Head ’Em Up …
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…
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Lodi’s Wonderful Wine Reverie
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…
The Springfield Charm
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,…
Sooner State Splendor
Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell on sharing Oklahoma’s beauty
Exploring the Cape Cod of the Mid-West
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.…
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Alpaca Power!
Mustang Creek’s soft supply
Oh, Hay There
A pair of self-proclaimed world capitals
Keep Exploring
Tourism’s impact on the Amazon and beyond
Leave Only Footprints
The natural world is definitely worth exploring, but sightseeing thoughtfully helps preserve its beauty for everyone.
A Greenville-Cincinnati Connection
A gourmet’s paradise in South Carolina and excursions aplenty in Ohio – Elaine Warner finds lots to love on a journey through Appalachia.
Exploring the Amazon
Nearly 4,000 miles long, crossing nine countries, responsible for 20 percent of the world’s fresh water, teeming with life … the Amazon isn’t just a massive river; it’s a world all its own.
Animals Up Close
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.
The Saga of Spring Frog
One of the oldest extant graves in Oklahoma, a massive stone coffin marking the resting place of Cherokee elder Spring Frog, is as distinctive and memorable as the man it memorializes.
Under Sooner Skies
Oklahoma had an unusually stormy May, but on the plus side, that meant the skies were filled with visual splendor.
Uganda’s Vibrant Life
Breathtaking encounters with a variety of nature – from mountain gorillas to roaring rapids – in the heart of east Africa.
Goingsnake’s Final Rest
Already a respected elder of the Cherokee people before the Trail of Tears, Goingsnake was buried far from his home, and M.J. Alexander found the spot of his grave.
