These pictures were taken November 9, 2011 It is November 9th, as you can see  the colors have  turned quite a bit. There are still some green trees out there.  These pictures were taken near my home in the Kiamichi Mountains near Talihina and the Talimena National Scenic Byway.  As I was traveling into work this morning the trees were just beautiful.  The Hickory and Maples are putting on quite a show.   I think the color will hold  into next weekend.  I listened to the weather this morning and it is supposed to be pretty this weekend with a chance of rain Monday and Tuesday. .   Go to our Fall Foliage Updates page to see  last years photos of our beautiful fall foliage.

Once the Wild West the byway blazes through territory rich in history. Visit the treacherous Indian Territory where renegades and outlaws hid from the law. Learn about early settlers and the Native Americans who once called this land home. Discover the fascinating stories of famous frontiersmen and immigrants who passed through this wilderness.

A Land of Fascinating Extremes over 2,500 species of native plants and beautiful wildflowers decorate the terrain with brilliant displays of colors and smells. Wildlife such as bear and deer find haven here and can be spotted crossing the road. Outstanding rock features pose roadside, revealing the underlying compressional forces that created these mountains.

This mountainous, densely forested region boasts some of the state’s most spectacular scenery; the Talimena National Scenic Byway (SH-I) is the only road in Oklahoma built expressly for its view and is a favorite of motoring sightseers. The 37-mile route climbs across sky-high ridges and spirals to the top of the Winding Stair Mountains’ highest peaks, with a number of turnout vistas along the way.

The Kerr Nature Center is located midway on the scenic drive. Offering drinking water, flush toilets, self-guided interpretive trails, and an exhibit pavilion.

Queen Wilhelmina State Park offers a lodge with restaurant, RV Sites, Excursion Train, Put-Put Golf, Petting Zoo, and live entertainment.

Spectacular fall color brings visitors to the drive and National Forest from the middle of October through the middle of November.

For more information on the drive and the surrounding area, visit the Talimena Scenic Drive Association’s website at talimenascenicdrive.com.

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TALIHINA, OK 74571
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HWY 271 NORTH
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TALIHINA, OK 74571
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REGINA GREEN
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TUSKAHOMA, OK  74571
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