For a lot of outside fans, notably people who get pleasure from a calming day spent kayaking or paddle boarding on one among their favourite lakes or rivers, Oklahoma Metropolis provides a number of venues the place they’ll dip their paddles. One location paddlers have been flocking to in recent times is Lake Overholser, a city-built reservoir situated on the west aspect of Oklahoma Metropolis, south of Route 66. There, paddlers can get pleasure from an informal, scenic journey as they meander north by way of the winding marshes of the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge alongside the North Canadian River the place loads of wildlife – primarily birds, fish and turtles – like to hang around.
Kayakers and SUP-ers (rise up paddle boarders) can expertise a wide range of surroundings within the wildlife refuge, which includes about 1,000 acres. If you’re a novice to paddle sports activities and would favor a better and more-relaxing paddle, check out the Road Automobile Lake Wetlands, which includes a narrower channel than the North Canadian River, and its banks are lined with cat tails and marsh grass. The North Canadian River channel is wider than the wetland’s channel; nonetheless, there are much more bushes lining its banks. However don’t fear; you’ll nonetheless have loads of alternatives to identify some wildlife no matter your location.
To entry the Stitchcomb Wildlife Refuge, guests might want to exit south on East Overholser Drive from NW thirty ninth Expressway after which park in one of many two parking tons situated on the northeast financial institution of the lake. Ramps can be found to launch your kayak or paddleboard into the water.
If you don’t personal your individual kayak or paddleboard, there are a few locations at Lake Overholser the place you possibly can hire them. The newly renovated Lake Overholser Boathouse on the east shore of the lake provides RIVERSPORT OKC leases, in addition to kayaking and SUP classes. One other rental choice is RIVERSPORT Flat Tide Rentals on the Route 66 bridge on the northeast aspect of the lake.
