Woody Guthrie’s Michigan Lament
The sad story of a Michigan mining strike that inspired legendary Oklahoma musician Woody Guthrie to write the song “1913
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Oklahoma’s Big Wheels
Investigating Oklahoma’s status as a king of the road when it comes to tire production.
Guthrie’s Green
It’s a nice little spot with an interesting backstory; this Guthrie site is worth a look despite not really being
OK’s Mighty Thunderbirds
Nearly 75 years after the end of WWII, M.J. Alexander shares tales of the 45th Infantry Division – the Thunderbirds
OK’s Advance Scouts
The troop has been around for more than a century – inside Pawhuska’s impressively lengthy Boy Scouts legacy.
Oklahoma and That Dam Record
Pensacola Dam in northeastern Oklahoma remains quite impressively big … but not record-setting.
OK’s Major-League Production
We might not have the most native-born players, but Oklahoma’s Major League Baseball legacy is packed with stars.
Secrets of Cimarron County
Historical treasures off the beaten track in a world all its own – Oklahoma’s Cimarron County.
Toy Museums Around the Globe
Pauls Valley’s Toy & Action Figure Museum is a genuine wonder, but not the only example of the concept.
The Lost Tribe
The obscure local reason why one tribe is rarely mentioned when discussing the Trail of Tears.
