandy Beaches Marina Casino
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Par 72 Course Rolling Hills Lake Views Club House Bar & Grill Pro Shop Lessons Events
Full Service Covered Boat Slips Convenience Store Ship Store Fuel Dock Fishing Guide Boat Rental Boat Repair
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Marinas OKLAHOMA ALBERTA CREEK RESORT 9040 Clear Lake Dr. P.O. Box 9, Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2552 albertacreek.com BRIDGEVIEW RESORT AND MARINA 13947 Reel Ln., Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3979 bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com BUNCOMBE CREEK RESORT MARINA 14584 Arrowhead Point Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2543 buncombecreek.com CATFISH BAY MARINA 11586 Rooster Creek Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2307 pointevista.com LITTLE GLASSES RESORT 13443 Parrot Head Ln. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-2068 littleglasses.com MARINA DEL REY 7007 Marina Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-7212 marinadelreyok.com NEWBERRY CREEK RESORT & MARINA 1582 Newberry Creek Rd.
Mead, OK 73449 (580) 924-0787 newberrycreek.com
Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2930 FlowingWellsResort.com
WILLOW SPRINGS MARINA
GRANDPAPPY POINT RESORT & MARINA
1401 Willow Springs Rd. Mead, OK 73449 (580) 924-6240 willowspringsmarina.com
132 Grandpappy Dr. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-6330 grandpappy.com
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BIG MINERAL MARINA RESORT & CAMPGROUNDS 2889 Big Mineral Rd. Sadler, TX 76264 (903) 523-4287 bigmineral.com CEDAR BAYOU MARINA 513 Cedar Bayou Blvd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4248 cedarbayou.com CEDAR MILLS MARINA 500 Harbor View Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4222 cedarmills.com EISENHOWER YACHT CLUB 2141 Park Rd. 20 Denison, TX 75020 (903) 463-3999 eisenhoweryachtclub.com FLOWING WELLS RESORT
120 Texoma Harbor Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-7000 highport.com LIGHTHOUSE RESORT & MARINA 300 Lighthouse Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 361-8500 lighthouseresort.com LITTLE MINERAL MARINA & RESORT 300 Little Mineral Blvd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2332 littlemineral.com MILL CREEK RESORT & MARINA 512 Mill Creek Resort Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2227 millcreekresortandmarina.com WALNUT CREEK RESORT 1075 Walnut Creek Rd. (903) 523-4211 walnutcreekresort.com
3217 Flowing Wells Rd.
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Watercraft RENTAL ALBERTA CREEK RESORT 9040 Clear Lake Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2552 albertacreek.com BIG MINERAL RESORT, MARINA & CAMP 2889 Big Mineral Rd. Sadler, TX 76264 (903) 523-4287 bigmineral.com BRIDGEVIEW RESORT & MARINA 13947 Reel Ln., Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3979 bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com
11866 State Park Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2307 pointe-vista.com HIGHPORT RESORT & MARINA 120 Texoma Harbor Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-7000 highport.com
(903) 463-3999 eisenhoweryachtclub.com FLOWING WELLS RESORT & MARINA 3217 Flowing Wells Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2930 dfwresort.com GRANDPAPPY POINT MARINA
LITTLE MINERAL MARINA & RESORT 300 Little Mineral Blvd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2332 littlemineral.com
SALES
132 Grandpappy Dr. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 786-2930 grandpappy.com MILL CREEK RESORT & MARINA 512 Mill Creek Resort Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2227 millcreekresortandmarina.com
LIGHTHOUSE RESORT & MARINA
BLACKBEARD MARINE
300 Lighthouse Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903 )361-5070 lighthouseresort.com
6339 S. Hwy 377 Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-9576 blackbeardmarine.net
MARINA DEL REY
CEDAR BAYOU MARINA
7007 Marina Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-7212 marinadelreyok.com
513 Cedar Bayou Blvd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4248 cedarbayou.com
WILLOW SPRINGS MARINA
CEDAR MILLS MARINA
1401 Willow Springs Rd. Mead, OK 73449 (580) 924-6240 willowspringsmarina.com
500 Harbor View Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4222 cedarmills.com
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EISENHOWER YACHT CLUB MARINA
CATFISH BAY MARINA
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STORAGE DADDY’S TOY BOX BOAT STORAGE 1381 W. FM 120, Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 814-4498 dtbboatstorage.com TEXOMA BOAT & RV STORAGE 1681 E. Hwy 70, Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-5167 boatandrvstoragetexoma.com
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n a year when social distancing has been the norm, few activities provide the solitude and distance that hiking does. Folks who live around Lake Texoma and the surrounding area, or who travel there for a little space and recreation, find plenty of trails of varying skill levels from which to choose. For instance, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge has five hiking trails that run from
about .75 of a mile to a little more than 5.7 miles. Hagerman is a resource for migrating birds and is therefore a great place to bird watch while hiking. Then there’s Cross Timbers Trail, which offers a 14 mile long hiking experience with views of Lake Texoma. Beginning at Juniper Point and traveling west along Texoma’s southern shoreline through Cedar Bayou Marina, around Paw Paw Creek and Rock Creek, the trail offers hilly terrain through the trees. The vegetation along this trail isn’t sparse, so long pants are a must to keep from discovering a new plant allergy. The Platter Flats Lakeside Trail offers 40 miles of terrain that starts at the Platter Flats
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Campground and ends at the Lakeside Campground. This trail isn’t just for those who want to use their own feet to get around, as it’s perfectly accessible for horses. Big Mineral Equestrian Trail is also perfect for long horse rides. It’s comprised of two main trails: Walnut Creek Loop and Brushy Creek. The Walnut Creek Loop covers 10 miles and Brushy Creek covers 13 miles. To make it easier to enjoy the trails by horseback, gates along the trail can be opened without riders having to get off their horses. If those rides stretch past sunset, riders and hikers alike can camp at the Platter Flats Campground. Though all this talk of hiking and riding might make you want to hit the trail on the spur of the moment, professionals advise a little planning first. It’s always best to check maps of local trails first, and be sure to pick one within the physical abilities of everyone going along on the adventure. Whether hiking or riding, it’s also a good idea to put some careful planning into the items you’ll need and pack accordingly. One of the key things to bring along is plenty of fresh water for everyone on the trip, and that includes any pets that might be joining in on the fun. Sunscreen is another essential, and it’s always a good idea to bring along what will be needed to take any refuse that may produced back out of the woods when the trip is done.
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Beaches + Swimming OKLAHOMA BRIDGEVIEW MARINA & RESORT 13947 Reel Ln. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3979 bridgeviewmarina andresort.com BUNCOMBE CREEK RESORT MARINA 14584 Arrowhead Point Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2543 buncombecreek.com EAST BURNS RUN CAMPGROUND 525 East Burns Run Rd. Cartwright, OK 74731 (580) 965-4660 recreation.gov LAKE TEXOMA STATE PARK 1988 State Park Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2566 TravelOK.com LITTLE MINERAL MARINA & RESORT 300 Little Mineral Blvd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2332 littlemineral.com TEXOMA SHORES RESORT 16022 Cumberland Cove Rd.
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TEXAS BIG MINERAL RESORT MARINA & CAMP 2889 Big Mineral Rd. Sadler, TX 76264 (903) 523-4287 bigmineral.com
87426 Preston Bend Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 361-8500 islandviewtexoma.com LIGHTHOUSE RESORT & MARINA 300 Lighthouse Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 361-5070 lighthouseresort.com MILL CREEK RESORT & MARINA
millcreekresortandmarina. com ROCK CREEK RESORT 21400 FM 901 Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-5150 ddresorts.com/rock-creek WALNUT CREEK RESORT 1075 Walnut Creek Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4211 walnutcreekresort.com
512 Mill Creek Resort Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2227
CEDAR MILLS MARINA 500 Harbour View Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4222 cedarmills.com EISENHOWER STATE PARK 50 Park Rd. 20 Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-1956 tpwd.state.tx.us GRANDPAPPY POINT RESORT & MARINA 132 Grandpappy Dr. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-6330 grandpappy.com ISLAND VIEW
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TEXAS
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Fishing Report BY BILL CAREY STRIPER EXPRESS GUIDE SERVICE
Ask any Texoma fisherman. One thing they’ll all agree on is that Lake Texoma is a natural phenomenon. This wonderful lake offers world-class striped bass fishing year around. Yep, year ‘round fishing. The striped bass is a voracious feeder; a schooling fish that roams the lake ambushing the food forage. You can experience exceptional fishing day in and day out and month in and month out all year long. There are times the fishing can be so good, you have to be here to believe it! Let’s travel through a year of fishing. Pull up a chair, get your favorite drink, and see why all four seasons offer some exciting action. Here we go.
WINTER The winter months are trophy months. The stripers bite year ‘round and fatten up in the cold months. In January and February, we trophy hunt. The larger stripers are rogue fish; they’re like a big buck deer: they don’t run with the crowds. We run routes and fish structure with a big RoadRunner jig and tip it with a 9-inch white worm trailer. Hence, big baits = big fish. When we say structure, we target main lake points, mouths of creeks, ditches and humps. There may be up to five big fish holding on structure and they ambush baits. Fish up to 20 pounds can be captured in the winter.
SPRING March is the beginning of spring fishing on Lake Texoma and will last till the end of May. The lake starts warming up and
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fish begin to gather in schools. Spring may be the most popular of all four seasons. Fishermen have cabin fever and are ready to get outdoors and catch some fish.March, April and May are the primetime spring months. As the lake warms the fishing heats up. Multiple hookups are common. A “hookup” is when an angler yells “I got one!” and it dominoes down the boat and everyone onboard has a hungry, sassy striper on the line. Late April is the beginning of the top-water action. This is
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the most exciting fishing of all! We cast big, 6-inch plugs on the shallow banks and the stripers explode on your offering. The bait moves in the shallow water and the fish follow. Your plug simulates a crippled bait on the surface; anytime your plug is in the water, you’re in the strike zone. We cast the shallow banks at first light in the early morning. Topwater fishing will last for an hour or longer depending on cloud cover. After the top-water action is over, we switch to jigs and/or slabs. A slab is a lead spoon you fish vertically. We locate the schools with our electronics. The stripers are grouped up and roaming the lake in search of shad, the main food forage of stripers.
SUMMER The summer season begins in June on Lake Texoma, when the stripers have finished spawning, and will last until the first of September.. They come back from up rivers and are entering the main lake. Hundreds of thousands of hungry fish
begin running all over the lake and group up in large schools. It starts with slab fishing. We drop the slabs over the side of the boat, let it fall to the bottom and reel up fast. The fish can range from 1 pounders to double digits; 10 pound plus stripers are common. About mid-June, the fish start surfacing. This is the traditional top-water sight fishing. We cast the 6-inch top-water plugs on the feeding fish. You can see the fish busting shad from long distances. What’s happening is the schools of fish find huge bait balls, then scare the bait to the water’s surface and explode on the shad. This will last for a couple of hours, then they sound (the fish will stay grouped up and keep feeding). We drop slabs and “rip” them up. The striper strikes so hard they can take the rod out of your hands!
FALL Fall fishing on Texoma is as popular as the spring season and will continue until mid-November. The lake is cooling down from the heat of summer and the fish are
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loving it. The fish move up on the flats in September, coming from the deep water and chasing shad in shallower depths. September is a great month for numbers of fish.We cast jigs and bump the slabs on the bottom. Then in October we cast the shallow banks with top-water plugs like in May. We have a new fish finder in October, as thousands of seagulls migrate to the lake for the season. The birds locate fish when the stripers push the shad to the surface. The water cools and we follow the birds; the stripers are schooling under the birds. Again, you can slab the fish vertically or cast jigs for great action and multiple hookups. The same patterns continue through December, our second favorite fishing month on Texoma. Decembers aren’t as cold as they used to be, and it’s typically fall-like temperatures. There must be a zillion seagulls on the lake locating fish for you. There you have it! A year of fishing the seasons on Lake Texoma. The best fishing lake in the whole wide world!
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Blue Zones Project PHOTOS COURTESY OF BLUE ZONES PROJECT
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ost of us would agree that 2020 has been a challenging year for our society. In such times of stress, the importance of taking care of our health and well-being, both for ourselves and in our communities, cannot be overstated. Fortunately, living in close proximity to Lake Texoma offers a variety of opportunities to improve our well-being. The health benefits of outdoor activities have been confirmed by science, as a recent study by the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that a variety of diseases were less prevalent among people living in close proximity to green spaces. Just spending time outdoors improves our perception of our own well-being and health status, and one local city is striving to enhance the well-being of the entire community through a unique public-private collaboration. Durant is one of two Oklahoma cities working to facilitate community well-being improvement through participation in Blue Zones Project, an innovative approach to elevating health and well-being through enhancements to the built environment. Blue Zones Project is designed to make healthy choices easier to make in our daily lives. The initiative is based on research conducted by National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner into the common traits shared by the world’s healthiest, longest-lived people, residing in communities Buettner refers to as “Blue Zones.” Those common healthy lifestyle habits, known as
the Power 9 Principles, are being applied by residents of more than 50 Blue Zones Project communities across North America, including Durant. Regular physical activity is an effective way to relieve stress and improve well-being, and moving naturally is one of the Blue Zones Power 9 Principles. The health benefits afforded by our proximity to Lake Texoma cannot be overstated, as the multitude of surrounding parks provide an ideal opportunity to enjoy a variety of forms of recreation that encourage natural movement, such as walking, swimming, jogging and hiking one of the several trails in the vicinity. Another of the Power 9 Principles encourages taking time to down shift. Stress may be an unavoidable part of life, but Blue Zones centenarians have built stress-relieving rituals into their daily routines. Spending time outdoors can work wonders in managing stress, and sailing,
fishing and swimming are particularly effective stress-reduction activities offered around Lake Texoma, as well as aquatic activities like jet skiing and tubing. National Wildlife Refuges adjacent to Lake Texoma offer other opportunities for down-shifting. These public lands and waters are set aside to conserve America’s wild animals and plants and provide essential homes for thousands of species, many of which are unique to our region. Lake Texoma is fortunate to enjoy close proximity to both Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. Both options include extensive nature trails perfect for hiking and observing birds, native plants and other wildlife. Social connectedness is often one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of our well-being, but relationships are a key component of well-being as well as improving quality and quantity of life,
and putting family members and loved ones first is another of the Blue Zones Power 9 Principles. The scenic environs we enjoy in the Lake Texoma region allow for a variety of opportunities to engage in physical activity outside while also spending quality time with loved ones. A bike ride on your own can be a great workout, but bicycling with friends or family also incorporates a positive social element to your workout routine and often makes exercise more enjoyable. Other activities found at Lake Texoma that support social connectedness include camping, horseback riding, golfing, and building a sandcastle on the lakeshore. Regardless of what you decide to do, be sure to take advantage of the natural beauty we are fortunate enough to enjoy in this region, and explore the many ways to improve your well-being while spending time at Lake Texoma.
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Hiking, Biking + Equestrian Trails CROSS TIMBERS HIKING TRAIL @ JUNIPER POINT CAMPGROUNDS
tpwd.state.tx.us FLOWING WELLS RESORT & MARINA
32843 Highway 377 Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4022 recreation.gov
3217 Flowing Wells Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2930 dfwresort.com
CEDAR BAYOU MARINA 513 Cedar Bayou Blvd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4248 cedarbayou.com
HAGERMAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 6465 Refuge Rd., Sherman, TX 75092 (903) 786-2826 fws.gov/refuge/hagerman
CEDAR MILLS MARINA 500 Harbour View Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4222 cedarmills.com DO DROP INN RV RESORT & CABINS 560 Platter Dike Rd. Calera, OK 74730 (580) 965-3600 dodropinn.com
(903) 361-8500 texomadestinations.com THE WOODS MOTEL Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 740-9343 thewoodsatlaketexoma.com TISHOMINGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 12000 South Refuge Rd. Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 371-2402 fws.gov/refuge/tishomingo
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11500 Park Office Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2566 travelok.com
2889 Big Mineral Rd. Sadler, TX 76264 (903) 523-4287 texomaconnect.com
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CROSS TIMBERS TRAILS
300 Little Mineral Blvd. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-2332 littlemineral.com
Gordonville, Texas texomaconnect.com
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SUNDANCE CAMP
50 Park Rd. 20, Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-1956
295 Glen Eden Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076
PLATTER FLATTS EQUESTRIAN TRAILS 867 Trail Ride Rd., Platter, OK 74753 (580) 434-5864 recreation.gov
Wildlife Refuges + Hunting HAGERMAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 6465 Refuge Rd. Sherman, TX 75092 (903) 786-2826 Visitor Center Hours: Mon - Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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HUNTING
12000 South Refuge Rd. Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 371-2402
Lake Texoma offers a large range of wildlife for hunters who want to use a bow and arrow or more sophisticated weaponry. Come visit the Lake Texoma Association office, online at www.lake-
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texomaonline.com, or call us at (580) 564-2334 for a free map of public hunting areas around Lake Texoma. For more hunting information, including rules and regulations, visit www.wildlifedepartment.com (Oklahoma) or www.tpwd.texas.gov (Texas).
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Golf Courses BUNCOMBE CREEK GOLF COURSE 9 HOLES 16405 Brumley Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-1260 buncombecreekgolf.com
TANGLEWOOD RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB 18 HOLES 290 Tanglewood Cir. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-4140 tanglewoodresort.com/golf
E. Hwy 70, Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2581 pointe-vista.com STONE CREEK GOLF CLUB
18 HOLES 777 Casino Ave. Thackerville, OK 73459 (580) 276-1240 winstargolfcourse.com WOODLAWN COUNTRY CLUB
CHICKASAW POINTE GOLF COURSE 18 HOLES
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TISHOMINGO GOLF & RECREATION CLUB 9 HOLES 3600 W Golf Course Rd. Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 371-2604
18 HOLES 4048 Woodlawn Rd. Denison, TX 75021 (903) 893-9657 woodlawncountryclub.com
2200 Club House Dr. Sherman, TX 75092 (903) 870-7980 stonecreekcc.com
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Dining
COMMODORE ROOM 290 Tanglewood Cir. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (800) 833-6569 tanglewoodresort.com FULBELLI’S 115 S. Travis Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 892-8409 fulbelli’s.com
Restaurants • Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries
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CHOCTAW CASINO & RESORT
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ALBERTA CREEK RESORT & FLOATING RESTAURANT
3735 Choctaw Rd. Durant, OK 74701 (888) 652-4628 choctawcasinos.com
777 Casino Ave. Thackerville, OK 73459 (800) 622-6317 winstarworldcasino.com
5015 S. U.S. 75 Denison, TX 75020 (903) 463-3331 hiltongardeninn3.hilton. com
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9040 Clear Lake Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-4465 albertacreek.com ANCHOR ‘N @ BUNCOMBE CREEK 14584 Arrowhead Point Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2536 BG’S CATCH 605 ½ E. Hwy 70 Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-4320 facebook.com/bgscatch BRIDGEVIEW MARINA & RESORT 13947 Reel Ln. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3979 bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com CHICKASAW POINTE GOLF CLUB GRILL 12428 Chickasaw Pointe Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2581 Pointe-Vista.com
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1626 Hwy 70 E Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-9599 facebook.com/Geckos. LakeTexoma GRINGO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 12430 Little Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-7875 facebook.com/gringoslaketexoma SNEAKY TIKI RESTAURANT & BREWERY 3263-B U.S. 70 Mead, OK 73449 (580) 931-0100 facebook.com/Sneakytikibrewery THE BELLY FLOP @ MARINA DEL REY 7007 Marina Dr. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 565-7212 marinadelreyok.com
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3565 Sawmill Rd. Caddo, OK 74729 (580) 775-42136 CRYSTAL CREEK WINERY 41 Swinney Rd. Mead, OK 73449 (580) 980-1006
THE POINT RESTAURANT @ GRANDPAPPY POINT MARINA 1711 Harbor Rd. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 464-0989 grandpappy.com
HARBINGER BEER CO. 111 Buffalo St. Caddo, OK 74729 (580) 380-9398
PELICAN’S LANDING WATERFRONT RESTAURANT @ CEDAR MILLS MARINA
OLD SILO WINERY 2300 E. Cheadle Rd. Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 257-0400
500 Harbour View Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245 (903) 523-4500 cedarmills.com
TEXAS BARNACLES BAR & GRILL @ TANGLEWOOD
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290 Tanglewood Cir. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (800) 833-6569 tanglewoodresort.com
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OASIS BAR & LOUNGE @ LIGHTHOUSE RESORT 300 Lighthouse Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 361-0504
120 Texoma Harbor Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-7654 highport.com/the-island 903 BREWERS 1718 S. Elm St. Sherman, TX 75090
220 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 464-0030 IRON ROOT REPUBLIC DISTILLERY 3111 Loy Lake Rd. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 337-0495
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CELEBRATING 75 YEARS
The Denison Dam is 75! Construction on the Denison Dam was started in 1939 and completed in 1944, with the primary purpose of the Dam being flood control. The Dam is also used in other capacities other than flood control such as water supply, hydroelectric power production, river regulation, navigation and recre-
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ation. The Denison Dam project has allowed two federally managed wildlife refuge areas, 47 recreational use areas, two state parks, and 80,000 acres of public hunting land that are all accessible to the public. Renovations of the Dam powerhouse have been ongoing over the last
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two years and will soon be completed. A dedication ceremony set to be held at the Dam by the US Army Corps of Engineers has tentatively been scheduled for April of 2021. A kiosk detailing history of the Dam will be located below the Dam area with a display of one of the original turbines that has been removed from
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the powerhouse during the renovation process. This area will be a tourist stop at Lake Texoma! With the Dam being a major landmark at Texoma and soon having a visitor’s site and kiosk, the LTA decided to pay tribute to the history of Lake Texoma by having the Denison Dam and the Roosevelt Bridge grace the cover of our 2021 Guide to Lake Texoma. Both are major and well-known landmarks at Lake Texoma and we felt it only right to highlight these masterpieces of their time. The building of both structures and the lake took place during WWII. National Park Service managed the lake from 1946-1949 until management of the lake was turned over to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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Pelican’s Landing Waterfront Restaurant and Bar Family favorites and weekly specials from mouth watering burgers and Prime Rib to $4.99 two-egg breakfast specials.
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401 S. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-5555 1NB.com
501 W. Woodard St. Denison, TX 75021 (903) 465-8383 bayless-hall.com
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110 W. First Bonham, TX 75418 bonhamchamber.com BUGS R GONE
7242 Hwy 70 Mead, OK 73449 (580) 924-0211
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ALLIANCEHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
BUTLER INSURANCE AGENCY
1800 W. University Blvd. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-0422 myalliancehealth.com
121 S. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3315 butleragencyinc.com
ARROWHEAD POINT LODGE & EVENT CENTER
CBO TECHNOLOGIES
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125 S. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-5200 facebook.com/cbosupport CHARLES & SHERI POLLUCK
BANCFIRST
Edmond, OK 73034
302 S. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3332 bancfirst.com
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FIRST UNITED BANK & TRUST COMPANY
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GAINESVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325 E. Forest Ave. Sherman, TX 75091 (903) 893-1181 douglassdist.com DURANT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
311 S. Weaver St. Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 665-2831 gainesvillecofc.com GEORGE CHAPMAN
215 N. 4th Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-0848 durantchamber.org
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GRAND LAKE ASSOCIATION
1101 W. Sears St. Denison, TX 75020
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hoist-north-texas INDIAN NATION WHOLESALE 230 S. 22nd Ave. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 920-0110 inwsupply.com JACK FRYE Ada, OK 74820 JOHNSTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
603 S. Sam Rayburn Fwy Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 893-8181 gatehousemedia.com
504 W. Main, Ste. 102 Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 371-2175 johnstoncountyokchamber.com
HERITAGE FIDELITY INSURANCE GROUP
LAKE EUFAULA ASSOCIATION
128 N. 3rd St. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 745-5851 heritagefidelityinsurancegroup.com
701 S. Main St. Eufaula, OK 74432 (918) 689-7751 visitlakeeufaula.com
HITCHCOCK DISTRIBUTING 2901 W. Arkansas Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-3350 facebook.com/Hitchcockdist HYDROHOIST BOAT LIFTS 83998 N. State Hwy 289 Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-5438 boatlift.com/hydro-
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OG&E ELECTRIC SERVICES 215 N. 4th, Durant, OK 74701 (580) 920-0306 oge.com
STATE FARM INSURANCE 113 N. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-5595 StateFarm.com
OKLAHOMA MARINA ASSOCIATION
STUMP & ASSOCIATES
14584 Arrowhead Point Rd. Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 565-0186 oklahomamarinas.org
6307 Waterford Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 879-0800 usvisagroup.com
POTTSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TEKWAV 314 N. Walnut St. Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 375-9787 tekwav.com
615 Hwy 120 E. Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 786-6371 pottsborochamber.com
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RANDY & LORI PRIESS
183 Lakepoint Loop Pottsboro, TX 75076 texomaconnect.com
Oklahoma City, OK 73162 SARGES GARAGE
THE UPS STORE
2016 Silo Rd. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 920-5992
4019 W. Hwy 70 Durant, OK 74701 (580) 931-8100 locations.theupsstore.com
SHERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 307 W. Washington St. Ste. 100, Sherman, TX 75091 (903) 893-1184 shermanchamber.us SHERMAN DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 307 W. Washington St., Ste. 100, Sherman, TX 75091 (903) 893-1184
U.S. ARMY CORPS. OF ENGINEERS 351 Corps. Rd. Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-4990 WATTS FUNERAL HOME 200 S. 1st St. Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-3311
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254 Platter Flats Rd. Calera, OK 74730 (918) 200-5765
Hwy. 69/75 Durant, OK 74701 (580) 920-0160 ChoctawCasino.com MADILL GAMING CENTER 902 S. 1st St., Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-7301 madillgaming.com
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Advertising Index Alliance Health ................................................................................. 11
Marshall County Chamber of Commerce ......................... 12
Big Mineral Resort Camp .......................................................... 37
Newberry Creek Resort & Marina ......................................... 47
Blackbeard Marine ........................................................................ 52
Oklahoma Tourism ....................................................................... 09
Bridgeview Marina & Resort .................................................... 51
Pointe Vista ....................................................................................... 28
Buncombe Creek Marina .......................................................... 19
Pottsboro Chamber of Commerce ...................................... 49
Cedar Mills Marina & Resort .................................................... 47
Real Advantage Realty ................................................................ 41
Chickasaw Country ....................................................................... 45
Servants Heart ................................................................................ 49
Crystal Creek Winery ................................................................... 07
Striper Express ................................................................................. 37
Discover Durant ............................................................................... 15
Super C ................................................................................................ 25
Do Drop Inn Rv Resort & Cabins ........................................... 41
Texoma Luxury Rentals .............................................................. 14
Eisenhower Yacht Club Marina ............................................... 21
Texoma Medical Center .............................................................. 23
ERA Steve Cook & Co. Realtors ............................................... 03
TowBoat U.S. ..................................................................................... 36
Grayson County College ............................................................ 22
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ................................................. 39
Highport Marina ............................................................................. 43
VanMeter Realty .............................................................................. 41
HydroHoist ........................................................................................ 49
Walnut Creek Resort & Marina ............................................... 26
Impact Realty ................................................................................... 27
Whitesboro Area Chamber of Commerce ...................... 07
Lake Texoma Lodge & Resort .................................................. 17
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