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Escape to the Lake

A Lake Day Packing Guide: What to Bring, What to Leave Oklahoma boasts 32 state parks and over 200 lakes, where groups need to bring...

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Doctor profiles by Rebecca Fast Health boxes by Mary Willa Allen Castle Connolly is a trusted and credible healthcare research and information company with over 30...

The Great Getaway Guide

You don’t have to travel far to find summer adventures. Just beyond Oklahoma’s borders, easy escapes are waiting. From mountain towns and desert sunsets...

Top Doctors 2024

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All things Oklahoma

Red, White & Boom

Whether it’s a decades-old fireworks show or a reimagined community gathering, Oklahoma’s Independence Day events are right around the corner.  LibertyFest, Edmond LibertyFest has been a...

Red, White & Boom

Whether it’s a decades-old fireworks show or a reimagined community gathering, Oklahoma’s Independence Day events are right around the corner.  LibertyFest, Edmond LibertyFest has been a...

Voices Worth Saving

In the Potawatomi communities in the United States and Canada, “fewer than a handful” of elders remain who speak Potawatomi as their first language,...

Protecting Athletes

As sports tourism continues to grow across Oklahoma, athletic trainers remain a critical part of keeping athletes healthy, safe and performing at their peak....

Low-To-No Cost Adventures

This summer, you can enjoy time off with the kiddos and keep them entertained – without dropping a dime. After all, there are plenty...

Rebuilding Greenwood’s Future

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre which took place between May 1 and June 1, 1921, in Tulsa’s Greenwood...

Oklahoma’s Best-Kept Resource

With its extensive, impressive spectrum of programs and services available to residents of all ages in all 77 counties, you’d think Oklahomans would have...

An Impresario’s Enduring Impact

In my 20 years of writing this column, I’ve naturally spotlighted some people more than once. But I suspect I’ve devoted more words here...

Living with Drought

Drought is not new to Oklahoma – in fact, it has always been a regular part of life in the state. Oklahoma sits in...

Oklahoma’s Recycling Reality

Recycling is a complex system throughout Oklahoma. Thousands of citizens participate in one way or another, but what exactly is getting recycled?  “The City of...

Piano Piano, Plate by Plate

We all love it when the menu changes and diners are treated to a cavalcade of creative new dishes. But few of us realize...

A Season of Celebration

Spring brings flowers, warm weather and a variety of outdoor festivals to the Sooner State. Drawing thousands of visitors annually, Oklahoma’s community events are...

Scoring Economic Wins

Sports tourism has emerged as a major economic engine for mid-sized cities across Oklahoma, with destinations like Tulsa and Oklahoma City leveraging large-scale events...
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Life & Style

a map to living well

Strait Outta Istanbul

Where do you go when you want to experience a menagerie of senses? Or awaken to the aroma of Turkish espresso while viewing splendid...

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Hotter Than It Looks

While Oklahomans cope with the warmth – and oftentimes nastiness – of late spring weather, the clock has already pushed ahead to the inevitable...

Living & Aging Well

For anyone thinking about heading towards or currently in their golden years, a myriad of evolving opportunities are available for this stage of life....

Taste

food, drink, and other pleasures

The Family Room Philosophy

When the Hall family decided to buy a food truck in 2013, it was their first jump into the restaurant business. Their inspiration? A...

Local Flavors

918 Maples If you’re looking for indulgent, authentic and downright delicious Mexican fare in Tulsa, make a pitstop at 918 Maples.  Kick off your dining experience...

Tasty Tidbits

Chicken and the Wolf With three locations across the Tulsa metro, Chicken and the Wolf is a spice-lover's dreams. “Unapologetically serving up Tulsa’s hottest chicken,”...

Piano Piano, Plate by Plate

We all love it when the menu changes and diners are treated to a cavalcade of creative new dishes. But few of us realize...

The Tortilla That Changed Everything

Marco Herrera cuts an imposing figure – larger than many bears – but that’s not what you notice first: it’s his intellect. In fact,...

Local Flavors

Barrio’s Fine Mexican Dishes With Barrio’s, located at 1000 N. Hudson Ave. in OKC, the origin story may be just as rich and delicious as...

Tasty Tidbits

Big Al’s Big Al’s offers a quick, feel-good option for Tulsa diners seeking lighter fare without sacrificing flavor. Known for its health-forward menu, the joint...
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Where & When

great things to do in oklahoma

Summer Stages Sizzle

Beat the heat with plenty of on the stage offerings in June. The Tulsa PAC beckons with options galore, including Tulsa Youth Opera’s rendition of...

The June Game Plan

It’s truly a mixed bag of fun for the sports enthusiasts looking for entertainment this month. In Tulsa, equestrian enthusiasts should gallop over to Expo...

Summer Starts Here

Auctions, cycling, festivals, films – community events are ample this summer. Expo Square in Tulsa hosts two exciting events: the Mecum car auction, June 5-6,...

Starting Summer Strong

The summer months are coming in hot, and with them a slew of new movies to check out. A true smorgasbord of options, June...

Christy Gillenwater

When Christy Gillenwater became president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber in 2023, she arrived with a track record of award-winning leadership and...

The Stage Lights Up This May

May is chock-full of performances for those looking to escape the May heat. At the Tulsa PAC, start with Tulsa Symphony’s Mahler’s Symphony No. 2...

Game On

Sports enthusiasts have plenty to cheer for this month. In Tulsa, head to the BOK Center on May 1 for the WWE Smackdown, with famous...