A Compelling Restaurant Landscape Oklahoma is full of strange and unusual places. When most people go out to eat, they expect to find a traditional restaurant. These types of places can be found all across Oklahoma, from small towns to big cities. Occasionally though, visitors may run across the unexpected. These are not your typical […]
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A Tale of Bonnie and Clyde: The Bank Robbery at Poteau, Oklahoma
Meet Bonnie and Clyde After a long string of petty thefts that began in 1926, Clyde Chestnut Barrow was sent to the Eastham Prison Farm in April 1930. The Eastham Prison Farm was the first maximum-security prison in Texas. Because of its grueling work assignments, treacherous conditions, and difficulty escaping the unit, even hard-core criminals […]
Oklahoma’s Native Palm Trees
Deep in McCurtain County, almost lost among the dense foliage of Southeast Oklahoma, the state’s only native palm tree remains almost a mystery. Why this should remain a mystery is, frankly, a mystery. The Sabal minor, more commonly known as the Dwarf or Bush Palmetto, is actually one of the few species of tropical palm […]
Medieval Castles in Oklahoma: Tucker Tower at Lake Murray, Historic Information and Fun Facts
Tucker Tower at Lake Murray Perched high atop a twisted strand of rock, Tucker Tower juts out of the cliff like an ancient fortress of old. Protected on three sides by a massive lake, the tower stands like a lone sentinel against the vestiges of time. Despite its appearance, Tucker Tower is not as ancient […]
Unusual Tulsa Restaurants – 5 Outlandish Places to Eat
Odd Restaurants While Tulsa has some of the most outstanding restaurants in the state, there are none more unusual than the five Tulsa restaurants listed below. These unusual restaurants range from the whimsical to the magical, from Old Mexico to Asia, and across space and time. If you’re looking for some unusual restaurants to eat […]
The Myths and History of Robbers Cave and Jessie James
Somewhere in the wilderness of southeast Oklahoma, there is over a million dollars’ worth of hidden treasure. This is the story of that treasure, the outlaws who robbed it, and the cave system where they hid… Robbers Cave: The Outlaws’ Hideout In the years preceding Oklahoma statehood, the Ouachita Mountains remained as wild and rugged […]
Oklahoma History: Pioneer Life in Early Oklahoma
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]