O' the Cherokees - Grand Lake, Oklahoma - You Want to be Here!

Mariee Wallace Museum &
Delaware County Historical
Society
This museum houses historical documents,
implements and artifacts from an early Delaware
County chronicling the area’s rich history.
Oklahoma history and Cherokee books as well as
specialty items available at a gift shop on premise.
Donations appreciated and memberships
available. Open Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm
except Wednesday 1:30-5, 538 Krause Street.
Jay (918) 253-4345
Miami Aquatic Center
at Riverview Park
Miami makes a big splash
with the largest municipal
pool in the state of
Oklahoma. The water
park boosts three speed
slides, the largest is 3 1/2
stories high, plus a great
area for small children
and toddlers with animal
figure slides to have fun in the sun. ADA compliant.
The pool opens Memorial Day weekend
and stays open for approximately 85 days. Pool
located within Riverview Park, entrance on
South Main Street. Pool hours are 1 to 8 p.m.
seven days a week. Visit www.miamiok.org and
click on their Parks and Recreation icon for
information on the other 17 parks located in
Miami including the Skateboard Park.
Miami (918) 542-6185
Come to play . . .
plan to stay!
Come to Play . . . Plan to Stay!
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Monkey Island Trail &
Hay Rides
Enjoy horseback riding
year ‘round as we follow
trails through sunny pastures,
shady woods and
along beautiful Grand
Lake. All rides are guided.
Rides are Wednesday
through Monday (Closed
Tuesday) from 10:00 am
until dusk. Hay rides are by reservation only and
group discounts are available.
www.grandlakehorses.com
Monkey Island (918) 257-5186
Parasailing and Water
Trampoline
An experienced captain and crew will show you
a bird’s eye view of Grand Lake. The 500 foot
ride in the air is fun and exciting for all ages. You
take off and land in the boat. Single and tandem
rides available. The water trampolines are perfect
entertainment for the kids and those that
are still young at heart. The slide, launch, and
slide-walk provide hours of entertainment for
those playing and those just watching. Located
at Shangri-La Marina on Monkey Island, please
call for reservations. www.sailgrand.com
Monkey Island (918) 257-6000
Pensacola Dam
The state’s oldest hydroelectric facility, this massive
structure was completed in 1940. At 5,680
feet in length and 151 feet high with arches that
are 60 feet wide and the abutments are 24 feet
wide, it dams roughly 46,500 surface acres of
water, creating Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Its
six generators have provided power to Oklahoma
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FAX — Fax us your completed reader card at 918-786-3386.
MAIL — Return completed form to Grand Lake Association, 9630 US Highway 59
North, Suite B, Grove, OK 74344. Information should reach you in 4-6 weeks.
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918-786-2289 • 866-LUV-GRAND
for over half a century. Ninety percent of the
huge lake is within the boundaries of Delaware
County. Free tours, Memorial Day through
Labor Day. www.GRDA.com
Langley (918) 782-9594
Picture in Scripture
Amphitheater
2008 Season runs from
July 11 through August
16 on Friday and
Saturday nights. The
award winning Biblical
Drama, “The Man Who
Ran” performed live at
an outdoor amphitheater.
Spectacular special
effects, state of the art sound, pyrotechnics, a
cast of 80 performers and many live animals.
www.pictureinscripture.com
Disney (918) 435-8207
Route 66 Vintage Iron
Motorcycle Museum &
Super Store
Located on Historic
Route 66 in Miami this
museum and store is a
must see for the motorcycle
enthusiast and the
Steve McQueen fan. A
collection of 25 vintage
motorcycles, the oldest a
1917 Harley-Davidson and the only 1919 GCS
in existence, an Australian make, as well as
Steve McQueen’s motorcycles and memorabilia
including his racing trophies are housed here.
The store contains motorcycle apparel and more.
Located at 128 S. Main, admission is free. Hours
are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am-6:00
pm Spring through Fall. Winter hours are limited
so call ahead. www.route66vintageiron.com
Miami (918) 542-6170
Stand Watie’s Gravesite
Watie was the only
Cherokee to attain officer
rank during the Civil
War. Stand Watie, a
Confederate Army general,
was the last southern
leader to surrender.
Stand Watie was away
from home, across the Grand River, when he
became ill and died. The river was up past fording
so he was buried in the Polson Cemetery,
Delaware County. The Oklahoma Historical
Society placed a plaque at the entrance of the
Cemetery which reads as follows:
“Stand Watie was the only American Indian to
attain rank of Brigadier General during the Civil
War, and was the last Confederate General to
surrender. Born in Georgia 12-12-1806, he spoke
only the Cherokee language until twelve years of
age. …Stand Watie surrendered his command at
Doaksville near Fort Towson on June 23, 1865. He
died September 9, 1871, a man of courage, leadership
and loyalty.”
Hwy 59 South and County Road 330 E
Grove
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