"The Wintering Grounds of the Bald Eagle"
Life is special here in the undiscovered natural beauty of north
Central Oklahoma. Nature and thousands of acres of sparkling waters
surround you and offer you an exciting array of opportunities. Here
in Kaw City on the "peninsula", fishing for Crappie and Channel
Catfish are the best in the region and during season we have the
best Whitetail deer and duck hunting in the state!
Whether you come to fish, hunt, boat, sail, hike, go four-wheeling,
or just lay back and relax, we have a unique place for your visit
in Kaw City. Camping is second to none with an abundance of public
and private RV locations, all within a short distance of Kaw Lake.
You'll have a choice of menus at local restaurants, and a place
to re-provision when you need fuel or supplies.
When you discover the 168 miles of Kawlake shoreline, 50,000 acres of
nearby open prairie, including a herd of buffalo, you are in for
hours of great outdoor entertainment!
Approaches:
BY CAR: North 90 miles on I-35 from Oklahoma City, or 80
miles south from Wichita, KS; east from Ponca City on Hwy 11; 90
miles northwest of Tulsa.
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The Story
Behind the Name
Kaw City was named for the Kanza Indians, called the Kaw by
locals. Old Kaw City was a busy place with a four-story hotel
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Kaw City Area Chamber of Commerce
 The Kaw City Area Chamber of Commerce is a group of active, dedicated volunteers who promote the Kaw Lake area. The business community includes the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma headquarters, convenience store, marina, school, city offices, restaurants, and manufacturing businesses. Many fund raising activities are held throughout the year (listed below). The Chamber is located in the Kaw City Community Building which is available for those needing a special place for a weekend retreat, a wedding reception, a family gathering or business meeting. The building offers paved parking, handicap accessible restrooms, a stage, sound system and small kitchen for refreshments. For rental information call 580-269-2276. |
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January
Bald Eagle Viewing
Kaw Lake is home to both wintering and nesting eagles. A total
of 275 American Bald Eagles were released as part of a reintroduction
effort by the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center (GMSARC)
between 1984 and 1992.
January is known as optimal eagle viewing time in Oklahoma.
Kaw Lake hosts a special eagle-viewing weekend every year
during January, providing information about eagles and a chance
to see these magnificent birds in their native habitat.
For more information on the Kaw Lake Eagle Watch, call the
Kaw Lake Office at 580.762.9494 or Kaw City Area Chamber at 580-269-2276. |
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| 2008 events for the Kaw City Area Chamber of Commerce |
- Eagle Watch January 19, 2008 – Saturday
- Chamber Banquet Feb. 11, 2008 – Monday
- Chili Cook-Off March 15, 2008 – Saturday
- Sock Hop April 5, 2008 – Saturday
- ‘Friends of the Library Tea Party’ April 19, 2008 – Saturday
- Trash Off April 26, 2008 – Saturday
- Kaw City Museum Reunion May 25, 2008 – Sunday
- Miss Kaw Lake Pageant June 7, 2008 – Saturday
- Christmas in July July 5, 2008 – Saturday
- City Wide Garage Sale Sept. 19-20 – Fri. & Sat.
- Haunted Hollow (Terry & Harold Roberts) Oct. 25, 2008 – Saturday
- Live Auction Nov. 15, 2008 – Saturday
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