Forward: A few thoughts about Pioneer Life in Oklahoma Pioneer life in Oklahoma wasn’t easy, but for those brave souls who ventured out into the wild lands of untamed Oklahoma it was their dream. They saw this new state as a ray of light, a chance to own a piece of the American Dream; a […]
Author: Oklahoma Traveler
Downtown Tulsa: the Center of the Universe and the Artificial Cloud
The Mystical Center of the Universe Archimedes wrote about it, Jules Vern theorized about it, and the Nazis searched for it, and still, it lies comfortably situated in the heart of downtown Tulsa. It has been called a void in the fabric of space, a space haunted by mystic energy and profound revelations, and yet […]
Dating Advice: Getting Over a Break-Up
Sometimes, love has a way of touching us so deeply that it almost hurts, and then when that love is gone, it feels like our world is caving in. We’ll stay up at night, thinking of the way that person used to touch us, or how they used to laugh, and sometimes, we’ll stay up […]
Vikings in Oklahoma: Norsemen and the Heavener Runestone
From Europe to America The Vikings have landed in Oklahoma. To be more specific, they have landed in Heavener, Oklahoma. We can only speculate as to why they came, but many archeologists agree that there were, in fact, Vikings in Oklahoma. It has been proven that Vikings have visited North American several times in our […]
The WWII Bombing of Boise City in Oklahoma
Boise City: A Small Oklahoman Town With an Explosive Claim to Fame It all began on July 5, 1943. On the other side of the world, the United States was involved in a bitter war against the Axis forces. The Axis forces wanted to control Europe and the Pacific, while the Allies fought for peace. […]
Medieval Castles in Oklahoma: Historic Information and Fun Facts
Yes, There Are Castles in Oklahoma When most people think of Oklahoma, they think of cowboys and Indians or of oil and large cornfields. But castles in Oklahoma? It’s hard to even put those two words together—Oklahoma Castle. It just sounds wrong. But yes, there are indeed castles in Oklahoma. If you’re disappointed that this […]
Over 150 Famous People from Oklahoma (or who have Called Oklahoma Home)
Oklahoma is a state that is both fascinating and full of colorful people. Many of the great and powerful people of the United States has called Oklahoma home. From Astronauts to Actors, Athletes and Ambassadors, and yes, plenty of cowboys and Indians, Oklahoma is teeming with a rich and varied history of producing Famous Americans. […]
The Holy City of the Wichitas: Ancient Jerusalem in America
Oklahoma’s Jerusalem: The Holy City of the Wichitas Located in the rugged terrain of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, The Holy City of the Wichitas is a recreation of the very streets that Jesus Christ walked. While it may not be the true holy site in Jerusalem, Oklahoma’s Holy City still draws thousands of visitors […]
A History of the Captain’s Castle in Cameron, Oklahoma
There is a place in southeast Oklahoma that conjures tales of medieval knights, wholesome princesses, and glorious adventures. It is a place rich with history but nearly forgotten in the echoes of time. Situated on the southwest slope of Cameron Mountain, near Poteau, Oklahoma, Captain’s Castle sits like a misplaced Arthurian legend. Also known as […]
Tulsa Cave House: Speakeasies, Secrets, and Specters
The Roaring Twenties: Before the Tulsa Cave House Got Its Name The Cave Garden was swarming with people. Cigar smoke filled the rooms as tall men in dark fedoras ordered whiskey under the code name of “horse liniment” or “coffin varnish.” They knew that at any time, the Tulsa police could raid the chicken restaurant […]