Drive through a small town in Chickasaw Country, and everywhere you look you will see examples of local pride and tradition. Store windows painted with cheers for Friday’s game, the town flag flying high, and the water tower painted proudly with the town’s name to welcome ...
Read More →You think you know south-central Oklahoma … but do you know these facts? Read below to find out 10 little known facts you might not know about Chickasaw Country. 1. Chickasaw Country is 13 counties of fun in south-central Oklahoma Drive south of Oklahoma City or north from the Red River and ...
Read More →Labor Day is near! How can this be? To me, it feels like it should still be May, but the summer flew by and now it’s time to celebrate the end of summer. So, let’s flip the calendar, put away our white clothes (I never follow ...
Read More →Picture this. The year is 1948. The world is recovering from World War II. Gas is 16 cents a gallon, a loaf of bread is 14 cents, and you can go to the movies for just one dollar. The kids are playing Scrabble, South Pacific is on Broadway, and the first NASCAR race ...
Read More →The Rocky theme song blasted through the speakers as rodeo cowboys and cowgirls were casually prepping for the evening rodeo behind the chutes, but in the rodeo ring, the REAL action was about to happen. Four little cowboys, decked-out in full cowboy gear, strutted into the Wynnewood IPRA Rodeo arena. ...
Read More →As the youngest girl in my family, I grew up loving baby dolls and pink bows. However, I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for cowboys. I blame this on a few things – my grandfather, my brother and my school. John Wayne memorabilia covered ...
Read More →14 miles northwest of Ada, on State Highway 3W, sits an unassuming roadside stand with all the fresh fruits and vegetables you’ll want this summer. Peach Tree Farms was established in 1989 as a family farm to Tim and Christy Blackburn, and 30 years later, it continues to be rooted in ...
Read More →It’s that time of year again – the Stratford Peach Festival is almost here! If you love peaches, festivals, and small-town Oklahoma charm, this is the festival for you. Last year, I experienced the peach festival for the first time, and I can’t wait ...
Read More →The dictionary defines a cowboy as a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US. We get it. That’s how most people define cowboys. We picture John Wayne catching the bad guys or Lane Frost waving to the crowd after riding ...
Read More →The days are long and the weather is warm – summer is officially in full swing! Before this season comes to an end, we want you to make the most of your summer days. Read below to find the top 10 outdoor activities for you this summer in Chickasaw Country. 1. ...
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