Chickasha is best known for its annual Festival of Light, featuring 3.5 million twinkling lights held at Shannon Springs Park. Recognized as one of the top ten holiday light shows in the nation, this annual event takes place daily from the day after Thanksgiving through the end of the year.…
I’m not going to grill you with a bad steak pun, and that is rare for me. Today we are discussing The Oaks Steakhouse located in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Include The Oaks Steakhouse on your next outdoor adventure in Broken Bow. For over 20 years, this restaurant has provided hearty…
The Ice Creamatory is a horror-themed ice cream shop on 12th Avenue in southeast Norman. They offer custom soft serve ice cream & milkshakes using their incredible Swirl Freeze machines. You can choose either vanilla or chocolate as your base, choose your swirl in's such as your favorite cereal or…
Originally, the buildings started as the High Gate Academy. After the closure of the academy, it was purchased and repurposed by local doctors and named the Oklahoma Sanitarium Company (This may be the creepiest Real Estate decision ever). In 1915 the sanitarium was sold to the state and became known…
I recently taught my daughter the definition of bargain She said, “thanks dad that means a great deal!” Today we are discussing the Tulsa Flea Market in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Explore 50,000 square feet filled with antiques and collectibles at the Tulsa Flea Market. A favorite event for antique and vintage…
The Jasmine Moran Children's Museum in Seminole offers a unique opportunity for children of all ages to dress up and pretend to be everything from a surgeon to a pilot in order to see what interests them. During your visit, children are exposed to a variety of careers, including a…
How did the burger propose to his girlfriend? With an onion ring. Today we are discussing Sun Cattle Company in OKC, Oklahoma. Dig into an iconic Oklahoma delicacy when you visit Sun Cattle Co. in Oklahoma City. Sun Cattle takes Oklahoma beef and grills it in delicious, fresh onions to…
Mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy! Today we are discussing the Community Cafe in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. https://www.facebook.com/communitycafe2018 On the outskirts of Pauls Valley, open from 6:30am to 4pm Monday through Saturday, you can find one of the homiest restaurants around. From the eclectic décor to the…
Be careful of robots! They byte! Today we are discussing the FIRST Robotics Competition at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization that prepares young people for the…
Ribs are the reason I could never be a vegetarian! Today we are discussing The Highway 62 BBQ Competition in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma. Help raise money for a great cause while enjoying some of the state's best barbecue at Nicoma Park's annual Highway 62 BBQ Cookoff & Music Festival. Throughout…
Chasing the summer vibes, one scoop at a time. Today we are discussing The Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The Taste of Summer event in Central Park is considered a summer staple in Broken Arrow. This ice cream festival invites guests to enjoy a family…
Quit hounding us about spring festivals! Today we are discussing The Red Fern Festival in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Bring the family to Tahlequah and enjoy the Red Fern Festival, a fun, old-fashioned fun event featuring hound dog field trials, 1930s era children's games, a car show and more. Held annually the…
Sergeant Space Snax is an Oklahoma owned freeze dried candy company. https://www.facebook.com/sergeantspacesnaxllc
Wood you like to go for a hike with us? Today we are discussing The Skull Hollow Nature Trail in Oolagah, Oklahoma. The Skull Hollow Nature Trail in Oolagah is considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding,…
I'm souper hungry right now. Today we are discussing The Doo-whop in Velma, Oklahoma. The Doo-Whop is a small restaurant that knows a thing or two about feeding big appetites. The restaurant lives by its slogan, “It ain’t food if it ain’t fried!” Serving everything from fried pickles and mozzarella…
Life is what you bake it. Today we are discussing Country Bird Bakery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Using regionally sourced grain and flour, Country Bird Bakery supports local farmers, while also supporting physical health, economy and ecology. This bakery aims to tell the story of the farmers and the land in…
Why did the waffle breakup with its girlfriend? She kept buttering him up. Today we are discussing Waffle That in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Topped with crispy fried chicken or served sweet with fresh berries, Waffle That! in Tulsa specializes in a comforting array of waffle creations. This family-owned eatery originally started…
Oklahoma Smoke BBQ - Moore, Oklahoma https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaSMOKE/about/
Some people think burger puns are cheesy, but I relish them. Today we are discussing Little Mike’s Hamburgers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Little Mike's Hamburgers in Oklahoma City has been in business since the 1970s serving up huge hamburgers that are packed with flavor. This locally owned and operated burger…
This is the history of Van's Pig Stands as written in “Historic Shawnee, The History of Shawnee & Pottawatomie County” by Bob Burke and Eric Dabney, published 2014: Oklahoma’s oldest barbeque restaurant continuously owned and operated by the same family is Van’s Pig Stands. First finding fame in the heart…
This is the history of Van's Pig Stands as written in “Historic Shawnee, The History of Shawnee & Pottawatomie County” by Bob Burke and Eric Dabney, published 2014: Oklahoma’s oldest barbeque restaurant continuously owned and operated by the same family is Van’s Pig Stands. First finding fame in the heart…
Located on historic Route 66, the Lokal Yukon offers modern Okie Cuisine, craft beer, local wines and mixed drinks. https://www.facebook.com/thelokalmustang
Located on historic Route 66, the Lokal Yukon offers modern Okie Cuisine, craft beer, local wines and mixed drinks. https://www.facebook.com/thelokalmustang
