Holy City Wichita Mountains: A Quiet Walk Through Sacred Stone

White stone statue of Jesus with arms outstretched on red rock pedestal under cloudy sky.

Holy City Wichita Mountains offers a peaceful walk through biblical stone scenes in Oklahoma’s wildlife refuge.

A Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Nashville Warbler At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Photographed a Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about its appearance, behavior, migration, and more.

Wrapping Up My Time at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

White-tailed Fawn With Its Spots Gone

My last days at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge were filled with elk, deer, and turkey sightings. A great end to my summer adventure in Oklahoma!

Egg-Laying Dragonflies and Elk Feeding at Wichita Mountains

Elk in a lake surrounded by lily pads, chewing on green aquatic plants while partially submerged in water.

Day 9 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, from dragonflies laying eggs to elk feeding in the lake. An unforgettable wildlife photography experience!

Wildlife Moments: Days 7 & 8 at Wichita Mountains

An Old White-tailed Doe At Doris Campground

Day 7 & 8 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge brought memorable encounters with elk, deer, a crow, and a water snake, despite fewer photo-worthy moments.

Day 6: Elk Bugling and Wildlife Surprises at Wichita Mountains

Hummingbird Moth Up-close At The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

On Day 6 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, I photographed elk, deer, and insects, witnessed unusual elk behavior, and hiked 5 miles with my camera.

Day 5 at Wichita Mountains: Elk, Roadrunners, and a Green Heron

Another Collared Lizard On Day 5 At Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Photographing wildlife at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on Day 5, including a bull elk, roadrunner, white-tailed buck, and a Green Heron on a Lotus Leaf.