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 […]
Skullyville, Oklahoma: Gold, Choctaws, and Covered Wagons
Skullyville Founded in 1832, Skullyville was one of Oklahoma’s oldest, most important towns. Throughout its brief but turbulent existence, Skullyville served as the capital of the Choctaw Nation, was a key stop on the renowned Butterfield Stage Route, was ravaged by the bloody Civil War, and was known as a cultural and educational center. Located […]
Discover Bartlesville: Woolaroc; bandit haven, outlaw refuge, and famous home of Frank Phillips
During the roaring 20’s, when flappers and jazz music dominated the scene in the east, Oklahoma was full of wild and rugged roughneck towns. After the discovery of oil near Bartlesville, rough and rowdy men swarmed to the still young state of Oklahoma. The era of outlaws and Indians ended as progress spread across the […]
Famous Cherokee Indians: Sequoyah, a Literary Genius
Every day, we take the written word for granted. It conveys thoughts and emotions. It details complex designs and abstract thoughts. If it weren’t for the written word, civilization as we know it wouldn’t exist. For a moment, imagine what life would be like without the written word. Would we still be roaming about in […]
The Buggers are Biting: Best Tips for Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes are everywhere, and they’re nearly impossible to get rid of. (We are talking about the insect variety, not your pesky neighbors kids – we’ll save that for a different article) Even though they’re almost impossible to eradicate, there is still several things we can do to protect ourselves from itching in all the wrong […]
Ten Completely Easy Ways to Recycle Old Newspapers, or Newsprint Recycling for the Crafty Impaired
Old newspapers have a way of hanging around like unwanted relatives. We read them, cuss at them, and then throw them out.. Sure, we meant to recycle them, but our best intentions end up as a tattered pile. Ok, sure, there are a few people out there that actually do recycle them, and they deserve proper respect, […]
Active Worlds Virtual Reality: Where Worlds Collide
Inception, The Matrix, Total Recall.. there’s something about these virtual realitiy movies that captures the imagination and doesn’t let go. Still, these are works of fiction, 2D images blasted onto the big screen. Imagine if you could live those movies.. to be able to step inside and experience real 3D. Strangely, it’s been around since […]
LeFlore County Museum in Poteau, OK (The Rebirth of a Historic Building)
History of Poteau The Roaring ‘20s came to Poteau, Oklahoma, with a boom. While much of the country suffered in the post-war depression, the budding city of Poteau maintained a vibrant economy. In 1910, Poteau’s population numbered at just above 1,182. By 1920, the population skyrocketed to around 2,500. Wealthy businessmen flocked to Poteau in […]
The Annual Muskogee Azalea Festival at Honor Heights Park in Oklahoma
When one visits the Muskogee Azalea Festival it may seem like they’ve entered an enchanted land that’s filled with a kaleidoscope of colors. Bright reds and deep purples titillate the senses as graceful butterflies waft through the air. The soft serenade of singing birds echo through the trees and then become one with the bubbling […]
Explore Oklahoma City: The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
On April 19, 1995, at precisely 9:02 in the morning, one of the most tragic events in the history of the United States was unfolding. Within 48 hours, one hundred and sixty-eight people would be dead, among them, nineteen innocent children. Prior to the World Trade Center bombings, this was the worst terrorist attack to […]