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…
So, the story goes that there is a tunnel under the HiLo Club at 1221 NW 50th in Oklahoma City, through which bootleggers used to smuggle alcohol and later – in the 1950s and 1960s – that gay couples…
The compact community of Montecito, California, is “so beautiful it’s like a screensaver,” says Seneca Beverly, a barista at the seaside town’s Rosewood Miramar Beach resort. Montecito, with a population just under 10,000, sits picturesquely in the shadow of…
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,…
Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell on sharing Oklahoma’s beauty
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.…
Mustang Creek’s soft supply
A pair of self-proclaimed world capitals
Tourism’s impact on the Amazon and beyond
The natural world is definitely worth exploring, but sightseeing thoughtfully helps preserve its beauty for everyone.
A gourmet’s paradise in South Carolina and excursions aplenty in Ohio – Elaine Warner finds lots to love on a journey through Appalachia.
