The Dog Iron Ranch, located about two miles east of Oologah, Oklahoma, United States, is a historic ranch which is the birthplace of humorist Will Rogers. It was donated to the State of Oklahoma by the Rogers family, and is now owned and operated by the Cherokee Nation.
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YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN AVIATION ENTHUSIASM TO HAVE A GREAT TIME HERE - great for all ages & you can bring your dog! AND ALL IS FREE. Each year this location has a celebration where 100 vintage aircraft (some dating back to WWI), helicopters & Ultralite come in/land on there grassy plain in front of home. There is 1 right after another taking off, taxi on runway, or landing - right in front and over you. All quite exciting & entertaining! You can bring folding chairs & walk amongst the parked airplanes. There are farm animals for children to pet. Also, some food & souvenir booths. Parking available & there are people directing where to park. Go at least by 8:30 AM; otherwise, traffic starts backing up. Put this annual event on your calendar - this year was 8/13/22! HIGHLY...
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My wife and I have been here several times and she has said.." If Heaven doesn't look like this....I don't want to go." It is one of the most peaceful places we have ever been to. The birthplace home is a masterpiece of history. To see the place Will Rogers was born is as amazing as the man himself. As you walk around the property, there are donkeys, chickens, goats and peacocks amongst other animal all walking free. There is an area they allow you to camp on the lawn with power and water... no sewer though. It is/was $ 15.00 per night but check for the current price. It also has an area for a picnic lunch on the property. It is a very worth while trip and only about 15 miles from the Tulsa area. Entry to the home was by donation last time...
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Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch is a really great place to go catch the best view of Oolagah Lake in all of Oolagah! It's a great place to go for a quick venture to experience a place of history. It's an active ranch, so you'll also get to see some Longhorns, goats, chickens, and the sweetest little barn cat that my daughter fell in love with. I definitely suggest going here, especially if you have a fondness for Will. You get to walk his childhood home and imagine how much simpler life might have been out on that patch of land at the turn of the century.
*Update- 2023: The sweet little barn cat is still alive and doing great! She's got herself 3 new kitty friends. I still say, "Stop by sometime and enjoy the...
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