Close your eyes and imagine it’s 1920. You’re in Ada, Oklahoma. The streets are busy, businesses line Main Street, there's a mix of horses and cars on the roads and on the corner of Main and Townsend a new business has just opened. It stands tall ...
Read More →The Oklahoma summer heat is here and the only way to escape is to jump in cold water in Chickasaw Country! Grab your swimsuit, flip flops, sunscreen, snorkel and beach towel, because it is time to dive into summer at local places to beat the heat! Whether you like jumping ...
Read More →Join me in celebrating the (almost) end of the school year and the beginning of summer with National Bike Month in May. So, grab a helmet, and tag along as we explore bike trails in Chickasaw Country. When I think of the summer, I always think of that time ...
Read More →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 ...
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