Tag: Grand Lake

Located in the northeast corner of Delaware County and skirting the eastern shore of the massive Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees, Grove has a population a shade over 7,000. That figure holds during the week, but on any given weekend, it can swell manyfold. Grove Area Chamber of Commerce president Donnie Crain asserts – only partly in jest – that...

The Rising Tide of Popularity Having fun, making memories and staying safe are top priorities for many this summer. At the lake, you can do all that and more.  Since COVID-19, many have moved their permanent residences to Oklahoma’s varied bodies of water.  Joe Harwood is president and owner of Arrowhead Yacht Club and Marina, which operates several ports, including one at...

Hayley Moser, manager at Sail Grand Waterfront in Afton, describes parasailing as “a unique combination of exhilaration and relaxation.” Allen Aboujeib, owner of Bluewater Divers in Norman, uses similar terms as he raves about scuba diving. Whether it’s a bucket-list item, a weekend adventure or a way to jazz up a vacation, Oklahoma offers a range of experiences that vendors...

Fireworks, cookouts, live music and family fun comprise a festive Fourth of July around the state. In Jenks, visit Boomfest at Riverwalk on July 4 for numerous family events and music beginning at 2 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Mosey over to Tulsa’s River West Festival Park and Veterans Park for some of the best spots in the city...