Only in OKlahoma Show

Anybody ever tell you to jump off a cliff?    Today we are discussing the Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park in Hinton, Oklahoma.   Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park offers breathtaking views, hiking trails, camping, RVing, swimming, nature watching and so much more! Learn more overnight amenities Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park offers several overnight lodging options including glamping, primitive camping as well as RV sites.   Hinton is located in northeastern Caddo County, and was the site of the Great Plains Correctional Institution, the state's first private prison.   ACCESS Oklahoma stands for Advancing and Connecting Communities and Economies Safely Statewide. This $5 billion, 15-year long-range plan identifies and addresses on-going highway infrastructure needs to improve access to communities across the Oklahoma turnpike network.   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 #parks #hinton #tourism #fishing #camping #frontiercountry

Do you need more festivals on Route 66?    Today we are discussing the 18th annual Tabouleh Festival in Bristow, Oklahoma.   The Tabouleh Fest is brought to you by the Bristow Historical Society. Visitors will enjoy craft vendors, carnival rides, the Miss Tabouleh Pageant, a children's area, a talent show and trolley rides. Saturday's festivities kick off immediately following the annual Wildflower Run, one of the premier 5K runs in the state.   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.   The Bristow Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Bristow, Oklahoma and the immediate surrounding area.   The Tulsa King, a tv series starring Sylvester Stallone, follows an Italian mobster who faces with the startling task of reestablishing his Italian mafia family in Tulsa, Oklahoma.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #rt66 #festival #bristow #tourism #foodie #greencountry

What are you doing in April?   We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of April.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.   A spring tradition in Idabel, the Dogwood Days Festival features something for everyone and prides itself on providing good, old-fashioned family entertainment. Bring the entire family and enjoy a bike show, chainsaw carving demonstrations, free concert, scavenger hunt, dance troupes, and even a lawn and garden show.   Idabel Discover flower power in Idabel, Oklahoma, the "Dogwood Capital of Oklahoma", where springtime tours showcase the area's champion blooming dogwood trees. See Native arts from Oklahoma and all over the world at the Museum of the Red River, where visitors can also view a dinosaur skeleton discovered in the area.   The Made in Oklahoma Festival in Seminole is a great opportunity to browse food, wine, crafts and a number of other products that are Oklahoma grown and Oklahoma made. Local crafters will display and sell their homemade wares, and a wide assortment of food vendors will offer delicious eats on Main Street.   Seminole Named after the Seminole Nation, one of the Five Civilized Tribes that settled in the area, Seminole, Oklahoma is home to Seminole State College and the challenging Jimmie Austin Municipal Golf Course. Oil played a starring role in Seminole's local history, as the Greater Seminole Area was once one of Oklahoma's 22 "giant" oil fields.   The annual Holy City of the Wichitas Easter Passion Play is a narrated dramatization of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The "Prince of Peace" Easter Pageant is the longest-running of its kind in the United States.   Located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge just 22 miles northwest of Lawton, the Holy City of the Wichitas stands on a 66-acre area that looks much like Israel during Biblical times.   The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is a one-of-a-kind destination in southwest Oklahoma. Located near Cache and Lawton, the refuge spans over 59,000 majestic acres and is home to free range buffalo, Texas longhorn cattle, prairie dogs, elk and deer.   Lawton, Oklahoma is your passport to adventure. Learn area history at The Museum of the Great Plains, which features archaeological and cultural artifacts and a trading post replica. Read a chapter of Oklahoma's rich military history at Fort Sill National Historic Landmark & Museum, an active Army fort established in 1869, where you'll find a museum that's comprised of 26 historic buildings and the gravesite of famous Apache chief, Geronimo.   The annual 89er Days Celebration commemorates the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie. On April 22, 1889, tens of thousands of excited Victorian-era land seekers lined the borders of the Unassigned Lands of central Oklahoma in preparation for the first of five land runs in the state.   Guthrie started as Oklahoma's territorial capital, Guthrie's ongoing restoration efforts make the town's downtown area the largest Historic Preservation District in the nation.   Celebrate the town that inspired the 1984 movie "Footloose" with a trip to Elmore City's Footloose Festival. This event commemorates the famous 1980 prom that ended the ban on dancing and inspired the community to get up and dance. Pull your favorite retro clothes out of your closet and enter the '80s Outfit Contest to compete for a trophy.   Elmore City is a town in Garvin County. The first business in Elmore City was opened by Jasper N. Black in an area just northeast of what is now Elmore City. Historians state that after Black opened his supply store in 1890 on Rock Creek, the number of settlers quickly grew and a community was formed called Banner. Banner quickly spread to the southwest and a post office was established and the name changed to Elmore for J. O. Elmore, another prominent business man. The word city was added to Elmore after the name was confused with Elmer in Jackson County. The city was incorporated as a community in 1898.   The annual Mural Fest 66 will bring live artists to Miami, a popular Route 66 destination, for a celebration of the arts along the Mother Road. Gather in the heart of downtown Miami to see large murals come to life on side-by-side buildings. Oklahoma artists will add their artwork to forthcoming murals during this event.   Pronounced My-am-uh, the city of Miami, Oklahoma is named after the Indian tribe that settled at the juncture of the Neosho and Spring Rivers. Route 66 winds through Miami's downtown area, where the Coleman Theatre, a Mother Road landmark built in 1929, was recently refurbished.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events  #April #festival #concert #music #idabel #seminole #holycity #easter #mountains #wildlife #lawton #89ers #Guthrie #chuckwagon #chickasawcountry #elmorecity #footloose #dance #mural #miami

Is there gold in them there hills?    Today we are discussing a story about a lost treasure in the Kiamichi Mountains near Rattan, Oklahoma.   The Kiamichi Mountains, located primarily in Pushmataha, McCurtain, and Le Flore counties has elevations reaching 2,500 feet above sea level.  The range lies in a frontal belt of the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma. The Kiamichi River, the mountains' major water system, flows through the range's northern edge.    Rattan is a town in Pushmataha County at the intersection of Oklahoma routes 3 and 93. Established in approximately 1910, Rattan was named for Rattan, Texas, from which a number of its early white settlers came.   Cherokee Nation is the sovereign government of the Cherokee people. They are the largest of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes and are based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation.   The purpose of the Cherokee Nation Film Incentive program is to encourage the production of film and television projects within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation and to hire Natives in all phases of production including development, pre-production, production, and post-production.    The Black Chronicle is an African-American weekly newspaper in the state of Oklahoma. Founded in April 1979 and based in Oklahoma City's Eastside, it is owned by Perry Publishing and Broadcasting and caters to Oklahoma City's black community.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #UFO #alien #mystery #tourism #legend #visitokc #mountain

Do you want to believe?    Today we are discussing a story about a possible ancient UFO hidden in the Kiamichi Mountains near Colbert, Oklahoma.   Formation Video   The Kiamichi Mountains, located primarily in Pushmataha, McCurtain, and Le Flore counties has elevations reaching 2,500 feet above sea level.  The range lies in a frontal belt of the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma. The Kiamichi River, the mountains' major water system, flows through the range's northern edge. Clayton Lake serves as the nearest dominant water surface. The mountains are surrounded by a geological formation referred to as the Kiamichi Formation.   Colbert is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma.  It was incorporated in 1939, and was named after Benjamin Franklin Colbert, a Native American Chickasaw descendant of Scots trader James Logan Colbert and his Chickasaw wife Minta Hoye.   Visit OKC is the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau (OKC CVB).  They promote Oklahoma City as a first-class visitor destination, and help contribute to the economic well-being of Oklahoma City through conventions and tourism related activities.   The Oklahoma City Sentinel is a monthly printed and online news source serving Downtown, Central and Northwest Oklahoma City.   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 #UFO #alien #mystery #tourism #legend #visitokc #mountain

Hope you're hungry!   We found some of the best Indian Tacos in the state and today we are talking with Kelly Young, the owner of Redbone Indian Tacos in Medicine Park, Oklahoma.   Kelly started Redbone Indian Tacos as a fund raiser for a local couple in Medicine Park.  Her grandmother's recipe and Kelly's passion for cooking have resulted in a phenomenal food truck that has people traveling from all over to get a taste.   Medicine Park began in 1908, when it was founded as Oklahoma’s first resort town. The founder, John William Elmer Thomas, fell in love with every aspect of it, from the unique cobblestone deposits, to the mountains and plains that surrounded the town, to the wilderness beyond the horizon. He bought the land and began construction on what he called the “Medicine Park Summer Resort and Health Spa”, referring to the medicinal qualities of the nearby Medicine Creek. Today it has a cozy vibe and is loads of fun.   Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.   Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #river #foodies #tourism #indiantacos #medicinepark #klaw

What are you doing in March?   We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of March.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.   History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip allows you to step back in time and experience life in the Humphrey Heritage Village. On the first and third Saturday of each month, the historic buildings in the Village come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or file their own land claim in the Land Office. The Village will be Alive! from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month.   "Enid is a city pulsing with great expectations." Those words were penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Enid native Marquis James in the early 1900s. Yet those century-old words ring truer today than ever before. Enid is home to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Nearly half of Enid's restaurants are truly locally-owned and operated, creating a unique dining experience you won't find anywhere else.   BrickUniverse is LEGO fan event organized by fans, for fans of all ages. Professional LEGO artists from around the world will be at BrickUniverse showcasing hundreds of LEGO creations.   Oklahoma City offers plenty of interesting things to do and boasts big-league attractions, including the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball team. You can explore the revitalized downtown area, the Bricktown Entertainment District, top-notch museums, kid-friendly activities or the abundant night-life.   Carlton Landing’s 2nd annual Porchfest is almost here! An afternoon where porches become stages and the town is immersed in fresh tunes, art, food and fun. Everyone is invited to listen to a festival of music, each musician playing from a different front porch of a home here in town.   Carlton Landing is a resort-style community located on the shores of Lake Eufaula in Eastern Oklahoma. Designed by the same world-class team responsible for Rosemary Beach and Seaside, this charming lakeside town makes for a perfect Oklahoma getaway or place to call home.   Lake Eufaula Located roughly two hours east of Oklahoma City, Lake Eufaula is the largest lake in Oklahoma encompassing 102,000 acres and 600 miles of shoreline. Created in 1964 to provide flood control, hydroelectric power, water supply, navigation and recreation.   ShamROCK the Rose is a celebration of all things green and Irish. Come have fun amidst the shamrocks and shenanigans of the event.   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.   Wanderlust Market by Junk Utopia returns to Shawnee their 6th year. The event is Indoors at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center and you can find vintage, repurposed, handmade , upcycled, rustic and unique "junk".   Shawnee is located at the geographical center of Interstate 40, just 30 minutes east of OKC. A unique multicultural gem, in Shawnee the old-west rural and modern urban mingle happily. Home to four Native American tribes with a rich pre-statehood history, our city of just over 30,000 boasts of world-class museums, a bustling historic downtown district, recreational lakes, and more.   Celebrate the beginning of spring a little differently this year. On Sunday, March 20, there will be a series of guided Vernal Equinox Walks at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center where visitors can learn from an archaeologist about the spring equinox.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events #March #History #music #festival #concert #lego #lake #stpaddys #junk #equinox #enid #okc #carltonlanding #Brokenarrow #shawnee #spiro

We're gonna need a bigger boat!   Have you ever wondered how many mistakes two people could make on a single river trip?  Today we are discussing floating the Illinois River in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.   The scenic Illinois River is nestled in the heart of the Oklahoma Ozark Hills. The Upper Illinois River is an easy flowing, Class II river with a rock bottom and shores, delightful scenery and several stretches of mild rapids making for great float trip experiences.  Great for kayakers, canoers, fishermen or just enjoying the wildlife.   Voted as one of the Top 100 Best Small Towns in America, Tahlequah is a town located in northeastern Oklahoma that is full of charm, character, and Native American history, too. From shopping and dining to outdoor activities, this delightful town is impossible to drive through without stopping to check it out. You’ll be charmed by the small streets, interesting history, architecture, and so much more! We’re sure you’ll agree: this is one of the most charming small towns in Oklahoma.   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 #itunes #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #river #yelp  #attraction #tourism #fishing #kayak #canoe

Mark your Calendars!   This April 16th and 17th, 2022   The World Cow Chip Throwing Contest in Beaver, Oklahoma has been a staple since 1969. This unusual sporting event is based around throwing a piece of cow dung for distance.   Beaver is a town in the Oklahoma Panhandle and is known as the Cow Chip Capital of the World. Beaver began as a stop on the Jones and Plummer Trail.

Here we goat again!   Did you know there is an Island in Oklahoma that is inhabited solely by goats? Today we are discussing Goat Island in Park Hill, Oklahoma.   Lake Tenkiller has an array of islands, but Pettit Bay has one known as Goat Island. People can access the island by boat or kayak and this island is run entirely by goats, people can visit.   Park Hill is an unincorporated community near Tahlequah, east of the junction of U.S. Route 62 and State Highway 82. Founded in 1838, Park Hill became the home of many important Cherokee leaders and has been called the center of Cherokee culture.   Lake Tenkiller is a reservoir in eastern Oklahoma formed by the damming of the Illinois River between 1947 and 1952 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The water is clear and it is a popular scuba destination in the state.   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 #itunes #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #island #rt66  #attraction #tourism #goats #streetart #lake