Hunting wild game has evolved from an ancient tradition to the formal process it is today, replete with licenses, formalized hunting seasons and more than one hundred legal hunt sites in Oklahoma alone.
To be legal to hunt, licensing depends on the season, resident status and age of the hunter, says Kelly Adams, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s communications...
Established the same year that Oklahoma became a state – 1907 – Blanchard has spent much of its existence serving as what some might call a “bedroom community,” i.e. somewhat isolated, yet within a few minutes’ reach of a major metro (in this case, Oklahoma City).
Lately, however, U.S. Census figures have borne out what is becoming most evident:...
Rob Ward is the fifth president and second alumnus to serve the Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain, a private, non-profit organization with a mission to provide exceptional multidisciplinary arts experiences that develop individual talent and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts.
Originally from McAlester, Ward was a three-time chorus student with institute, in addition to serving an additional...
One of Oklahoma’s latest developments is a $2 billion theme park that will contend with major amusement parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios. Named the American Heartland Theme Park, the 1,000-acre development centers around a nostalgic Americana theme, paying homage to the budding nation’s entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit.
Behind this large-scale project is the Mansion Entertainment Group, a performing arts...
Within Oklahoma’s some 70,000 square miles lie an array of wonders kindly provided by nature’s hand. One of the more spectacular offerings is only an hour’s drive west of Oklahoma City, where the Red Rock Canyon beckons travelers.
The nature destination, which was once a winter haven for plains Indians and later a stopover for wagon trains bound for the...
His name was Jim Millaway, but to a generation of Oklahomans, he was Sherman Oaks, or Mr. Mystery, or even sportscaster Stan Sharpe (“It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s whether you beat the point spread”), a character he created during his time as a morning-drive personality on radio station KMOD. His media visibility began in 1970 and...
As warmer weather approaches, seasonal recreation begins anew. A popular activity in Oklahoma that offers generally low stress and low buy-in is fishing. There are over 200 different bodies of water to cast your line, all of which are documented on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) website.
“ are able to filter their location according to region, or...
Road trip season is in full bloom, and although going out of state has its of pros, Oklahoma itself offers landmarks and roadside attractions a’plenty. Below you’ll find a list of entertaining, iconic and downright wonderful locations to help you start planning your multi-stop, Okie-centric route.
Pops 66
660 OK-66, Arcadia
Opened back in 2007, Pops 66 is a roadside attraction, gas...
Opened in 2003, Savastano’s has become – and remains – the place for authentic Chicago-style pizza in Tulsa. And the proof’s in the pudding – or the pie – as the joint has amassed nearly 3,000 Google reviews with an average of 4.5 stars.
The hefty menu seems intimidating, but everything on it is delicious. The signature deep dish pizzas...
Taking its name from the Marlow family – which included the five brothers whose curious, tragic Texas adventures are chronicled in Oklahoma folklore – the town of Marlow serves up a measure of good living for its residents, all while preserving historic roots.
The 2020 U.S. Census revealed a population of about 4,400, but Marlow Chamber of Commerce director Destiny...
