There’s one summer excursion in the Sooner State you won’t want to miss – The Quartz Mountain Flyer Excursion Train Ride – in southwestern Oklahoma. This two-hour, narrated trip will take you through the stunning Quartz Mountains, around Lake Altus-Lugert, and along beautiful farmland. Here’s more details for this majestic mountain train ride:
The Quartz Mountain Flyer Train Ride starts at he Quartz Mountain parking lot at SH44 & SH44A in Lone Wolf, OK. Dates are selling out fast, so book your tickets for the next available ride on August 19, 2017.
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The two-hour ride takes you from Quartz Mountain to Lone Wolf, where you’ll stop for a snacks, before heading back to Quartz Mountain. Along the route, you’ll see lakes, dam, mountains, farmland and more.
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The train has an easy ramp for boarding and is an excursion the whole family will enjoy. The train boards at 9:30am., departs at 10:00am and arrives back to the station about 12:15pm.
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Once onboard, choose your seats in the comfortable chairs, then sit back and relax as you ride across southern Oklahoma’s beautiful land.
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The narrated trip is hosted by naturalist, Sue Hokanson, who will educate you along the way about the mountains, lakes and topography.
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Ticket prices are only $15 per person and babies and toddlers may ride on your lap at no charge.
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The beautiful scenery in southwestern Oklahoma is so unique, you’ll love looking out the windows at everything there is to see.
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The remaining 2017 dates are: August 19th, September 23rd, October 28th and November 18th. Call 580-846-6000 to book your tickets before they sell out.
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Another train ride to check out in Oklahoma, is the Heartland Flyer that travels from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, Texas. Click here for more information.
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