Fall has arrived, and with it comes nicer weather for outdoor activities before, during and after the Halloween season. There are plenty of options – from pumpkin patches and haunted cruises to food trucks, hayrides and so much more. If you’re looking for something spooky, something family friendly, or something in between, Oklahoma has you covered.
Stillwater Pumpkin Patch
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The RIVERSPORT Oklahoma Trailhead and Bike Park expansion opens this fall. New additions will create a trail hub in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District, which is located at the intersection of I-35 and I-40 along the Oklahoma River, connecting to the OKC metro’s 80 miles of trails. And the construction coincides with trail completions, all while complimenting the Boathouse District’s...
Tucked in the woods, tucked in the Ouachita foothills, tucked just inside Oklahoma’s stateline with Arkansas stands a sandstone slab that untucks plenty of debate.
The Heavener runestone, about 12 feet tall, 10 feet wide and 16 inches thick, with eight carved letters on it, has made historians, archaeologists and runologists wonder just what the futhark is going on.
Those letters,...
Memorable meals at Sparrow Modern Italian often start with signature, handcrafted cocktails or your choice of a variety of Italian wines. Modernized classics from chefs Jeffery Holloway and Joel Wingate include starters like fritto misto with black tiger shrimp, calamari and lemon aioli, or perhaps try house made crispy fried mozzarella with blush sauce. Salads include the Tuscan kale...
Tiny Bubbles
Nestled in the Shoppes at Northpark in OKC, Tiny Bubbles is a hidden gem destination for wine, craft cocktails, pizza, shared plates and brunch goodies.
Let’s start with the restaurant’s namesake, shall we? Bubbles! There’s prosecco on tap, alongside a wide range of champagnes and sparkling wines. Browse among nearly 20 whites, plus rosés, oranges and reds. Signature cocktails...
Pet owners already know that a loving animal can make a bad day better. There are also organizations that foster this type of bond and help people deal with life’s ups and downs.
In 2001, special education teacher Terri Smith founded the Human Animal Link of Oklahoma Foundation because she saw that students diagnosed with a variety of emotional disturbances...
Dave Kollmann is president of the Central Region for Flintco, overseeing operations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Arkansas. A 30+ year company veteran, Kollmann has helped lead landmark projects including the renovation of Boone Pickens Stadium and the Oklahoma Capitol dome addition while championing a culture centered on quality, leadership and employee development. We caught up with Kollmann and...
E sports have booted up in a big way in Oklahoma.
As pandemic-related restrictions limited the state’s traditional high school and college sports outlets, esports — already an activity played remotely — used the opportunity to gain further traction around the state.
Last fall, Oklahoma City University unveiled its new Esports Management degree program, the first in the state. Elsewhere, the...
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Of the fifty states, Oklahoma ranks No. 2 for the economic impact/gross domestic product of the horse industry – sitting at 0.64% with 252,700 horses, right behind Kentucky.
Within the sector, horse breeding – a science-focused effort on producing genetically superior horses – requires a large financial investment with, typically, a strong ROI. Foals are raised for racing, competition,...
