Danny Kaye got it wrong when he sang, “Wonderful, wonderful Copen-hah-gen.” He’s not alone. But to say it like the Danish do, it’s “Copen-hay-gen.” What he got right was the “wonderful” part. The Danish capital is full of delights.…
Everybody needs a getaway. Whether you’re looking for a rock-star retreat, top-drawer digs or royal rustic accommodations, here are five of your best bets. And they’re all within a day’s drive from the 405. Memphis: Big Cypress Lodge If…
Whether you want to cowboy up or just kick back, Wildcatter Ranch in Graham, Texas, is the perfect spot to do either – or both. Town founder Col. E.S. Graham bought the land on which the ranch is situated…
Location, location, location – key words in real estate and cinematic estate. Check out these films that include Oklahoma in the supporting cast. Twister: For the tiny town of Wakita, just south of the Kansas border, being hit by the…
Wichita Wonderland The Wichita National Wildlife Refuge is a true Oklahoma treasure, featuring spectacular scenery, interesting animals and room to ramble. With 15 miles of designated trails and wilderness areas for more intrepid and experienced hikers, the area accommodates…
In the 1860s, trader Jesse Chisholm forged his way north from the Red River into Kansas to establish the famed Chisholm Trail. At the confluence of the Arkansas and the Little Arkansas Rivers, he founded a trading post that…
Say “Lodi” and someone is bound to channel Creedence Clearwater Revival and respond with “Oh, Lord – stuck in Lodi again.” All I have to say is, “You should be so lucky!” Located in California’s Central Valley, Lodi, east…
If you’re looking for a big-time destination in a small town, I have just the place for you: Springfield, Missouri, just over four hours northeast of Oklahoma City, is a one-size-fits-most kind of town. Indoors, outdoors and underground, history,…
It’s an old adage that I embrace wholeheartedly. As I’ve traveled around the country, I’ve had the opportunity to take numerous cooking classes, which not only introduced me to cultural flavors, but added to my culinary repertoire. And those…
When Oklahomans think of a get-away, Wisconsin is probably not on their minds. What a shame. While we head for Padre Island, Upper Midwesterners head to Door County, that little peninsula that separates Green Bay from Lake Michigan.…
A trio of nearby National Parks
Adventure Grandma Elaine Warner hits the road to Greenville, South Carolina, and finds a new baseball hero on the centennial of the Black Sox scandal.
A gourmet’s paradise in South Carolina and excursions aplenty in Ohio – Elaine Warner finds lots to love on a journey through Appalachia.
If your sense of wanderlust includes a desire to hear the call of the wild, here are some amazing U.S. spots to walk and talk and swim with the animals.
Quick getaways don’t get much more stellar than the DFW satellite cities of Irving, Plano and Grapevine – plan a trip down I-35 and prepare for enjoyment.
Graceful, regal architecture and a grim human cost – Louisiana plantations are discussing more of their painful history, and becoming more of a must-visit.
A day trip to Guthrie or a bucket-list jaunt to Wimbledon, sports fans should bear these destinations in mind.
If you have wanderlust in your heart and music on your mind, these destinations from St. Louis to Nashville to Tuscany make must-hear getaways.
From the depths of the Louisiana bayou to the mountains of New Mexico, these Mardi Gras destinations are perfect places to let the good times roll.
In preparation for Black History Month, take a tour of sites across the country chronicling the ongoing struggle for equality and the civil rights.
