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more than 20 park areas managed by the Corps of Engineers, and some state parks. The lake includes 225 miles of shoreline and spans 19,000 acres. There’s also the Three Forks Nature Center featuring three trails, live animals, and offers learning programs throughout the year. For more information on things to do, contact the Fort Gibson Lake Association at www.fortgibsonlakeassociation.org; 918-682-4314; info@ fortgibsonlakeassociation.org. Fort Gibson Lake has a number of marinas, including Paradise Cove Marina, Cypress Cove Marina & Cabins, Long Bay Marina, Whitehorn Cove Marina, Pelican Point Marina & Hotel Resort and Three Forks Harbor. State Parks Those around the lake include Little Blue and Disney State Park, Cherokee Landing State Park, Honey Creek State Park and Bernice State Park. North of U.S. Highway 60 at the Neosho-Spring river confluence is Twin Bridges State Park. Public boat ramps are available. Sequoyah State Park is west of Tahlequah and Hulbert on State Highway 51. It features an 18-hole golf course and pro shop, nature center, marina and boat rentals, nature trails and more. There are a number of cabins and Western Hills Guest Ranch. 1700 E. OLD RIVER RD. TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464 918-431-1528 July 2020 • Green Country Scene • Lake & River Edition | Tahlequah Daily Press 15