Who's ready to get FUNKY?   Today we are discussing the Funky Monkey Inn in Afton, Oklahoma.   The Funky Monkey Inn is located on Monkey Island, OK, right in the heart of Grand Lake. Relax and unwind in one of our six unique and extraordinary movie themed rooms. The Shangri-La Golf Course, Marina, and multiple restaurants and entertainment are right down the street. You won't find a vacation rental like this one!   Founded in 1886, Afton, Oklahoma is a small town boasting several examples of classic Route 66 roadside architecture, water recreation and more. Take a trek on one of two stretches of the nine-foot-wide original Route 66 known as the Ribbon Road, or sample Scuppernog Jelly and blackstrap molasses at Miller Pecan Company.   The Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada 2022 - MOVIE Maker News.com   Oklahoma City Community College - OCCC is a public community college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The college was founded in 1972 as South Oklahoma City Junior College. Current enrollment of 18,549 students and is the second largest community college and the fifth largest public higher education institution in Oklahoma. A large percentage of OCCC students join or rejoin the local workforce each year.   Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #afton #monkeyisland #bandb #filmschool #okc

We ain't horsin' around!   Today we are discussing the Mowdy Ranch in Coalgate, Oklahoma.   Mowdy Ranch is Oklahoma's only Bureau of Land Management Public Off-Range Pasture for wild mustangs and one of only four such ranches in the United States. Located in the beautiful hills of southeastern Oklahoma, 10 miles northeast of Coalgate on Highway 31, this 4,000 acre ranch is home to nearly 400 wild horses or "mustangs."   Originally known as Liddle and located in the Pushmataha District of the Choctaw Nation, Coalgate, the county seat of Coal County.  The town began as a coal-mining camp in 1889 and at its height was shipping almost 30 carloads of coal per day. The town's name was changed from Liddle to Coalgate on January 23, 1890. A popular legend holds that the town was named after Colgate Hoyt, a MK&T director. Apparently, however, the name was taken from the steel gate or "coal gate" that separated the trains from the coal mines north of town.   Street art in Oklahoma City is the best in nation, USA Today says.   Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #coalgate #mustangs #horses #streetart #okc

What are you doing in August?   We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of August.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.   DOCOKC is hosting it's first non-fiction festival in Oklahoma City. DocOKC offers multiple awards categories, and is a designed to bring powerful documentaries from all over the world to an audience that loves real stories.   Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.   Established in 1915, the Mountain View Free Fair is an annual community fair and one of the oldest community fairs in the state. Highlights at the annual event will include carnival rides, live entertainment, games, arts and crafts, exhibits and hometown food stands.   The Town of Mountain View was born as a "tent city" in Washita County, and grew up as a permanent community in Kiowa County. In 1897, the railroad built a roundhouse here so the trains could turn around to return to Chickasha. Standing on that site in 1898, railroad officials suggested the name "Mountain View".   Oklahoma City's Horror Con is a Horror themed, family-friendly event! The show consists of celebrity guests, the BEST vendors in the region, cosplay, Q&A's panels, cosplay contests, Scaryokie, and many more spooky events.   Witness seasoned craftsmen transform wood, ceramics and other materials into works of art at the annual Woodcarving & Folk Arts Festival in Broken Arrow. For over 30 years, this event has celebrated the art of folk crafts and traditional carving practices, featuring woodcarvers, woodturners, woodworkers, wood burners, scroll sawyers and more.   Broken Arrow is full of hometown charm and suburban amenities. Visitors enjoy challenging golf courses and pampering day spas as well as unique shopping, interesting attractions and family-friendly festivals and events.   The Bristow Western Heritage Days Festival features a huge parade, a variety of vendors, live music, activities, contests and more. Join in for shopping, food and fun.   Bristow is a city in Creek County located in Oklahoma's Green Country.  Bristow began in 1898, when the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway built a track between Sapulpa and Oklahoma City. The town was named for US Senator, Joseph L. Bristow and is now located on historic Route 66.   Savor four days of hilarity when the Blue Whale Comedy Festival takes over the Tulsa Arts District. Held at several different venues, this district-wide festival brings together some of the sharpest minds from all spectrums of underground comedy, including stand-up, improv, film, podcasting and music.   Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events  #August #festival #movies #documentaty #okc #Convention #art #heritage #parade #concert #music #food #chickasawcountry #visitchoctawcountry #comedy

Serving hundreds of shoppers each week, the Lawton Farmers Market is a year-round market housed in our brand-new facility located at 77 SW 4th Street, in the heart of the historic Ware district in downtown Lawton, Oklahoma. Our mission is to support our southwest Oklahoma farmers by connecting consumers directly to local food producers, strengthening community bonds by bringing friends, neighbors, and visitors together to create a sense of community and social gathering, and educating the general public on the benefits of eating locally produced food. We act as a gathering place, as well as a resource, for learning about food, agriculture, and nutrition.

Lawton, OK is a city that features exciting events, amazing cultural attractions, as well as business opportunities. Arguably one of the most diverse cities in the United States, Lawton is also known for the hospitality of its community.

 

Is watermelon a fruit or a vegetable?   Today we are discussing the Watermelon Festival in Rush Springs, Oklahoma with Miss Taylor Abbott, the 2022 Watermelon Queen and Mary Hill the chairman of the festival.   The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival is an annual event celebrating the rush of local seasonal watermelons with watermelon-themed activities, carnival rides and family friendly entertainment. The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival has been an annual event since 1948, and has grown to over 20,000 festival-goers each year! The event will feature a seed-spitting contest, an arts and craft fair featuring over 100 vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, stage shows, on-site food vendors and a classic automotive show.   Rush Springs, OK Rush Springs has a tight knit and welcoming community. The town is best known for their Watermelon Festival and considers itself the Watermelon Capital of the World. During the Great Depression, a Civilian Conservation Corps project was initiated on the east side of Rush Springs to provide employment and improve the region. Young men were paid to construct terraces and ponds and to restore vegetation by replanting trees.   The Rush Springs Lions Club was chartered on July 12, 1932. The Rush Springs Lions Club is a charter chapter of Lions International, the largest service club organization in the world.   The Tulsa Zoo is 85 acres and is located in Mohawk Park. The zoo houses a wealth of wildlife animals including African Lions, penguins, alligators, flamingos, elephants, monkies, bobcats, and much more. Exhibits include the conservation center, Life in the Cold, Life in the Desert, Life in the Forest, Life in the Water, and The Lost Kingdom - to name a few.   Tulsa boasts an impressive amount of art deco architecture that goes toe to toe with the largest cities, a half billion-dollar park ranked best in the U.S. that beckons to be explored by all, a rich history of music that inspired a genre named after the city and so much more.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #rushsrpings #watermelon #festival #chickasawcountry #lionsclub #tulsazoo #tulsa

Are you the world's best shopper?   Today we are discussing the The World's Largest Garage Sale in Duncan, Oklahoma.   Join in on the annual World’s Largest Garage Sales held city wide. The Duncan Banner and the Chisholm Trail Shopper will have a Garage Sale inserts for residential garage sales and many of Duncan’s retail stores will have sidewalk sales as well as great deals inside.   Located in Southwest Oklahoma, Duncan has been a crossroad for cowboys to railroads to oil men. Today Duncan is a thriving community providing history, culture, arts and much more to both residents and visitors alike. The spirit that turned cowboys into legends, cattlemen into men of fortune, and oilmen into giants lives on in Duncan. From the stories of the Chisholm Trail to the new Crapemyrtle Trail, the museums, antique stores, and special retreats which share Duncan’s rich and colorful western heritage is an experience to remember. Year round events, recreational facilities, and outdoor activities renew visitors with the spirit of adventure from the old west.   From the Washita Valley Community News, Chickasha downtown park phase one groundbreaking has begun.   The Gateway to Southwest Oklahoma, Chickasha is home to nearly 17,000 people. The city is only 30 minutes south of the Oklahoma City metro area, easily accessible by U.S. Highways 81 or 62, or on four-lane Interstate 44. Visitors are drawn to the city for the Festival of Light, Arts Festival, sporting events and other entertainment opportunities.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #duncan #garagesale #parks #Festivaloflights #duncan #chickasha

What are you doing in July?   We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of July.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.   Cajun Festival is a celebration of Cajun food, music and arts/crafts which takes place around July 4 each year at the Grove Civic Center in Grove, Okla, sponsored by Jana Jae’s Grand Lake Festivals.   Grove is more than just a great place to visit; it is a caring community that offers its residents an unparalleled lifestyle. Residents and visitors alike enjoy fabulous fishing and water sports on one of the largest lakes in the country. The views are spectacular - especially our colorful sunsets - and our golf is top notch.   The McLoud Blackberry Festival which began in the 1940s, is one of the oldest continual festivals in the state of Oklahoma. Originally a celebration of the local cash farm crop, blackberries, the festival combined with an annual town picnic to form a larger event.   McLoud is a town in northwestern Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States, and is part of the Oklahoma City Consolidated Metropolitan Area. The population was 4,044 at the 2010 census, a 14.0 percent increase from the figure of 3,548 in 2000. The town was founded in 1895 and named for John W. McLoud, attorney for the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad.   Okie Hillbilly Handfishin' Tournament featuring a full day of events and activities for all ages. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, games and live entertainment throughout the day, and stick around for the main event when teams compete to take home top prizes in the noodling tournament.   Shaped by over 100 years of people, natural resources, and an abundant demand for opportunity. This is our story. Original Oil Fame. In the Boom Days of Oklahoma, the City of Nowata would become known worldwide for having the world's shallowest oil deposits. This reputation would start a wild race to pump the formations throughout the community.   AquaPalooza Grand Lake 2022, Grand Lake's largest on-the-water concert and raft up is set for Saturday, July 16, 2022. More Information June 24 Grand Meridian RV Resort's 5th Annual Grand Jam Music Fest September 2 Labor Day Weekend   Afton Founded in 1886, Afton, Oklahoma is a small town boasting several examples of classic Route 66 roadside architecture, water recreation and more. Take a trek on one of two stretches of the nine-foot-wide original Route 66 known as the Ribbon Road, or sample Scuppernog Jelly and blackstrap molasses at Miler Pecan Company.   72nd annual Indian Hills Powwow   Relax and reach a sense of inner peace at the Big Om Yoga Retreat. During this calming yoga retreat held at Quartz Mountain State Park & Lodge in Lone Wolf, immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from your normal routine. Book a stay at the lodge or camp with other retreat goers and bond over a fun weekend of yoga, workshops and hangouts ...   Lone Wolf is a town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 438 at the 2010 census, a decline of 12.4 percent from 500 in 2000. The town was named for Chief Lone Wolf, a warrior chief of the Kiowa who fought to preserve his people's autonomy and way of life.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events  #June #festival #concert #music #food #chickasawcountry #visitchoctawcountry #noodling

Are you ready for the rapids?   Today we are discussing the Blue River in Tishamingo, Oklahoma.   Beginning near Connerville in Johnston County, the Blue River flows southeast to the Red River. This spring-fed river has a designated trout area in the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area. Other fishing opportunities exist for black bass, crappie, as well as channel and blue catfish. Camping facilities are available only at the Blue River Campground.   Float trip opportunities by kayak are available on this Class II-III river, offering several falls and ledges, dependent on seasonal waterfall. No commercial outfitters along the river are allowed and public access points are limited. Supplies and information can be found at Scotty's Blue River One Stop, located at the entrance to the public hunting and fishing area. A Blue River Conservation Passport is required of all persons who enter or use the Blue River area, unless exempt. Check with the Oklahoma Wildlife Department for availability and criteria.   Tishomingo, Oklahoma is the Chickasaw Nation's historic capital and heart of Blue River. Explore the Chickasaw influence by visiting the Chickasaw Council House Museum and the Chickasaw National Capitol Building. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful Blue River, a trout-fishing destination and home to the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. Guests can sleep in comfort with a stay at Cedar & Stone Bed and Breakfast and explore plenty of antiques at Junk Stars during their trip. Come time to eat, pay Nacho Mama's Casa a visit, or dive into delicious entrees before catching live entertainment at Blake Shelton's Ole Red Tishomingo.   Scotty's Blue River One Stop at the entrance to the the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area carries fishing gear, convenience items, serve breakfast and lunch.  They also have full RV hookups.   KFOR-TV is a television station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, affiliated with NBC. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside independent station KAUT-TV. Both stations share studios in Oklahoma City's McCourry Heights section, where KFOR-TV's transmitter is also located. kfor.com   News Story   The Common Room is a veteran owned & founded lounge located inside the Chickasha Inn. Wanderers and adventurers should stop in to share a drink and a laugh.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #hiking #camping #water #tourism #fishing #kayak #river #spiderman #devon #tishamingo

Do you camp like a pro?   Today we are discussing Lake Wister State Park in Wister, Oklahoma.   A gateway to the beautiful Ouachita National Forest, Lake Wister State Park in southeast Oklahoma offers five camping areas around the 115 miles of scenic shoreline. This outdoor haven offers park visitors a variety of activities including hiking, camping, biking, boating and water skiing on the 7,300 surface acres of Lake Wister. As an added bonus, the park is also equipped with a water spray park, a popular destination for children and adults alike. Nestled in a ring of pine and oak covered mountains: the Sans Bois, Jackforks, Kiamichis and Ouachitas, lodging facilities at Lake Wister State Park include 15 cabins, RV sites with full hook-ups or some with water and electric only, and tent sites. All RV and tent sites must be reserved online. Book one of the 15 cozy cabins within the park and enjoy lake or park view cabins complete with stone-framed fireplaces and easy access to hiking trails. The park's one or two-bedroom cabins, surrounded by groves of dogwood, wild cherry and northern spruce, accommodate four to six guests and feature one to two queen-size beds in each bedroom with linens, sleeper sofas and a 32-inch flat screen TV. Each cabin also comes complete with kitchen, restroom with shower and air conditioning. Please keep in mind that dishes and cookware are no longer stocked in the cabins. Two cabins have accessible main and bathroom entrances, and pets are welcome to stay in a select number of cabins at the park for a daily pet fee. Lake Wister State Park also offers a fully-equipped group camp that can accommodate up to 100 visitors and includes a full kitchen and dining hall. Lake Wister State Park welcomes wildlife watchers, nature photographers and anyone wishing to escape into the great outdoors. Hunters will enjoy the nearby Wister Wildlife Management Area. A waterfowl area is also located within close proximity to the park. The Poteau River, Oklahoma's only river that flows north, feeds into Lake Wister along with the Fourche Maline and a half dozen or more mountain streams provided fresh cool water perfect for fishing. An abundance of northern bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass are available for the angler.  Facilities at the park include comfort stations with showers, picnic tables, group picnic shelters, lighted boat ramps, an unlighted gravel ramp, playgrounds and a swimming beach. Challenge friends and family to a round of miniature golf at the park's miniature golf course. Hiking trails include a self-guided nature trail and a 6.4-mile hiking trail that takes visitors into the surrounding wilderness to view wildlife such as deer, ducks and rabbits. During the winter months, wintering golden and bald eagles can be seen soaring overhead.   Wister is located in central Leflore County and in the northern portion of the Ouachita National Forest near Lake Wister, US Highways 271 and 270 pass through the town. McAlester is located 55 miles almost due west, and the Oklahoma-Arkansas border lies 20 miles east of Wister. Wister has a population of around 1,100 people within city limits.   News story from KFOR - KFOR-TV is a television station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, affiliated with NBC. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside independent station KAUT-TV. Both stations share studios in Oklahoma City's McCourry Heights section, where KFOR-TV's transmitter is also located.   Burgerland in Davis is more than a simple burger joint. Open early, Burgerland offers a full breakfast menu including biscuits, grits, pancakes, custom omelettes and hash browns. As you would expect from the name, Burgerland has six different types of burgers, but they also have an extensive menu featuring hotdogs, burritos, pork chops, chicken fried steak, catfish, shrimp and even liver and onions. Just like the diversity of their menu, Burgerland offers more than fries to complete your basket. Round out your meal with onion rings, sweet potato fries, stuffed baked potato, seasoned curly fries, fried okra or squash and of course, tater tots.   DiCintio's Pizza Cucina serves up authentic, New York-style pizza from its oven in Marlow. With a New York City transplant at the helm, patrons can count on DiCintio's to create tasty, thin crust pizza packed with fresh toppings. Give the Don a try and load up with Canadian bacon, sliced Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, New York sauce, beef, pepperoni, black olives, fresh mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. The Spring Chicken features basil pesto and diced white chicken, while the White Pizza comes generously dolloped with ricotta, pecorino, romano, parmesan and mozzarella cheese and alfredo sauce. After munching on a pizza pie or pizza slices, be sure to round out the meal with gelato and brownies.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.     Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL     #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #hiking #camping #water #tourism #cabins #wister #stateparks