Just the thought of running a marathon can be intimidating.
Whether you love running and just haven’t had time to participate in an event, or you want to challenge yourself to get truly in shape, there are steps you can take to get both your body and your mind ready.
“Start with a visit to the doctor if you don’t...
Beginning its life as a critical stop on the historic Chisholm Trail – the famed path that, in the late 1800s, saw thousands of cattle herded from Texas to markets in Kansas – Duncan is an anchor of southwest Oklahoma that continues to leave its mark.
Far from isolated, the Stephens County seat of just over 23,000 residents offers abundant...
Forming good habits can be tough full stop, but especially hard when it comes to money. However, learning how to manage your family’s finances can provide you and your loved ones with a greater sense of security and a better quality of life.You can get on the right track with a little help.
Track, Track, Track
In the age of paper...
When you think Oklahoma sports, you probably think football. Or maybe basketball. Or baseball … or softball, or soccer, or BMX, or kayaking. The point here? Oklahoma has a hand in so many semi-pro and pro sports, which not only enhance state pride, but boost our bottom line, too.
In this year’s sports feature, we examine the unique foothold Oklahoma...
What Does Aging Gracefully Look Like?
“Aging gracefully includes being able to continue doing what you love to do on your own terms and having the freedom to make those choices,” says Valerie Bomar, the associate executive director of Covenant Living at Inverness (CLI) in Tulsa.
It is important, as the years add up, to make purposeful choices that can help...
Bluegrass & Chili Festival
You’ll want to make your way to downtown Pryor on Sept. 6-7 for the annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival. A perfect combination of live music, shopping, dining and family-friendly entertainment, there’s a reason this free event has remained an Oklahoma favorite for so long.
Just a few of the activities include a car show with 50 class...
Charming, restless, a bundle of kinetic energy, Hailey McDermid is larger than life. Her grandfather was a Hollywood producer, but even his best screenwriter couldn’t have dreamed up Hailey’s backstory.
Her mother was a beatnik poet and psychologist, her father was a hippie from Fresno, and Hailey grew up in a toy store in Tucson. When Hailey was 17, her...
Frank and Lola’s
Self-described as a neighborhood restaurant and bar, Frank & Lola’s sits pretty in the heart of historic downtown Bartlesville. There, you’ll find high-quality American cuisine in a family friendly atmosphere.
Begin with green chili cheese fries, calamari or loaded cheese fries. If you’re still hungry after that, you’re in luck! There are plenty of tempting entrees to try....
Milo, located adjacent to the Ellison Hotel in Oklahoma City, pays homage to the Oklahoma-grown grain sorghum (also called milo). The restaurant is reveling in the talents of its new executive chef, Beth Lyon, who brings 25+ years of culinary experience and plenty of dynamic vision.
“If you couldn’t grow food, you weren’t eating,” says Lyon in reference to American...
