"Life in Our Neck of the Woods"
Life in MidAmerica’s “neck of the woods” is a life of richness and opportunity, a life of connection and contentment, of exploration and engagement. Look deeper to see why:
Advantages for every worker, every family, every stage of life.
The MidAmerica area checks all the boxes for relocating residents and families, whether in lower costs of living or the high-caliber K-12 schools where students graduate career- and college ready; in the superior healthcare facilities both off- and onsite at MidAmerica and in friendly, welcoming neighborhoods. And while Oklahoma’s housing market is one of the least expensive in the nation, opening more room in family budgets, the MidAmerica area offers options in lifestyles from downtown to small town, from lakeside to rural acreage. And now with the arrival of The District, the 153-acre development just next door to MidAmerica, an abundance of carefully planned residential, dining and retail options add even more choices to the mix.
In the heart of Green Country, recreation that refreshes and enriches.
Eighteen counties tucked in the northeast corner of the state, Green Country is an oasis in every sense, a source of natural wonder and refreshing recreation. The region boasts 40 lakes, more than any other region in Oklahoma. Four of those lakes are right here in Mayes County, including Lake Hudson and the magnificent Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees, a nationally acclaimed destination for bass fishing and outdoor recreation and for attractions ranging from museums to riverboats to casinos.
More than half of Oklahoma’s registered state parks are also in Green Country, including the Grand River State Park, the Natural Falls State Park and the Sequoyah State Park. And Green Country is rich in eco-treasures, home to six (6) of Oklahoma’s 11 ecoregions, opening natural adventures set against waterfalls and forests, lush Ozark mountain terrain and the dramatic vistas of one of the nation’s last tallgrass prairies. Here in Mayes County, there’s also the Pryor Creek Nature Trail for hiking and biking. The MidAmerica area believes in the importance of parks, bike trails and other natural resources, and the region invests to support them.
Stronger roots and vibrant rhythms.
History runs deep in Green Country, from the Five Civilized Tribes to the founding of Route 66 to the oil that was foundational to Oklahoma’s early growth. Soak up the history in engaging explorations of museums, heritage and historic sites, and excursions down an iconic highway.
Music is also woven into Green Country DNA, from the classical to country to rock. So while symphony, ballet and opera are all part of the region’s cultural menu, Mayes County is also home to top music festivals like Rocklahoma and Born & Raised Music Festival.
Always something great around the corner and up ahead.
Weekends, weekdays and weeknights, summer, fall, winter and spring, all year long residents of all ages stay active and engaged. From festivals to film series, from rodeos to roundups, from summer fun to winter delights like MidAmerica’s winter ice rink, people here have more to look forward to—and that includes an enriching future, as our communities come together with a vital region-wide growth plan.