Switching It Up

Community events can be found just about everywhere this July. Strap in!  Firstly, the state beckons for Independence Day celebrations. A few of the (many, many) highlights include Tulsa FreedomFest, July 4 at the River Parks; LibertyFest, through July 4 across Edmond; the Laverne 4th of July Celebration, July 3-4 on Jane Jayroe Blvd.; Freedom Fest, July 3-4 at Yukon’s...

Entertainment Abounds

Whether it’s a comedian, concert or performance, there’s plenty of on-stage entertainment in July. In Tulsa, visit the River Spirit Casino Resort to enjoy comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias on July 19. Stick around the venue for the Beach Boys on July 20. Other Tulsa goodies to visit include the Doobie Brothers on July 2 at the BOK Center, as well...
Sports fanatics have their pick of options in July. In Tulsa, the Drillers are still truckin’ at ONEOK Stadium, with home games July 4-14 and July 30-31. If you prefer soccer, stick around the stadium for Tulsa FC's matches July 20 and 26. You can also head over to the BOK Center for Tulsa Oilers football July 13 and 19....
July has arrived and it’s VERY hot, so let’s head to the movies and cool down with plenty of action, comedy and horror!  First up, a sequel that may or may not need to exist: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Coming a whopping 30 years after Beverly Hills Cop III, this film again focuses on Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy), a...

Blayne Arthur

Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF), Blayne Arthur was sworn into the position in January 2019. The first woman to hold the office, Arthur has been heavily involved in agricultural policy for over a decade. A Chickasha native, Arthur spent her early life raising livestock and produce with her family. Upon graduation...
What many would call an underrated gem, Fait Maison – an upscale French restaurant in Edmond – is undoubtedly the stop for a special occasion.  Some may bristle at the concept of French fine dining – equating it to a stuffy atmosphere or unfriendly service. Not so! Fait Maison excels in superior service in a warm, comfortable and unrushed environment....
From outdoor attractions to museums, parks and everything in between, Oklahoma has plenty of free attractions that the whole family can enjoy. Save a few dollars and make lasting memories this summer.  Chickasaw National Recreation Area  Located in south-central Oklahoma along the Arbuckle Mountains, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area envelopes 10,000 acres of natural landscapes and wildlife.   Megan Wilkins, park ranger...

Outdoor Bound

Oklahoma's state parks are packed with activities for families to enjoy, hikes to try, rivers and lakes to swim in and fish upon, and ample spaces for camping excursions. We've got 38 state parks, and they each reflect Oklahoma’s unique geographical regions, says Sterling Zearley, director of Oklahoma State Parks, Lodges and Golf. Take, for example, the sand dunes in Little...
Route 66 – often dubbed the Mother Road or America’s Main Street – was one of the original highways created in the United States. Established on Nov. 11, 1926, the road has become one of the country's most famous, as it originally ran through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. The freeway was officially removed...
Oklahoma’s legendary sunsets are a spectacle, painting the horizon with hues of gold, purple and crimson that linger in the memory. Now picture yourself witnessing this natural wonder from the unique vantage point of a helicopter cockpit, where the vast expanse of Oklahoma sky becomes your canvas. SkyTours Hochatown and FlyTulsa Helicopters are just the ticket to see the colors...