Heavener Runestone State Park

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Heavener

Heavener Runestone State Park

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Best timeMar–May, Sep–Oct
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Nearest airportFSM · 34 mi
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Overview

Heavener is in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma and near Poteau Mountain and the Runestone State Park.

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Heavener Runestone State Park

The park has a runestone believed to be engraved by Viking visitors to the area in the ninth century. It is believed the runes are the date November 11, 1012.

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)

Jan: 1.6 in rain1.6"Jan: high 49°F, low 28°F49°28°JanFeb: 1.6 in rain1.6"Feb: high 54°F, low 32°F54°32°FebMar: 3.1 in rain3.1"Mar: high 63°F, low 41°F63°41°MarApr: 4.4 in rain4.4"Apr: high 72°F, low 50°F72°50°AprMay: 5.7 in rain5.7"May: high 80°F, low 60°F80°60°MayJun: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jun: high 88°F, low 69°F88°69°JunJul: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jul: high 94°F, low 73°F94°73°JulAug: 3.4 in rain3.4"Aug: high 93°F, low 72°F93°72°AugSep: 3.9 in rain3.9"Sep: high 85°F, low 63°F85°63°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 74°F, low 51°F74°51°OctNov: 2.7 in rain2.7"Nov: high 61°F, low 39°F61°39°NovDec: 2.4 in rain2.4"Dec: high 51°F, low 31°F51°31°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

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  • FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport, Fort Smith — 34 mi away. Directions
  • HOT Memorial Field Airport, Hot Springs — 90 mi away. Directions
  • TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 116 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    The park has a runestone believed to be engraved by Viking visitors to the area in the ninth century. It is believed the runes are the date November 11, 1012.

    📍 18365 Runestone RdOn Poteau Mountain☎ +1 918 653-2241
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