The Oklahoma Water Resource Board convened a standard meeting at 9 a.m. April 19, 1995. No one knew that in less than a minute lives would be lost and others would be changed forever. At 9:01, a large explosion rang out. The Alfred P. Murrah federal building was the site of the nation’s worst domestic […]
Transitioning from calm waters to physically-challenging rapids, Oklahoma City’s Riversport Adventures park offers something for everyone, from Olympic hopeful to weekend warrior. The park offers people rapids challenges from a rookie level to category four, about as wild as whitewater rapids can go. The neat thing is you don’t have to venture off to the […]
Oklahoma City’s zoo rocks with the world’s largest elephant exhibit. Covering almost 10 acres, it’s about twice the size of the closest exhibit. Opened in 2011, the exhibit is one of the reasons Oklahoma City is considered one of the best zoos in the United States. The six Asian elephants in a large area that […]
As a kid, my nickname was “Cowboy.” I dressed as one every Halloween for as long as I can remember. I loved getting a new cowboy hat every year. I was ready to ride the range wearing my double gun holster, as my bike substituted for a horse. So, our visit to the National […]
It’s not often that you encounter an attraction connected to your family when you travel, but that’s what happened when we visited Oklahoma City. A mural, based on a poem by my eldest brother, John, was the basis for a mural featuring his likeness, as well as other Native Americans. John’s poem “See the Woman” […]
Oklahoma City offers an exciting reason why you should visit the same city every few years. OKC has grown and added new attractions and businesses since our last visit in 2012. The city is undergoing major development projects, which will add to its major league reputation. Meanwhile, current attractions and opportunities range from a revamped […]
April 19, 1995. This is the date that American-born terrorism struck in the heartland of America. This is the date that Timothy McVeigh parked a rental truck loaded with explosives in front of the Alfred Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. This is the day that one man ended lives and changed America. More […]
Route 66 – famous for “get your kicks on Route 66” – runs about 2,451 miles, from downtown Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in California. Yet, the longest stretch of drivable highway lies within the Sooner State. Oklahoma offers travelers about 400 miles of actual Route 66 pavement, along with the myriad of attractions […]
This is the first in a three-part series. The Labor Day holiday is a few days away, do you have your three-day weekend plans set? Are you tossing around the idea of getting out of town for the weekend? Maybe, a longer trip? Well, here are some locations to consider for weekend trips: Kansas […]
April 19, 1995. This is the date that American-born terrorism struck in the heartland of America. This is the date that Timothy McVeigh parked a rental truck loaded with explosives in front of the Alfred Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. This is the day that one man ended lives and changed America. More […]
