Vacation. Vay Cay Shun. Really, seriously how many times in our lives does the opportunity arise for a true getaway? I’m not talking about trips to visit relatives, with the usual family drama that eventually ensues, or even a lake … Continue reading
By Barbie Elder Are the unseasonably hot temperatures giving you cabin fever? Are you lingering in front of the frozen food aisles at the grocery store? Do you yearn for the cool mist of water on your face? Oklahoma … Continue reading
By David Althouse In the days of the great cattle drives, the Chisholm Trail held the excitement of lightning storms, sudden stampedes, hazardous river crossings and brushes with marauders. Today, the famous corridor and the assorted Chisholm Trail museums … Continue reading
By Randy C. Anderson Safari – n [Swahili, journey] (1868) 1. the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition esp. in east Africa; also: such a hunting expedition 2. journey, expedition Just the word “safari” conjures up vivid images … Continue reading
By Barbara Elder It offers an ethereal sound – one that rises and falls with the breath of the earth, with the rhythm of the heart. It passes from generation to generation like a whisper of life, carrying with it … Continue reading
By Barbie Elder Springtime is welcomed in Oklahoma each year with the arrival of Muskogee’s annual Azalea Festival. Considered one of the top events in our state, this month-long event kicks off April 1, and special events are held … Continue reading
By Randy C. Anderson Spring is just around the corner, and if you love nature’s reawakening, your time of year has arrived – unless, of course, you suffer from allergies. The wildflowers will be blooming, butterflies will be about, … Continue reading
By Barbie Elder You might think that bed and breakfast inns are old and stuffy, or won’t give you the privacy you desire for a romantic escape. But B&Bs have really evolved in the last decade. Demand for smaller, boutique-style … Continue reading
By Judy Brotton Depending on which list you consult, there are over 100 casinos in our state, along with various bingo halls, racetracks and Indian trading posts. Casinos are ranked in size not only by their square footage, but also … Continue reading
By Randy C. Anderson I am not a cold weather person, but I have always loved Christmas, which is the bright spot of winter for me. There are events of all kinds to enjoy – school plays, church pageants, … Continue reading
