A Great Family Getaway

Nature’s Ocean of Grass and Alluring Charm

By: Value News | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: June 2026

The largest protected piece of tallgrass prairie, with more than 39,650 acres, is home to more than 2,500 bison. Shutterstock.

The largest protected piece of tallgrass prairie, with more than 39,650 acres, is home to more than 2,500 bison. Shutterstock.

Wide open weekend, two days, and wide-open spaces. Osage County offers bison and bald eagles to cinnamon rolls and ziplines. A great family getaway!

Whether you are taking in the vibrant colors of our sunsets, exploring miles of hiking trails, or experiencing the warm hospitality of our small towns, Osage County is a place where memories are made.

Tallgrass Prairie

The largest protected piece of tallgrass prairie, with more than 39,650 acres, is home to more than 2,500 bison. Spend the afternoon soaking up mother nature’s finest and watch the buffalo roam. Head over to Skiatook and have lunch at one of the favorite local eateries, spend time at Skiatook Lake enjoying the scenery or rent a boat and test the water-refreshing in the summer.

Osage County, supported by Visit The Osage, is a Value News and Green Country Tourism Premier Place.

Osage County, supported by Visit The Osage, is a Value News and Green Country Tourism Premier Place.

Hominy, Oklahoma

Hominy is a place where oil and cattle industries blend with Native American influence to create a cultural heritage that is truly unique. Steeped in history, it was once home to the Hominy Indians Profession Football Team, a group of primarily Native American players who beat the New York Giants in an exhibition game in 1927.

Explore visittheosage.com/itineraries for day trips, a weekend away, family activities and a variety of great events, food, accommodations, and things to do!


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