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 […]
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The McAlester Scottish Rite Temple in McAlester, Oklahoma: One of Oklahoma’s Architectural Wonders
Considered as the largest fraternity in the world, Freemasonry is, in its most basic form, a group of dedicated men concerned with moral and spiritual values. They form a brotherhood of like-minded individuals, dedicated to humanitarian causes and the betterment of the world around them. They are proud and humble; proud in the rich heritage […]
Little Sahara State Park: The Roaming Sand Dunes of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sand Dunes In the Little Sahara desert, one can almost picture Egypt’s wandering camels, Arabian princes, and majestic sphinxes, all without the 6,000-mile trip. Most of what you’ll find in the Little Sahara desert is lizards, sand dunes, and dune buggies—lots and lots of dune buggies! The Little Sahara State Park is one of […]
The Poteau Balloon Festival: A Kaleidoscope of Color
The Poteau Balloon Festival is one of southeast Oklahoma’s most spectacular events. Every year, the blue skies over Poteau become transformed into a vast kaleidoscope of colors. Hundreds of people gather from all over the U.S. to take part in the festivities, and not one of them ever leave disappointed. The first event, held in […]
History of the Blue Whale of Catoosa: An Oklahoma Whale of a Tale
Swimming through a sea of green foliage, the Catoosa blue whale smiles happily at travelers driving along the historic Route 66. The blue whale’s wide smile just begs for attention, and like the call of the ancient Sirens, visitors are entranced by this great hunk of concrete. Today, Catoosa’s Blue Whale is a captivating tourist […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Well do You Know Oklahoma: Funny Oklahoma Facts and Quizzes
Oklahoma may be one of the younger states, but she is not without her own interesting history. From the Great Blue Whale in Catoosa to the Worlds Highest Hill, Oklahoma is a land as diverse and interesting as that of any state. Explore some of the strange laws of Oklahoma, and learn how some towns […]