Did you know Oklahoma has a connection with The Lord of the Rings? If you travel to eastern Oklahoma to Heavener Runestone Park, you’ll see the area looks like something from Tolkien’s “Middle Earth.” Here’s a look into Oklahoma’s mystical side that will take you far away from reality.
Heavener Runestone Park is a 55-acre, day-use park located in Le Flore County.
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The park is one of the most unusual sites in the Southern U.S. due to its mysterious carvings on the side of the rocks.
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Although not proven, most people believe these carvings were left by the Vikings over 1,000 years ago.
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The massive rock is now called Heavener Runestone and is the focal point of the park.
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Be very careful exploring Middle Earth. The rocks and boulders can be very slippery if you go off the path.
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The area looks like something from another world…not something you would see in Oklahoma.
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A beautiful waterfall flows freely below the rocks and is surrounded by lush greenery.
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The park also features nature trails and paved walkways leading to the waterfalls and other mysterious places.
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Including shelter and picnic areas.
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The moment you enter Middle Earth, you’ll be overtaken with the beauty that surrounds you.
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Every direction you look will take your breath away.
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Mother Nature is full of places to explore, but Oklahoma’s Middle Earth is an epic voyage worth taking.
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Heavener Runestone Park is located at 18365 Runestone Rd., Heavener, OK 74937.
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Oklahoma is full of so many unusual places! Have you seen Natural Falls State Park in Oklahoma? You can check it out here.
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