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Chickasaw National Recreation AreaAn occupied campsite at the Buckhorn campground
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area
For Kids

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Father and son drinking from Pavilion Spring
Elizabeth Leonard
Trying the waters of Pavilion Spring
 

Explore Chickasaw!
Chickasaw National Recreation Area offers many opportunities for children. The inviting waters of Travertine Creek and the Lake of the Arbuckles provide a place to cool off on a hot summer day; the mineral springs hiking trails serve as easy avenues to learn more about nature. To make the most of your visit, complete a junior ranger activity booklet to earn a badge!

Discover Chickasaw
There are many online resources for learning about Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the National Park Service. If you are writing a school report, or just want to learn more about your parks, visit the History & Culture, Nature & Science, and Plan Your Visit sections of this website.
Junior Ranger Badge
Be a Junior Ranger
Kids can learn about the park and become a Junior Ranger
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WebRangers
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On-line activities that explore national parks!
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GoZone
GoZone
Go to the GoZone, and discover fun in your national parks!
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Elk at Platt National Park  

Did You Know?
In addition to a bison herd, from 1920-1934, Platt National Park [the present-day Platt Historic District of Chickasaw National Recreation Area] was host to a small herd of elk. In 1934 most of the elk were slaughtered and fed to families needing relief from the Great Depression.
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Last Updated: June 15, 2008 at 13:52 EST