The Meinders Foundation Heritage Gardens

The Meinders Foundation Heritage Gardens. . , The Red River Journey , , The Red River area along the southern border of Oklahoma has been the site of events that shaped the history of the southern plains, the United States, and the world. American Indians hunted, traveled, traded and farmed the area for thousands of years. Explorers trapped animals and mapped routes for commercial development and settlers. Tribes across the eastern United States and later, other parts of the country, were moved to the region. Spies schemed and empires fought for the area's land and resources. Characters colorful, wicked, heroic, and tragic traveled through the area and made it their home. The Red River Journey explores, interprets, and highlights some of these remarkable people, stories, events, places, and adventures., The Red River Heritage Gardens, The history of Oklahoma has been influenced by the varied plants, wildlife, and geology found across the state. The Red River Botanical Heritage Gardens interpret some of the trees, bushes, flowers, and grasses that are found along the Red River and in other areas of the state. The park also explores some of the geologic features such as the Winding Stair Mountains in the Kiamichi Mountains, Arbuckle Mountains, and Wichita Mountains that strongly influenced the people and history of the southern plains., (sidebar:), The Red River Journey and the Red River Heritage Gardens are made possible through the generous sponsorship of the following:, The Meinders Foundation , Oklahoma Department of Transportation , Oklahoma City Federation of Women's Clubs , The Colonial Dames