As the heat melts away and outdoor activities in Oklahoma become more tempting, consider horseback riding as a unique retreat. Tranquil yet exciting, horseback trail rides and lessons can be found throughout the state.
In Edmond, Susan Morey at Hallmark Farms starts her day bright and early. The 55-acre farm she owns is not only a place to enjoy riding...
Tulsa’s annual Hex House, which has gained national attention for its spooky jump scares, runs through Nov. 2 at Town West Center. Visit tulsahexhouse.com for dates.
Fear lurks around every rollercoaster at Fright Fest, inside Oklahoma City’s Frontier City through Oct. 31. Go to sixflags.com/frontiercity for a schedule.
Head to Sperry’s Psycho Path for unique attractions in October. Visit psychopathhaunt.com for...
Local Bison, on the ground floor of The Meridia apartments in downtown Tulsa, is a drink-and-dining experience presented by Tony and Emily Galvez, who created the joint with a focus on made-from-scratch dishes and local ingredients. They offer a happy hour, trivia nights, live music, a quirky, Oklahoma-favorites menu, with all sauces and seasonings created in house. Selections include...
Ingrid’s has served German and Euro-American food since 1977, so, when the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives showed up at the Oklahoma City mainstay, generations of diners weren’t surprised. Menu favorites include the daily lunch special, which always comes with the chef’s choice of something fresh and sweet from the bakery – pastries, cakes, pies, breads, croissants or...
In May, the University of Oklahoma appointed Joseph Harroz Jr., dean of the OU College of Law, as interim president for at least 15 months. Harroz’s term comes after the resignation of Jim Gallogly, who served less than a year following the long tenure of David Boren. Grandson of a Lebanese immigrant, Harroz grew up in Oklahoma City and...
Whether you’re riding on the City of New Orleans, taking the “A” train, letting the Midnight Special shine a light on you or dreaming of dinner in the diner aboard the Chattanooga Choo Choo, train travel holds a special spot in America’s heart – one filled with possibilities and adventure, hearkening back to a simpler, less hurried time.
Today’s Amtrak...
Smoke Woodfire Grill continues to draw those who want to linger over locally sourced, American cuisine on Tulsa’s Cherry Street and Owasso’s Main Street. Every serving of beef, pork, lamb, fish and poultry is prepared over an open flame or slow smoked, such as the scallops served with grilled corn, summer squash succotash, corn broth and green tomato jam....
New State, in the heart of the 16th Street Plaza District in OKC, had its official opening in the summer and has grilled its way to the top by quickly becoming the place to grab a great burger and a generous sip from the bar.
The cozy space, with a relaxed atmosphere and an uncomplicated, thoughtful menu, offers myriad burgers...
Cheesy in the best ways, the Oct. 11-12 Watonga Cheese Festival features parades, hayrides, a pumpkin patch and quirky contests.
Color fills the sky Oct. 18-19 at the Poteau Balloon Festival with tethered balloon rides, great eats and myriad entertainment.
Get festive aboard Oklahoma River Cruises’ Haunt the River rides, leaving from downtown OKC’s Exchange Landing from Oct. 11 to 26.
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Ironies abound with Oklahoma’s oldest continuously active military base and its longtime historian.
Fort Sill, just north of Lawton, is the state’s only remaining post constructed during the Indian Wars of the 1800s, according to Towana Spivey, who curated, interpreted and directed its museum from 1982 to 2011.
Oklahoma, today, prides itself on Native culture, but the federal government certainly didn’t...
