The first time I saw fireworks exploding over Possum Kingdom Lake was July 4, 1960 while a Boy Scout at Camp Constantin located on Johnson Bend across the lake from Bluff Creek. I looked forward to a week of summer camp during the 4th of July so I could see the fireworks display. Senior camp …
The PK Chamber center was packed with Possum Kingdom Lake Association (PKLA) members, visitors and guest speakers at the 2023 annual meeting. PKLA board member Mike Carter, served as moderator who introduced each speaker and local officials. Dr. Glenn Rogers, State Representative for District 60, gave a report of the 88th legislative session and special …
Blaze Trails Possum’s Revenge challenge on the PK Hike & Bike rail was held on Saturday, May, 2023 hosting six different events: 69mi., 52mi., 56mi., 17mi., 8mi., and 4mi. runs. Runners met at Bug Beach for registration. All races began and ended at this site after running loops on the trail. Each loop had about …
Whenever I travel people ask me “Where are you from?” My reply is “Possum Kingdom.” After many snickers and smiles I offer up the story on how Possum Kingdom got it’s name. It got me thinking if there was another place in the country named Possum Kingdom and after some extensive internet searching I found …
My wife Kay and I had some time to plan a trip to visit some family members in Northeast Oklahoma. We decided to take Highway 69 to Atoka to check out superstar Reba McEntire’s new restaurant and music venue in downtown Atoka. She partnered with the Choctaw Nation and the City of Atoka to help …
