Today explored the Wichita Mountains. Drove to the top of Mount Scott for a 360 degree view. Then took a side trip to Meers. Kevin remembers eating at Meers' restaurant as a kid so he wanted us to experience it too. The building probably hasn't changed much since Kevin was last there-complete with severely slanted floors. We ordered a peach cobbler a la mode that turned out to be HUGE with easily 2 pints of homemade ice cream. We managed to eat most of it! Roadside America said to check out the Holy City of the Wichitas so we did a quick drive through. I guess it is suppose to resemble biblical Israel and is the venue for the Easter passion play. Next stop, Jed Johnson lake and tower. Interesting tidbits about this lake-as a teenager, Kevin painted this scene and Bob, Kevin's dad, was bit by a copperhead snake when he was just a lad. Watched a short film at the Wichita Mts visitor center about the bison, elk and longhorn that run free in the area. Over hunting of these animals severely reduced their numbers in the past but the park has helped to bring them back. Last stop was Mt Park Cemetery where Kevin's grandma is buried. Didn't really know where the grave was located in the cemetery so we spent the next hour looking and we found it along with other family members' grave sites. Camping tonight at Great Plains State Park on the Tom Steed Reservoir. We got a great spot with a view of the lake. Actually we are in a handicap spot that the park ranger told us to use so who are we to argue. And another beautiful sunset over the water.
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Day 104 Lawton, OK--Mt Park, OK
Today explored the Wichita Mountains. Drove to the top of Mount Scott for a 360 degree view. Then took a side trip to Meers. Kevin remembers eating at Meers' restaurant as a kid so he wanted us to experience it too. The building probably hasn't changed much since Kevin was last there-complete with severely slanted floors. We ordered a peach cobbler a la mode that turned out to be HUGE with easily 2 pints of homemade ice cream. We managed to eat most of it! Roadside America said to check out the Holy City of the Wichitas so we did a quick drive through. I guess it is suppose to resemble biblical Israel and is the venue for the Easter passion play. Next stop, Jed Johnson lake and tower. Interesting tidbits about this lake-as a teenager, Kevin painted this scene and Bob, Kevin's dad, was bit by a copperhead snake when he was just a lad. Watched a short film at the Wichita Mts visitor center about the bison, elk and longhorn that run free in the area. Over hunting of these animals severely reduced their numbers in the past but the park has helped to bring them back. Last stop was Mt Park Cemetery where Kevin's grandma is buried. Didn't really know where the grave was located in the cemetery so we spent the next hour looking and we found it along with other family members' grave sites. Camping tonight at Great Plains State Park on the Tom Steed Reservoir. We got a great spot with a view of the lake. Actually we are in a handicap spot that the park ranger told us to use so who are we to argue. And another beautiful sunset over the water.
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