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un starts at I-35 exit 55 where you can watch chocolates being made at Chick- asaw-owned Bedre Chocolates. Stop at this Visitor Center for directions and


information.


On the west side of Sulphur, visit the magnif- icent Chickasaw Cultural Center and take time for lunch in the Aaimpa’ Café. The best deal is the Chickasaw Special—an Indian taco, pishofa (cracked pearl hominy and pork), grape dump- lings and a drink.


Allow time to take in all the video presenta- tions and visit the traditional village. For great outdoor activities, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur is ideal. There are hiking trails, a nature center, picnic areas and more. Rent a bike across the street from the park entrance at the main Chickasaw Visitor Center. You can make a day trip—or longer—in this


Sculptures and silhouettes tell of hardships along the Trail of Tears. Photos by Elaine Warner


area. Camp or RV in the park or stay in the luxurious Artesian Hotel. For more Chickasaw history, drive to


Tishomingo to the National Capitol Building and Council House Museum.


Interpreters demonstrate Chickasaw arts and activities at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.


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Jo Davidson’s statue of Will Rogers looks out over the memorial grounds.


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lan a trip to the Will Rogers Me- morial Museums in Claremore and Oologah to learn more about Okla- homa’s Favorite Son. Many people


only know Rogers as a humorist and are amazed to realize that he was successful in radio, newspapers and movies. Plan to spend enough time to watch some of his films. If you go in the morning, stop at Hammett


House in Claremore for home-cooked favor- ites for lunch. Be sure to leave room for a piece of fresh-made pie. After lunch, head north to Oologah to the


Will Rogers Birthplace. Moved from its orig- inal location because of the building of Oologah Lake, the house, restored to the period of Rogers’ childhood, stands on a hill overlooking the lake.


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