Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area
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Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area is a United States
National Recreation Area
located within the Ouachita National Forest
. State Highway 1
, known as the Talimena Scenic Byway in this area, bisects the recreation area. Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area and the nearby Upper Kiamichi River
and Black Fork Mountain Wilderness
areas were created by an act of Congress on October 18, 1988.
A 45 mile (72 kilometer) section of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail
passes through the recreation area providing for diverse hiking
opportunities. Other activities include camping
, fishing
, hunting
, and hang-gliding.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area is a designation for a protected area in the United States, often centered on large reservoirs and emphasizing water-based recreation for a large number of people. The first National Recreation Area was the Boulder Dam Recreation Area...
located within the Ouachita National Forest
Ouachita National Forest
The Ouachita National Forest is a National Forest that lies in the western portion of Arkansas and portions of eastern Oklahoma.-History:The Ouachita National Forest is the oldest National Forest in the southern United States. The Forest encompasses , including most of the scenic Ouachita Mountains...
. State Highway 1
State Highway 1 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 1, sometimes abbreviated as SH-1 or OK-1, is a highway maintained by the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It travels through the southeastern part of the state, nicknamed Little Dixie. Because Oklahoma uses odd numbers for east and west highways State Highway 1, sometimes abbreviated as SH-1...
, known as the Talimena Scenic Byway in this area, bisects the recreation area. Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area and the nearby Upper Kiamichi River
Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness
The Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Created by an act of Congress in 1988, the wilderness covers an area of 9,754 acres . Contained within Ouachita National Forest, the wilderness is managed by the U.S...
and Black Fork Mountain Wilderness
Black Fork Mountain Wilderness
Black Fork Mountain Wilderness is located in the U.S. states of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Created by an act of Congress in 1984, the wilderness covers an area of 13,139 acres . Contained within Ouachita National Forest, the wilderness is managed by the U.S...
areas were created by an act of Congress on October 18, 1988.
A 45 mile (72 kilometer) section of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail
Ouachita National Recreation Trail
Ouachita National Recreation Trail is a long, continuous hiking trail through the Ouachita Mountainsof Oklahoma and Arkansas.The trail is primarily a hiking and backpacking trail, but about 2/3 of the trail are available to mountain bikers....
passes through the recreation area providing for diverse hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
opportunities. Other activities include camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
, fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
, hunting
Hunting
Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife, for food, recreation, or trade. In present-day use, the term refers to lawful hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of the hunted species contrary to applicable law...
, and hang-gliding.