Visit Medicine Park

07/02/2025

We're hiring! Come by the bakery to get an application.

06/28/2025

Next weekend! See ya then!

06/28/2025

Important info! Save it to your phone or share the post to help someone else!

If you ever need help out on the trail, your location is everything. But in the Wichita Mountains, cell service isn’t guaranteed—and many apps won’t work without it.

📵 Apps that rely on signal may fail to show or send your location
📍 Vague directions delay rescue
🧭 The more clearly you can describe where you are, the faster help can get to you

✅ Be prepared:
• Use offline maps like Avenza (works with GPS even without service)
• Screenshot your trailhead or map before hiking
• Know the name of your area (The Narrows, Lost Lake, etc.)
• Tell someone your plan—where you're going and when you’ll return

You bring the adventure—we’ll bring the rescue. Just tell us where.

06/27/2025

Golf Cart Parade 2025

🗓️ Date & Time: Starts at 11:00 AM
📍 Line-up: Meet by the water treatment plant at 10:45 AM

Get ready to roll in style! Prizes will be awarded for Best Decorated carts, so go all out with your creativity—or just come as you are and join the fun!

We encourage everyone to bring candy or treats to share along the parade route. Let’s make it a sweet ride for all!

Come celebrate with us and make this year’s parade the best one yet!

06/27/2025

So important for our visitors that plan to hike or explore!

Google Maps is great—until it needs a signal you don’t have.

In the Wichita Mountains, cellular-based apps like Google Maps can stop working completely once you lose service. That means roads may not load, trailheads may disappear, and GPS routing can send you in the wrong direction.

🛑 Roads may not appear correctly
🛑 GPS can send you down closed or unsafe routes
🛑 Many trails and detours don’t show up at all

✅ What to use instead:
📲 Offline Maps like Avenza – uses GPS, not cell signal
🗺️ Trailhead kiosks and printed maps
🧭 Stop by the Visitor Center or local shops in Medicine Park – they carry trail maps and can help you plan your route

📌 Download maps before your trip. Screenshot trail signs. Tell someone your plan.

📣 Getting outdoors is awesome. Getting lost isn’t.

06/27/2025

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Remember to bring proper shoes for more strenuous walking and hiking. Heels, open toed shoes, and flip flops are usually not ideal. Instead, opt for sturdy, rubber-soled hiking boots with ankle support for dirt and gravel trails or a trusty pair of sneakers for paved, urban pathways.

Image: Screenshot with text, Flippy floppies may lead to sloppy slippies.

06/26/2025

Kayak Rentals – What You Need to Know!
We get asked all the time about kayak rentals in Medicine Park. While we don’t currently have rentals available within the Park, you’re in luck—Lake Lawtonka has kayak rentals for use on their beautiful waters!

Simply give them a call, and they’ll meet you at the landing with your reserved kayaks, ready to go. It’s an easy and scenic way to enjoy a day out on the lake! When you’re done, come hangout at one of our many delicious restaurants or recover with a restful night in a rental.

06/26/2025

Unique places to stay! The mod lodge won’t disappoint!

06/26/2025

Great summer kid program!

🌟🎉 Huge congratulations to these amazing Boy Scouts for completing their Junior Refuge Ranger badges! 🦋🌳

Your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm for nature conservation truly shine through. 🌿🌎 We are so proud of each one of you for taking this important step in learning about wildlife and protecting our natural habitats. Keep up the great work and continue to explore the wonders of the outdoors! 🚀👏