Woolaroc Ranch Photo Excursion 2010

Woolaroc Photo Excursion 2010 - The Frank Phillips Retreat

Join us for this one-day trip to the historic Woolaroc Ranch in Oklahoma.

Quoting from woolaroc.com: "Hidden away in the rugged Osage Hills of Northeastern Oklahoma, Woolaroc was established in 1925 as the ranch retreat of oilman Frank Phillips. The ranch is a 3,700 acre wildlife preserve, home to many species of native and exotic wildlife, such as buffalo, elk and longhorn cattle. Woolaroc is also a museum with an outstanding collection of western art and artifacts, Native American material, one of the finest collections of Colt firearms in the world, and so much more. Woolaroc features a nature trail and two living history areas inviting you to experience the natural environment of Woolaroc, the life in a pre-Civil War 1840’s mountain man camp and an early-day oil lease.

With its wildlife preserve, rustic lodge, outstanding museum and rugged natural environment, perhaps the vision of Woolaroc can best be summed up in Frank Phillips' own words: "This isn't all a dream about something, but a place where I can get back to nature. The great difficulty with the American people today is that they are getting too far away from the fundamental things in life. Too much time and money are spent on things which leave no record and which add nothing basically to the present nor to the future. To build permanently and wisely is to benefit all mankind. The conservation of wildlife now will mean much to future generations." "

Our visit to Woolaroc in the past few years were great fun and turned into a day full of photo opportunities, learning and adventure. The history in the Museum and the Lodge is a great experience and the wildlife park surrounding the Museum is another wonderful treat.  The Native Indian and Oklahoma Oil Industry history is truly fascinating.  Heck there's even an impressive Colt Gun collection that will amaze firearms buffs too!  I've made several visits to Woolaroc and have made a decision to include this in my list of annual trips because there's so much to see that's it's like a new trip every year. 

Your fee covers transportation, lunch, dinner and admission into the park.  The only extra money you'll spend on this trip is going to be in the gift shop, or if you chose to buy something along the way.  I provide drinks for the trip along with Lunch and Dinner.  My intention is to fill a bus for 2010, so don't delay in making your reservation.

Our typical route is about 300 miles and includes some beautiful travel through the Flint Hills of Kansas and the Osage Hills of Oklahoma.  Depending on the weather we will stop along the way for some photo ops at various locations so you'll have the opportunity to stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery.

We are leaving early in the morning so we can get there while the animals are up and active.  Yes, I know it's early, but if we fill a bus, you can snooze on the way there.