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  • 14 Totally Unique Restaurants in Oklahoma You Have to Try

    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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • Advice On Dating: Does She Like Me? How To Know If She’s Interested

    Ever wonder what does it mean when a girl calls you silly? Learn about this and other signs that a girl may like you. | Source: Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Women Are An Enigma For men, understanding women is like trying to bench press a hippo: it’s almost impossible. Women are a mystery to the […]

Oklahoma Attractions: Fun Things to Do in Oklmulgee

January 14, 2010March 25, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Okmulgee, Oklahoma: A Historical Treasure Situated only 40 minutes south of Tulsa, Okmulgee is a small town rich with history and teeming with wildlife. The history of Okmulgee begins in 1868. After the Civil War, the Creek Nation began restoring order to their devastated homeland and came together in a great council to establish a […]

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Historic Okmulgee: How Oil Tycoons Created one of Oklahoma’s Wealthiest Towns

January 13, 2010March 25, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Okmulgee’s history is rich with both triumph and tragedy. From the rebirth of the Creek Indian and the many state changing decisions made in Creek Counsel House, to the tragedies of the Great Depression, this series will outline the key events that brought this small town national prestige.  Before you leave, be sure to check […]

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How the Creek Indian Capital Okmulgee Gave Birth to a Fledgling City

January 13, 2010March 25, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Okmulgee: The Creek Indian Capital Okmulgee’s history is rich with both triumph and tragedy. From the rebirth of the Creek Indian and the many state-changing decisions made in Creek Counsel House to the tragedies of the Great Depression, this series will outline the key events that brought this small town national prestige. In this article about historic […]

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29 Places to Meet People in the Real World

January 11, 2010March 25, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Looking for places to meet people? This list of top 29 places to meet people takes a look into the real world dating scene. Looking to meet people? Put down the phone, and get out and about! Forget Facebook, try social networking in the real world. That’s right, log out of those over-hyped dating sites, […]

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Does She Like Me? Dating Tips for Men

January 11, 2010June 4, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Tips and Techniques for Guys on How to Approach Women This is every guys nightmare: You spy a beautiful woman you’d love to meet, so you nervously work up the courage to go talk to her. You swagger over, doing your best to look calm and collected, but before you know it, she’s already rejected […]

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Advice On Dating: Does She Like Me? How To Know If She’s Interested

January 11, 2010June 20, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Ever wonder what does it mean when a girl calls you silly? Learn about this and other signs that a girl may like you. | Source: Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Women Are An Enigma For men, understanding women is like trying to bench press a hippo: it’s almost impossible. Women are a mystery to the […]

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The Legend of the Southeast Oklahoma’s Bigfoot, The Boggy Bottom Monster

January 2, 2010March 25, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

The Untamed Wilds Deep in the forests of Southeastern Oklahoma, among the tangled vegetation and infant mountains, there roams a creature that legends are made of. It stands over eight feet tall, and has razor sharp claws that can rip the flesh off any living creature. Covered in a thick weave of fur, this creature […]

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Oklahoma History: The Rebirth of Main Street Oklahoma

January 1, 2010June 16, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Since the Oklahoma Main Street Program was founded in 1985, many small communities across Oklahoma have taken a little more extra pride and devotion to their towns.  The Main Street Program has helped revitalize these small towns and help them become prosperous as well as founding a sense of pride in their history.  This article […]

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