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Pops is an iconic destination and must-see landmark on Route 66 in Arcadia. It is home to a 66-foot soda pop bottle and hundreds of soda flavors in every color and flavor from all over the world.

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. 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

Greek House in Norman, Oklahoma has been a popular lunch and dinner spot for over 25 years. Renowned for serving delicious, authentic gyros, you are sure to leave this restaurant satisfied. Try a flavorful gyro with meat, lettuce and onions piled high on pita bread, or opt for a gyro plate filled with meat, Greek salad, fries and pita bread. A child's plate is also available. Make sure to try the tasty tzatziki sauce that's served on the side to complete your Greek House dining experience.

Hank's Hamburgers has been a Tulsa Oklahoma landmark since 1949. Hank's serves old-fashioned hamburgers with onions grilled directly into the meat. These delectable burgers are sprinkled with special seasonings that make the burgers melt in your mouth. Visit Tulsa - Oklahoma Tourism

What are you doing in June? We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of June. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. The route to World Breaking ClassiC (WBC) glory returns to the United States with the World Breaking Classic USA open Qualifier 2022, where some of the world's best Bboys and BGirls will compete for two automatic berths to the WBC World Final 2022. Which 2vs2 duo will win $4,000 and a two-night stay in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Tulsa Regional Tourism is northeast Oklahoma’s premier accredited destination marketing organization. Housed at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, it includes Visit Tulsa (leisure travel), the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau (hobby and professional events); the Tulsa Sports Commission (pro and amateur sports events) and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture (accredited film commission and support for Tulsa’s creative industries). Located in the Arena District in downtown Tulsa, Cox Business Convention Center is a modern and award-winning venue providing over 275,000 SF of flexible event space, including Oklahoma's largest banquet space. Tulsa VegFest is a family friendly, free-to-the-public annual event providing resources and information in a festival atmosphere. This event features a plant-based food court, special presenters, vendors and exhibitors and new in 2022 is a demo stage! Tulsa VegFest could be considered the largest gathering of 100% plant-based food in Oklahoma. 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. Guthrie Green opened in September 2012. Located in the heart of the Tulsa’s Arts District in Tulsa, OK, this industrial square block was transformed from an old freight yard to an inviting green space. Guthrie Green is a community town square to celebrate the performing arts. It is a source of health and wellness, ecological awareness, and joyous appreciation of the arts. What About Bob Chuckwagon Races offers four days of exciting events like none other in Oklahoma. Held in Wilburton, the event features a concert and barrel racing on Thursday night, live music and pasture team roping on Friday, followed by chuckwagon races on both Saturday and Sunday. Wilburton is a small town with a lot to offer. Tucked into the scenic San Bois Mountains of southeast Oklahoma, Wilburton is the home of Robbers Cave State Park, where thousands of visitors flock each year for camping, hiking, spelunking, boating, fishing, ATV riding, canoeing and horseback riding at the Robbers Cave Stables. Rooster Days Festival in Broken Arrow, one of the oldest continually running festivals in Oklahoma, for a large carnival, a parade, live entertainment and more. Broken Arrow offers both small-town charm and big-city amenities. Some of Oklahoma's most scenic natural areas surround the community, making it a top spot for outdoor activities, while its cultural attractions draw people seeking arts and entertainment, especially in downtown's Rose District. The Okie Noodling Tournament and Festival is the event created for the documentary Okie Noodling (2001) that started it all. This is a once-a-year chance for noodlers and handfishing enthusiasts to compete and meet-up in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma for the world's largest noodling contest. Pauls Valley is a hidden gem in south-central Oklahoma. It is known for it's thriving arts community, offering an array of museums and art galleries to visit right in the heart of the historic downtown area. One of the most notable museums in town is the Toy and Action Figure Museum, featuring an impressive collection of novelties that attract visitors from all over the world. SoonerCon is a fan-run multi-genre convention held annually in Central Oklahoma, founded in Oklahoma City proper before calling Midwest City home from 2013 until 2018 and then Norman, Norman is just 20 minutes from Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport and a few miles south of the intersection of Interstates 35, 40 and 44. Norman Must-Dos include world-class museums, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art andthe Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History along with the National Weather Center and the National Weather Museum. TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events #June #festival #concert #music #Tulsa #food #chuckwagon #chickasawcountry #breakdance #vegan #vegfest #coxcenter #guthriegreen #wilburton #visitchoctawcountry #BrokenArrow #noodling #paulsvalley #soonercon #norman

If you are driving down Route 66 near Tulsa and see a 21-foot tall space cowboy, you are not hallucinating. The giant cowboy welcomes visitors to Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios. The giant statue was constructed by Mark Cline, while the rocket was crafted by local artist, Chris Wollard. It adds to the legacy of muffler men that dot the Route 66 landscape. Located in a former site of a 1950s PEMCO gas station, Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 welcomes visitors from all over to celebrate the magic of the Mother Road with apparel, toys, souvenirs, home accessories, art, jewelry and more. Browse one-of-a-kind Oklahoma gifts showcasing Route 66, Bigfoot, Tulsa, Will Rogers, the Blue Whale and the Golden Driller at this gem of a store in Tulsa’s Meadow Gold District. Come hungry and eat at Tulsa Brisket Co food truck parked on Buck’s lot, which is typically open Wednesday through Saturday starting at 11am until sold out. Make your trip to Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 even better with an overnight stay at Buck's Cosmic Crash Pad, an AirBnB behind the shop.

Wanna get away from it all without going far? Today we are discussing Lendonwood Gardens in Grove, Oklahoma. Lendonwood Gardens is an eight-acre botanical garden near Grand Lake in northeastern Oklahoma. Shady pathways meander through more than 1,200 different types of plants, including an amazing collection of rhododendrons, many varieties of daylilies, and several varieties of dogwoods. Grove is s 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 the colorful sunsets. The ninth annual Dodgebrawl Tournament presented by Paul Logistics will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the BOK center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This one-day six vs. six dodgeball tournament sets teams to compete for the charity of their choice with each winning team’s selected charity receiving a financial donation on behalf of the tournament. The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19,199-seat multi-purpose arena and a primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa. Tulsa, Oklahoma 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. Paw Paw's Chickasha is an Old Fashioned Burger Joint, specializing in old fashioned onion burgers. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #garden #otanical #Tulsa #tourism #events #grove #dodgeball #sports #greencountry #onionburger

Are you feelin' peachy? Today we are discussing the Porter Peach Festival in Porter, Oklahoma. The Porter Peach Festival celebrates the area crop of peaches with a myriad of activities and events perfect for a summer day with the family. Pick peaches at nearby orchards, then head to Porter's downtown Main Street for arts and crafts, games, live music and a wide variety of fair food. This old-fashioned festival also includes carnival rides, a Peach Pageant and much more. Clarksville, a settlement four miles south of present day Porter was the birthplace of Pleasant Porter, who later became chief of the Creek Nation. Incorporated in 1905, the town's name honored Pleasant Porter. By 1907 statehood, there were three banks, two cotton gins and a thriving community with a school and churches. News story from KFOR - Google to invest over $75 million in Oklahoma in 2022 - by: Hicham Raache. KFOR-TV (channel 4) is a television station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, affiliated with NBC.It is owned by Nexstar Media Group. Pryor Nestled in the heart of Green Country, Pryor is the site of the highly popular summer Rocklahoma festival. Located just 10 minutes from Lake Hudson, fish at one of the top three bass fishing lakes in Oklahoma. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL https://www.porterpeachfestivals.com/ https://townofporterok.com/ https://kfor.com/news/local/google-to-invest-over-75-million-in-oklahoma-in-2022/ https://kfor.com/ https://www.pryorchamber.com/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #peaches #festivals #porter #tourism #events #Pryor #Google #KFOR #greencountry

Are you seeing double? Today we are discussing the Admiral Twin Drive-in in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Admiral Twin Drive-In is a historic movie theater located just off of Route 66 in Tulsa, OK. They've been showing movies since 1951 and have been the host to many local events. Tulsa, Oklahoma 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. News story from Stryker at the Buzz 106.3 - Oklahoma Storm Last Night Had The Weirdest Thing I Have Ever Seen! Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #drive-in #route66 #Tulsa #tourism #events #Movies #lightningtoilet #buzz1063 #greencountry

If you listen hard enough you can hear our muscle shirts. Today we are discussing the Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Set on a 100-year-old dairy farm, the first 30 acres of Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha feature a neon and porcelain sign museum. Other attractions include open air displays of rare muscle cars and bikes, automotive folk art and oil and gas memorabilia. Guided tours are available by request. Chickasha is the perfect place. Located less than 40 minutes from Oklahoma City and Norman, this beautiful historic town offers an exclusive array of unique attractions, shopping and dining experiences. The locals of Chickasha take great pride in preserving their heritage and enriching the community through art and events highlighting the unique town. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An Oklahoma state agency says it is canceling a multi-million dollar contract with a local restaurant following “suspected fraudulent activity.” Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #classiccars #fishing #camping #tourism #events #chickasha #swadleys #foggybottom #kfor

We had a blast at the Festival of the Arts. Thanks to Arts Council Oklahoma City, Bicentennial Park and Visit OKC.

What are you doing in May? We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of May. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. The German-American Society of Tulsa steps up by hosting the annual Germanfest, an authentic German experience in Oklahoma. Guests are invited to sink their teeth into scrumptious German cuisine, dance happily to upbeat polka music and slam back a couple of German beers, among many other activities. 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. The annual Oklahoma Steam Threshers and Gas Engine Association's show is held in Pawnee, Oklahoma during the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday in May. If your interests find themselves leaning you to the way things were done in the past, On the western edge of Pawnee, Oklahoma, atop Blue Hawk Peak sits the Pawnee Bill Ranch Historic Site and Museum, the well-preserved dream home and ranch of Gordon Lillie (a.k.a. Pawnee Bill) and his wife, May Lillie. This picturesque historic site offers a wagon-load of family fun. Each summer, the ranch puts on Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show, an extravaganza in the Wild West show tradition. Other events such as the Oklahoma Steam Threshing and Gas Engine Show and the Pawnee Indian Veterans Powwow keep the town hopping. Downtown Pawnee is replete with century-old native stone buildings, unique shops and outstanding eateries such as Click's Steakhouse. Don't miss the well-appointed Pawnee County Historical Society Museum, with its special area devoted to Pawnee native Chester Gould, creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip. An all-American event, the El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival traces its origins back to Ross Davis, who owned and operated the Hamburger Inn on Route 66 in downtown El Reno. During the Depression, when onions were cheap but meat was expensive, Davis began adding shredded onion to five-cent meat patties in order to make the burgers look bigger. What resulted on the grill of the Hamburger Inn was a hamburger with a tremendous amount of flavor and the birth of a local tradition and delicacy. The historic city of El Reno, Oklahoma lies at the crossroads of Route 66 and the Chisholm Trail, now known as U.S. Highway 81. Ride an authentic rail trolley through the historic downtown area, stop to shop the antique and specialty stores or savor one of El Reno's famous onion burgers. The burgers are so well-known that they've spawned the annual El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival, where the world's largest onion burger is cooked and served to the crowd. Fort Reno is located four miles west of the city and hosts the Tombstone Tales each fall, featuring Buffalo Soldiers, Indian scouts and World War II German prisoners of war sharing their stories. Kick-off the start of summer each May with a trip to the Stilwell Strawberry Festival and enjoy free strawberries and ice cream plus endless family-friendly entertainment. Bid on plump, ripe strawberries harvested from local crops in the annual strawberry auction, see which lucky lady is crowned this year’s Strawberry Queen or check out the Strawberry Festival Rodeo for exciting rodeo action. Nothing screams summer quite like biting into a Stilwell strawberry. In 1949, the Oklahoma governor and legislature proclaimed Stilwell as the "Strawberry Capital of the World." Stilwell also serves as a gateway to Lake Tenkiller and Adair Park. Make your way to Claremore for all the excitement of the annual Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo. Rodeo events include bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, mutton bustin' for the kids, rodeo clowns and a dance following the nightly performance. See area cowboys compete in steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and more. Vendors will be on-site to sell Western wear and goods to the crowds. Pick up a cowboy hat and secure a spot in the stands for the Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo, an action-packed event you won't want to miss. Rodeo queens will also be on hand to lead the opening ceremonies. Claremore also offers a historic downtown area full of unique shopping and dining experiences, the Belvidere Mansion, Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs and the JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum, among other interesting sites to see and things to do. The Chuck Wagon Festival will include Liichokoshkomo', the Museum's interactive outdoor addition showcasing the diversity of the West with inter-tribal native dwellings, a pioneer village and interactive natural history features. Native American food samples will be available. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is America's premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955,...

This may be our sodium best episode ever! Today we are discussing the Great Salt Plains State Park in Jet, Oklahoma. Salt Plains State Park is one of Oklahoma's most unique state parks. The barren landscape of the nearby Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of salt leftover from an ocean that covered Oklahoma in prehistoric times, and the saltwater lake in the park, Great Salt Plains Lake, is about half as salty as the ocean. The community of Jet was founded by the Jett brothers, six unmarried brothers named Joseph, Trigg, Newt, Warner, John, and Richard Jett, who established homesteads in the former Cherokee Outlet. Jet's economy is based on farming, primarily wheat, livestock, and poultry. $20M Expansion At Milo's Tea Plant Underway, that will add 50 new jobs at the Milo's tea plant near Owasso. Owasso is a city in Rogers and Tulsa Counties and is a northern suburb of Tulsa. Originally settled in 1881 in Indian Territory, the town was incorporated in 1904 just before Oklahoma statehood and was chartered as a city in 1972. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL https://www.newson6.com/story/62145f70abb7e2070fc6cc71/20m-expansion-at-milos-tea-plant-underway https://www.newson6.com/ https://www.cityofowasso.com/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #hiking #parks #lake #tourism #fishing #camping

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 https://www.redrockcanyonadventurepark.com/ https://www.hintonok.com/ https://hintonchamber.org/ https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-long-term-plan-turnpike-system-unveiled/39173802 https://www.koco.com/ https://www.accessoklahoma.com/ https://onlyinokshow.com/ http://www.hillcrestgrowers.com/

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 https://www.facebook.com/bristowtaboulehfest/ http://www.taboulehfest.com/ https://www.cityofbristowok.org/ http://greencountryok.com/ https://www.bristowhistory.org/ https://www.tailboardapparel.com/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16358384/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_Stallone #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 and 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, and 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 #treasure #wildwest #mystery #tourism #legend #visitokc #mountain

Is there a better steakhouse in OKC than Cattleman's? On today's episode of the #podcast, we are discussing the historic Cattleman's Steakhouse in Stockyard City, and you can smell the sizzle through your headphones. Cattleman's Steakhouse is an award winning restaurant with over a hundred years experience serving up mouthwatering steaks in the heart of OKC. Won and lost in a game of chance, the history of this place is as interesting as the aged steaks are juicy. Stockyards City got it's start in 1910 when The Oklahoma National Stockyards Company began operating as a public livestock market, and the history of the area is endless. Today, it is home to the world's largest feeder and stocker cattle market, is a thriving market area with restaurants, a new theater, western apparel stores occasionally, some live music. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on IHeart Special thanks to our advertiser: Master Threads #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #OKC #OklahomaHistory #OKFood

On today's episode of the #podcast, we are discussing the Festival of Freaks, coming up on March 21st at the OK State Fair Park. We have a great interview with Kaci Burr, one of the Festival of Freaks organizers and local artist. Festival of Freaks is a celebration of all that is weird. From strange and unusual art and collectibles, contortionists, palm readers, belly dancers, and much more. The event is sponsored by the Museum of Osteology and Skulls Unlimited International. State Fair Park is one of the largest event facilities in the country and is one of the primary reasons that Oklahoma City is known as the Horse Show Capital of the World. Outro music created by Wood Willow, an OKC band with a memorizing sound that cannot easily be fit into a specific genre. We think you will love them! Special thanks to our advertiser: Holliday Tax Group #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #OKC #OklahomaEvents #OKMusic

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 - https://youtu.be/EyeXuke-Al4 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

On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we are talking gourmet burgers! Josh and Michelle Spurlock run OKC's Blue J's Rollin' Grill and you will want to make multiple visits to try their entire menu. They also have a brick and mortar location soon to be completed in Edmond, OK. Special thanks to our advertisers: Holliday Tax Group

On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we have a great interview with Lucas Ross, actor, director, comedian and he is in charge of education and promotion at the American Banjo Museum. Our journey begins with the origin of Bricktown in Oklahoma City. Starting off as a commercial hub for the area via the train tracks, Bricktown soon played a role in the civil rights movement in Oklahoma and was home to OKC's first Black News Paper, the "Black Dispatch " and the original OKC chapter of the NAACP. The dust bowl, oil busts and economic stagnation ravaged the area for decades. The transformation of Bricktown started in the 80's and soon ramped up with the introduction of the MAPS Project in the early 90's. Today Bricktown is an internationally recognized travel destination and the is much more to come. The American Banjo Museum is a world-class 21,000 square foot facility honoring the banjo. The collection includes recordings, film, instructional materials, memorabilia and over 400 instruments. In fact, this is the largest banjo collection in the world on display. Originally located in Guthrie, Oklahoma, the museum was founded as a non-profit organization in 1998 under its previous name, The National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum. Lucas shares his love of all things Banjo, including meeting his idol, Steve Martin, and teaching Kermit the Frog to play the banjo. With events almost daily, there is something for everyone! Also discussed, Mike Morgan's tie, Lacey Lett with Freedom 43 TV, the OKC Metro Library, the Minco Honey Festival, Rose State Performing Arts Center, The Credit Cowboy, behind the scenes at KFOR TV, Kent Ogle's personal phone number, and the Winstar Casino. Special thanks to our advertiser: Master Threads #TravelOK #Oklahoma #Bricktown #OKC #Banjo #podcast

Welcome to the show! We're headed up the hill..of course we mean Capitol Hill in South OKC to Coney Island... they've been serving up hot dogs and chili spaghetti since 1971, and there main street location since 1924. This is an Only in OK Show must! Capitol Hill is a neighborhood of Oklahoma City and was originally a separate city that was established in 1905, merging with OKC in 1911. Coney Island

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