Author Archives: Regina
Artesian Well
I’m lucky. My mom was born in northwest Oklahoma, so I feel like I’ve always known about the cool things to do in that part of the state. If my family wasn’t from there, I don’t know if I ever would have ventured that way. I’m glad things are the way they are! One of … Continue reading
Honey Creek Battlefield
I’ve always had an interest in the American Civil War. There’s so much fascinating history there. The figure of Abraham Lincoln…the freeing of the slaves…Gone with the Wind and Lee and Grant and Confederate money not worth the paper it was printed on. Brother against brother. Since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to … Continue reading
Henryetta Territorial Museum
We recently visited the little town of Henryetta, and made a stop at their Territorial Museum. We’d been to Henryetta before – it’s a halfway point to our relatives’ home – but I didn’t know they had anything more than an impressive Troy Aikman display at the local McDonald’s. From the outside, the Territorial Museum … Continue reading
Heavener Runestone Park
I have always loved Oklahoma history and interesting places. I was a teenager when I ordered my first free Oklahoma Travel Guide and starting planning small trips around our home. My dad took a state map, drew a large circle around our town, and told me we could visit anywhere within the circle. It was … Continue reading
The Talimena Drive
We took the Talimena Scenic Drive last weekend. I can see why this is such a popular drive. The weather was changing when we drove, and a cold front came through, but we still got a good look at the changing leaves before fog rolled in. We started in Talimena, and visited the rest stop … Continue reading
Spooky Fun
Every year, there’s a lot of haunted houses around Halloween. I used to work at the one in Bricktown. I’ve been to the one at Frontier City a couple of times. But I think my favorite one is hidden in the little town of Bridge Creek.
Monarch Festival
When I was a kid, it seemed like there were butterflies everywhere. White ones, yellow ones, spotted ones…and the monarchs. I loved to get one to sit on my finger, the wings slowly opening and closing until it few away. I don’t think I see as many butterflies anymore – and definitely not as many … Continue reading
Blanchard Splash Park
Did you know that the town of Blanchard has a splash park? I might not know if I didn’t live near it. We’ve been to others, and we’ve been to bigger, but I sure like this one.
Cactus Jack’s
Do you know Cactus Jack’s? I didn’t until I was looking for something different for my daughter’s birthday. She was turning 12, and I wanted something fun that wouldn’t break the bank. I found out that I really like Cactus Jack’s.
Chickasha Parks
I took my eldest to a 4-H summer sewing camp in Chickasha. Now Chickasha is just far enough from me that it didn’t make sense to go home. The camp was four hours long. I had two smallish kids with me. One day it rained. We hit the library. Now, it was all right, but … Continue reading
