Representing a fragile ecosystem, freshwater lakes in Oklahoma present a particular challenge from Oklahoma’s sometimes-extreme weather.
With that in mind, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) – which oversees about 3,000 lakes and large ponds throughout the state – and the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) – which oversees water in eastern Oklahoma – keep a vigilant eye on water...
Teatime is not just for British blokes or grannies wearing lacy white gloves. Oh, no. Gen Z and Millennials are swimming in the tea revolution as they prioritize wellness, cultural values, ceremony, comfort … and beautiful social media moments.
“TikTok/social media is a big driving force for the growth of tea culture at the moment,” says Jonathan Khalilian, who ditched...
A dream came true for Shelley Patrick when the Mvskoge Waters Gallery opened Dec. 13 at the Jenks Riverwalk.
“We have been wanting this our entire lives,” says Patrick, a multidisciplinary artist and fashion designer who manages the gallery. “It’s the first and only tribally-owned art gallery in the greater Tulsa area.”
Patrick says Muscogee artists now have “a place to show...
To most Oklahomans, cicadas are just those loud, annoying bugs we deal with each summer, a true indicator that it’s more than likely very hot outside. But what are these bugs, really?
“Cicadas are members of the insect order Hemiptera, making them cousins of stink bugs, bed bugs, aphids and lanternflies,” says K. James Hung, Ph.D., assistant professor at the...
Spring’s right around the corner, and that means it’s time for an annual closet cleanout. If it feels like your space is bursting at the seams, don’t fret.
Julie Onstot is a design consultant for California Closets – a premier designer and installer of custom, luxury storage solutions for residential homes. Working in the Oklahoma branch, Onstot shares her...
For some five decades now, the husband-and-wife team of Vern and Lisa Robertson Stefanic have – both separately and together – been entertaining and enlightening Tulsa-area theatergoers in a dizzying variety of productions. And their fans, myself included, undoubtedly have favorite moments from the careers of actor-director Lisa and director-writer Vern.
I fondly remember, for instance, Lisa’s performance as...
My husband and I recently traveled to Rosewood Little Dix Bay for our birthday celebrations. Prior to booking our trip, I had never heard of this secluded resort situated on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. It came recommended through a mutual friend after discussing our ideal birthday trip without kids.
There are a few routes...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder affecting an estimated 3,000 to 6,000 Americans each year. For those afflicted, it can be a troubling and scary experience, as symptoms typically occur suddenly and unexpectedly.
Matthew Le, M.D., an OU Health pediatric physician and clinical assistant professor in pediatrics at the...
Often most active during the month of May, 70% of U.S. tornadoes taking place from March to June. So, how should Oklahomans respond to tornado watches and warnings here in Tornado Alley?
“The National Weather Service issues tornado watches and warnings,” says Rick Smith, the warning coordinator meteorologist for the National Weather Service in the Norman Forecast Office. “A watch...
Oklahomans – and visitors from around the world – flock to the Broken Bow area for a day, weekend or longer stay, drawn by the stunning Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend State Park and a variety of nearby attractions. This region is a fantastic family destination, too, with plenty of options for cabin rentals, outdoor adventures, spas and shopping.
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