Overview
Beaver is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. Once capital of the short-lived Cimarron Territory in the late 19th century, which the federal government never recognized, Beaver still retains significance as a center of commerce for all of the agriculture in this area. Additionally, it is famed for its annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championship.
3 sights · 1 places to stay
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Beaver Dunes Park
Dunes and a lake comprise this area set aside for recreation, formerly a state park until it was relinquished to the city of Beaver due to budget cuts. Coronado is said to have remarked that some of his men disappeared i…
World Cow Chip Throwing Championship
Jones & Plummer Trail Museum
Covers the cattle drive legacy of the American West, and cowboying in general.
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Getting there
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- LBL Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, Liberal — 29 mi away. Directions
- DDC Dodge City Regional Airport, Dodge City — 72 mi away. Directions
- OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 190 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Jones & Plummer Trail Museum, Beaver Dunes Park
- Afternoon World Cow Chip Throwing Championship
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See Jones & Plummer Trail Museum
Covers the cattle drive legacy of the American West, and cowboying in general.
Do
See Beaver Dunes Park
Dunes and a lake comprise this area set aside for recreation, formerly a state park until it was relinquished to the city of Beaver due to budget cuts. Coronado is said to have remarked that some of his men disappeared in the sand here. Camping and ATVing and water recreation are available.
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