Aging well requires thoughtful choices. We offer some tips on how to balance activity, diet and social engagement in order to enjoy life’s simple pleasures without compromising your well-being.
Healthy and Active Living
Staying physically active is crucial as one ages, but it’s equally important to avoid overexertion.
“Research shows that moderate, consistent exercise improves cardiovascular health, reduces the risk of...
Beavers Bend State Park
Beavers Bend State Park is located in the mountainous region of southeast Oklahoma along the shores of Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River.
“There are so many things to do here for spring breakers that I don’t think I can list them all,” says Kaitlyn Rivas, a communications specialist and researcher for Beavers Bend State...
The pre-COVID era was drawing to a close when Erik Reynolds, who helped kick-start Tulsa’s fine dining renaissance when he opened Smoke on Cherry Street eight years before, decided to build a branch of the restaurant in Owasso.
“My partners bought the property,” Reynolds recalls. “It was big enough for two restaurants, and we had to come up with something...
In 2007, an Oklahoma City University team won a national softball championship. Rachel Cope was on that team. From this experience she learned two things that would guide her future life as a restaurateur: the value of teamwork and the joy of success.
What she didn’t know at this point was that she was destined to be a restaurateur. She...
If you can think of a category to celebrate, we’ve probably got you covered within our six expansive sections – Home, Services, Health and Wellness, Shopping, Entertainment, and Dining. We toast to Oklahoma’s best bars, salute our hardworking lawyers, sing the praises of local construction companies and give a standing O to our most mouthwatering burger joints.
And remember –...
Enjoying Oklahoma wildlife can be part of the overall experience of living in-state. With a few tips from local experts, or from doing a little research on your own, that experience can be greatly enhanced and keep everyone – and thing – as safe as possible.
“Oklahoma is a bit of a melting pot of habitats,” says Jena Donnell with...
Just how much is the Oklahoma music scene worth to the folks at the Red Dirt Relief Fund?
The answer: At least a million bucks.
That’s how much the Tulsa-based nonprofit organization has provided in emergency financial assistance to the state’s music-industry pros since 2012, when it all began.
“I think we started with $10,000,” says Katie Dale, the group’s co-founder and...
Oklahoma has long faced challenges in education. But in July, WalletHub released its 2025 study, States with the Best and Worst School Systems. Using information from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Department of Education, ACT scores and other components, the study ranked Oklahoma at 50th out of 51st (with Washington D.C. included) in quality of public schools, ahead...
Cow & Cabbage
A combined specialty grocer and restaurant celebrating Oklahoma’s agricultural heritage, Cow and Cabbage on Tulsa’s Cherry Street aims to support local farmers and enhance food accessibility, all while serving up delectable dishes to hungry diners.
The grocer side of Cow and Cabbage provides everything from regionally raised meats to produce, dairy, eggs, soups, sauces, broths and butters.
On the...
From once-in-a-century Route 66 celebrations to athletic championships and long-awaited infrastructure upgrades, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the Sooner State. We explore the biggest events, new developments and everyday experiences that will help keep the post-holiday slump at bay.
Community Events Galore
This year marks the centennial for U.S. Route 66, which will bring new experiences...
