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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...

OklahomaLake Guide Beat the heat at one of many Oklahoma lakes. We offer a quick breakdown of a few. Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees:  Perhaps Oklahoma’s most popular lake, Grand offers 46,500 surface acres of aquatic fun in northeast Oklahoma. Dock a boat year-round or rent one for the weekend. Find recreation at nearby state parks and privately operated facilities. Parasailing and...

Hans and Torrey Butzer of OKC’s Butzer Architects and Urbanism worked from a simple sketch to design and build this distinctive home on Lake Texoma near Kingston. The dwelling, noted for its unusual architecture, offers three gabled sectors, arranged along two ridgelines that descend towards the Lake Texoma edge. Dubbed La Niña, the home’s name is an ode to...