Sometimes in life you need to let you geek side take over and explore an Old Castle.

I’ve always wanted to drive down to the Arbuckle Mountains in Central Oklahoma for a hike to explore the Old Collings Castle. Having lived in Oklahoma for all my life I couldn’t believe I hadn’t ever done this. And although the hike itself wasn’t long (lots of heat) we did spend a significant time climbing the steps of this old relic from the depression.

Collings Castle was built in the late 30’s. Doctor Collings was a professor at the University of Oklahoma and had a desire to build a summer home right along Honey Creek near the falls. I’ve read up on it a bit over the years. Lots of evenings were spent here during the 40’s with dinner parties and Mr. Collings entertaining his guest.

Overtime as his estate sold it off (what were they thinking) the Castle has detroiated. A lack of proper upkeep has excluded it to nothing more than a Oklahoma Mystery, overtaken with vines and trees, leaving isolated and standing as a place of imagination and exploration for childlike minds.

(My wife’s Sister and my brother in love)

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(Turner Falls large Waterfall)

(Very Skinny and Spiraly Staircase)