Green Country

The above title is Oklahoma’s official nickname for the northeastern corner of the state.  See http://www.travelok.com/regions/green_country  We have learned already that there are many rivers, and most of them have dams, probably for flood control.  The lakes that have formed behind the dams provide a lot of recreation: fishing, boating, camping, etc.  Along the shores can be found some great motorcycling.  We haven’t written about this much, since we haven’t been riding nearly enough, but that changed this weekend.

 

A great website for travelers like us is http://www.motorcycleroads.us/   When we have enough time in a new area, we can find the roads that the local riders prefer.  Friday was our official day off, and we put together a 100-mile loop for a 2-up ride.  This photo was taken along Hudson Lake. 

 

 

Then Saturday Bob had time for a solo trip down OK80 from Hulbert to the Fort Gibson dam. 

It was so enjoyable that he turned around and came back the same way instead of taking the faster US62.

 

Of our 4 couples working this project, one had to leave early for some planned medical appointments.  John and Judy left about noon on Friday and we are glad to have met them and worked with them.  We are likely to see them again, somewhere – that’s just the way this lifestyle works.  Another couple is coming on Sunday morning to replace them.

 

For “time off”, this weekend sure has been busy.  We’ve had the motorcycling rides; some of us assisted with a daycamp for kids and families with autism on Saturday; plus four of us attended a Native Ameican dance competition on Saturday evening.

 

Very colorful attire!