Here we goat again!

 

Did you know there is an Island in Oklahoma that is inhabited solely by goats? Today we are discussing Goat Island in Park Hill, Oklahoma.

 

Lake Tenkiller has an array of islands, but Pettit Bay has one known as Goat Island. People can access the island by boat or kayak and this island is run entirely by goats, people can visit.

 

Park Hill is an unincorporated community near Tahlequah, east of the junction of U.S. Route 62 and State Highway 82. Founded in 1838, Park Hill became the home of many important Cherokee leaders and has been called the center of Cherokee culture.

 

Lake Tenkiller is a reservoir in eastern Oklahoma formed by the damming of the Illinois River between 1947 and 1952 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The water is clear and it is a popular scuba destination in the state.

 

Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.

 

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