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Welcome to Oklahoma — Boomer State
Like most of the central states, Oklahoma is a state in transition. From eastern forests and wooded hills and valleys to the drier prairie buttes in the High Plains of the west. In addition to the flat plains, visitors are surprised by the mountains, such as the Ouachitas and the Ozarks in the east, the Arbuckle Mountains, and the Wichita Mountains to the southwest. The weather can be just as dramatic, as the streams change from dry sand to gushing rivers in the constantly changing skies. Over 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, with the two most commonly spoken being Cherokee (including those living in the Cherokee Nation and Choctaw living (such as those living in the Choctaw Nation). Outdoor and history enthusiasts can find a variety of Oklahoma destinations to explore.
Capital: Oklahoma City
Largest City: Oklahoma City
Area: 69,960 sq mi
Major Rivers: Arkansas, Canadian, Cimarron, North Canadian, Red, Washita
Elevation: 4,973 ft at Black Mesa to 287 at Little River
Bird: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Flower: Mistletoe
Tree: Eastern Redbud
Motto: Labor Omnia Vincit (Labor Conquers All Things)
Song: “Oklahoma”
Nickname: Boomer State or Sooner State
State Travel Site: Travel Oklahoma
Nicknamed the Sooner State, Oklahoma’s parks and natural attractions include a diverse range from flatlands to hills, lakes and forest in the east to grasslands in the west. Oklahoma has more distinct ecologically diverse areas than any other state. There are also four mountain ranges for you to…
Hidden in Choctaw County in southeast Oklahoma, the Endangered Ark Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the future of endangered Asian elephants. We spent Labor Day 2018 interacting with and feeding these gentle giants. As you drive on to the property, many old circus wagons…