In south-central Oklahoma, you will find 13 counties that are part of Chickasaw Country. The area is 7,648 square miles of lakes, waterfalls, ziplines, festivals, museums, and so much more fun. Chickasaw Country is broken up into 4 regions– northwest, southwest, northeast, and southeast. Each of the 4 regions are home ...
Read More →It was 6:30 in the morning, and I was on a mission. I was determined to eat the first fried pie of the day at the Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies shop in Davis, Oklahoma. Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies is one of my favorite places in Oklahoma. It&...
Read More →What if queso were its own food group? I know, I know. There are five main food groups, but it should have its own category. There’s something about a delicious bowl of warm cheese dip and chips on a fall day that I find so wonderful. It’...
Read More →Did you know Oklahoma has a state meal? I didn’t either! The meal was approved in 1988 by the 41stOklahoma Legislature and includes some of my favorites. The official dishes are fried okra, squash, cornbread, barbecue pork, biscuits, sausage and gravy, grits, corn, black-eyed peas, chicken-fried steak, strawberries and ...
Read More →Summer is a time for swimming all day at the pool and staying up late eating s’mores around a campfire. It’s long days at the ballpark and taking even longer naps in a hammock. It’s bike rides, frozen popsicles, hikes, and of course, ice ...
Read More →A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Dakota’s in Blanchard and let’s just say I’m already planning my next trip. When I walked in I felt completely at home. The owners, Justin and Linda Hobbs, are the kindest, sweetest people. ...
Read More →Hi friends! Kalli here. Have you ever wanted to feel inspired by your surroundings? I mean truly inspired in life? Well, we’re here to help you be inspired this year! Chickasaw Country’s motto, which I’ve adopted this year is “simply inspiring.” Doesn&...
Read More →Hi friends! Kalli here. Okay y’all, Valentine’s Day is great and all, but my favorite holiday in February is Galentine’s Day! This made-up holiday to celebrate your girlfriends was created on the TV show, Parks and Recreations! Have you seen it? Don’t ...
Read More →Hi friends! Kalli here. I’ve blinked and January is almost over! How did this happen? A few weeks ago, I set a goal to travel more in 2018, and I intend on making this happen! I have plans to travel across the country, but sometimes the best places are ...
Read More →Hi friends! Kalli here helping you ring in the new year! Christmas has come and gone, and it’s time to face the reality that 2017 is over, I mean really over. YIKES! Each year, when planning resolutions, I make it a point to reflect on the past year, ...
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