Vividly turquoise and fed by melting snow, Lake Louise is a stunning blue sapphire cradled in the Rockies, colored by sunlight as it reflects off suspended glacial sediment. In the summer, the lake’s hue presents a striking contrast to the red canoes floating above.
Named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the sixth of Queen Victoria’s nine children, Lake Louise is...
Aaron Wilson, 37
StillwaterOwner, Wilson Auto Family and Wilson Powersports
Aaron Wilson has his hands full as the owner of three different enterprises: Wilson Chevrolet, Wilson Buick-GMC-Cadillac and Wilson Powersports. “I have the privilege of working with 110 employees across the three storefronts in Stillwater,” he says. Before he joined the auto industry, Wilson used his economics degree as an analyst...
A gritourism is defined as any activity on a farm or ranch that invites the public to visit. Activities can be recreational, or for entertainment or educational purposes. Examples include farm museums, petting zoos, riding stables and ranch-stay experiences. Oklahoma has a variety of agritourism opportunities all year-round.
Oklahoma Heritage Farm and Market
This farm is located in Ramona, midway between...
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting, and on any given weekend, the activity generates big bucks nationwide. If Gov. Kevin Stitt and certain lawmakers prevail, sports wagering will be legalized in Oklahoma. The state is among several others that currently do not allow legal sports betting – with major hold-outs...
Committed to fighting the opioid overdose epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helps support states and communities through monitoring trends, research, supporting providers and healthcare systems, as well as increasing public awareness. Recently, the CDC updated its Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain, originally released in 2016, with renewed emphasis on non-opioid alternatives and...
The Oklahoma Historical Society has proudly cultivated The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, an online resource available to educate readers on Oklahoma’s history, including notable men and women. Though the list is extensive, and time spent researching would be of value, Elizabeth Bass, Ph.D., director of publications for the Oklahoma Historical Society, shares some insight on just a...
Oklahoma-based trailblazer Stephanie Miller is changing the face of comfort food. As executive chef at the Hamilton Supperette and Lounge in OKC, she proudly serves up “Okie-focused” menu items rooted in her home state. Together with her partners at Killer Squid Hospitality, Miller has become one of the hottest names in town.
Having grown up in Norman, Miller attended the...
At 50 majestic feet tall, Chief Standing Brave proudly and heroically stands sentinel over Big Cabin, a quiet community in the southern tip of Craig County. The town, once proclaimed the safest place in Oklahoma, adjoins one of the busiest highway intersections in the state.
Big Cabin, with an estimated population of about 250, is home to two busy truck...
Whether you are a soon-to-be mom or dad, occasional babysitter or beloved grandparent, it never hurts to review some safety basics for babies and toddlers.
Here are a few tips to get started:
Install a working smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm in every bedroom and on every level of your home.
Ensure your baby’s crib is moved away from furniture and...
