Morning Elk Bugles and Wildlife Wonders at Wichita Mountains

Wild Turkey At Doris Campground

Early morning elk bugles, curious roadrunner behavior, and close encounters with wildlife made for an unforgettable second day at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Day 1 at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Texas Longhorn Coming Through The Brush

Wildlife greeted me at my Wichita Mountains campsite: a cottontail, lizard on a tree trunk, white-tailed doe, and a Texas Longhorn from my truck.

Wrapping Up 13 Incredible Days at Black Mesa State Park

Ibis Flying Near Lake Carl Etling

Reflecting on 13 amazing days at Black Mesa State Park, capturing wildlife, using new gear, and ending on a bittersweet note with a final hike.

Greater Roadrunner Encounter at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Greater Roadrunner With A Grasshopper

Learn about the Greater Roadrunner, a fascinating bird found in Oklahoma, after a lucky encounter at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

A Colorful Encounter with the Painted Bunting

The Brilliant Painted Bunting

A firsthand account of photographing the brilliant Painted Bunting, one of the most vividly colored birds in North America, at wildlife refuges in Oklahoma.

Pregnant Whitetail Does at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

The Whitetail Doe's Precious Cargo

Discover why some Whitetail Deer Does in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge appear pregnant in early June, even after the typical birthing season.

A Burrowing Owl at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

A Wet Burrowing Owl

Spotted a wet Burrowing Owl at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma! Learn about their cool partnership with Prairie Dogs and see the photo!