National Parks Week is April 20 – 28 and the perfect place to celebrate is … the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The CNRA has a one-of-a-kind history. In the early 1900s, the Chickasaw Nation sold 640 acres to the U.S. Government to preserve the land. After this, the U....
Read More →Hi friends! Kalli here. I’m one of those people who LOVES where I came from. Since I was a little kid, I’ve found it incredibly special to live in Oklahoma. The people are resilient, hard-working and kind-hearted. I’m fascinated by our history and ...
Read More →It’s that time of year again! One of Chickasaw Country’s most unusual and heart-pounding events is upon us: the 58thAnnual Rattlesnake Hunt and Festival. From April 11 – 14, almost 50,000 people will attend this festival in downtown Waurika, with proceeds benefitting the local volunteer fire department. You ...
Read More →Can you feel it? Summer is right around the corner. If you’re ready for warm weather and the kiddos are anxious for the final school bell, read this blog for a guide to summer planning. Summer is the PERFECT time to explore south-central Oklahoma. From swimming at Turner ...
Read More →Hi friends. Kalli here. Can you feel it? Summer is in the air. School is out and Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away. I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with summer. There’s something about this time of year ...
Read More →Hi friends! Kalli here. Summer is almost here. Can you feel it? The weather is finally getting warmer, the trees are turning green, and kids are getting anxious for school to be out. How are you going to keep the kids entertained after the final school bell ...
Read More →As you all know, Chickasaw Country has some pretty unique festivals. Peaches, watermelons, noodling catfish —you name it, we’ve probably got it. One unique festival we are home to is the annual Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt April 11 through 14. Yes, you read that right. This festival ...
Read More →Most of you have seen the cult classic “Footloose” many times. I can quote the movie by heart, and if I were a better dancer I would be pulling off moves like I was dancing alongside Kevin Bacon. What most people don’t know is that ...
Read More →Hi friends! Kalli here. Here in Chickasaw Country, we love local businesses. If that’s you too, join us in celebrating National Mom and Pop Business Day on March 29.This is a day to honor your favorite businesses in the region by shopping and dining locally. This fun ...
Read More →Y’all. One of my favorite holidays is this week … it’s International Pi Day! March 14 is a day we celebrate the math symbol – Pi. In middle school, I learned that Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. &...
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