Oklahoma's 12 distinct ecosystems include landscapes that range from mesas and sand dunes in the southwest to wetlands in the southeast, and mountains, wilderness and prairies in between. Mountains, streams, forests, lakes and even sandy beaches can be found in this state, with 51 state parks and numerous wildlife refuges
... more create big opportunities for outdoor recreation. Oklahoma has the nation's largest Native American population, home to 39 tribes and nations, heavily influencing its arts, culture and festivals, including the largest Native American festival in the world - Red Earth held every June in Oklahoma City. The Southeast region of Oklahoma alone has seven mountain ranges, 10 state parks and 23 lakes with countless streams and rivers. This area is also known as the "deer capital of the world" with 750,000 acres of wild game
