When the weather cooperates, there’s nothing quite like being outside on an afternoon in Oklahoma. One of the many ways people like to pass the time, especially when the wind is perfect, is by flying a kite.
“Kite flying has been around for over 3,000 years,” says Larry Stiles, president of Tulsa Wind Riders, a passionate club of kite-flying enthusiasts....
By the time Deana Martinez was three years old, “I was climbing all over everything,” she says. “So my mom put me in gymnastics.”
She thrived in the sport, and as a teenager started coaching as well as competing. She’s now been coaching for 30 years and owns Edmond Gymnastics Academy, where her students start as young as 18 months...
Over the years, the two best-known nicknames for Tulsa have had to do with petroleum: the Oil Capital of the World and the Magic Empire – the latter allegedly bestowed by the famous American General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing to reflect his perception of the city as an oil boomtown.
There’s another one making the rounds these days: Land...
The suffix stan means “where one stands” or “land of,” so Tajikistan becomes land of the Tajiks, just as Scotland is the land of the Scots. In this case, the 'stan' has a lot of up and down to it. Ninety percent of Tajikistan is mountainous, and half of it is above 9,800 feet.
Except for China to the east,...
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 20% of U.S. adults live with chronic pain. Whether it’s the result of an injury or a medical condition, those suffering from chronic pain often experience limited mobility, additional health problems and mental health issues.
Samuel Korbe, M.D., is a pain medicine physician with Warren Clinic Pain Management in...
Water conservation matters in Oklahoma because our water resources are limited — and must support both today’s needs and those of future generations.
“With abnormally dry conditions across much of the state, and some portions of Oklahoma facing extreme drought, it’s important for everyone to do their part to conserve water,” says Kevin Wagner, Ph.D., the Oklahoma Water Resources Center...
Whether you’re hiking in search of ancient mysteries, cruising scenic byways or casting a line in pristine lakes, Heavener, Oklahoma, offers a wealth of outdoor adventures and historical explorations in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains.
This southeastern Oklahoma town in Le Flore County invites visitors to trek wooded trails, camp under starry skies, picnic with panoramic views and delve...
Caring for both body and mind becomes a powerful way to stay steady, strong and independent as people age.
Five areas of focus: mind, mobility, medications, multi-complexity and what matters most – help healthcare providers deliver holistic, patient-centered care, addressing the unique needs of older adults by looking beyond individual diseases to their overall well-being, according to Kathy Thompson, M.D.,...
The New Higher Education Landscape
A university education is expensive, and today’s students are increasingly seeking accommodations such as flexible schedules and better mental health support.
At Oklahoma Panhandle State University, “we do not equate flexibility with less rigor,” says university president Julie Dinger, Ph.D. “We see it as a modern delivery method paired with clear expectations. We are expanding both...
The Private School Guide features a user-friendly chart spotlighting a range of private elementary, middle and high schools in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, to help compare student-teacher ratios, tuition costs, foreign language options, religious affiliations and more.
