by Jenna Walker | Apr 3, 2026 | OKC Day Trips, Chickasaw Country (South Central), Seasonal Activities
Tucked away in the sun-soaked landscapes of Chickasaw Country lies a town that radiates a charm as warm as its climate. Rush Springs. The humble yet proud community has earned itself a remarkable distinction – it’s hailed as the “Watermelon Capital...
by Jenna Walker | Apr 3, 2026 | Seasonal Activities
I have a running list of things I want to do in Oklahoma and every April it gets out of control. Springtime in Oklahoma is genuinely short and the unpredictable weather can really twist things up. When everything works together though, the state is a showstopper....
by Jenna Walker | Mar 11, 2026 | OKC Day Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal Activities
Spring is in full bloom, and there’s no better way to celebrate than going to pick your own bouquet of tulips. Oklahoma Tulips is a u-pick tulip farm just east of Oklahoma City in a town called Harrah. This family-owned flower farm boasts over 40 varieties of...
by Jenna Walker | Jan 31, 2026 | Local Flavor, Frontier Country (Central), Restaurants
I’m at Hamburger King, waiting on my burger, watching an older gentleman pick up the booth phone to order. It’s the only restaurant I know where that’s still how it works, and somehow, it’s better for it. Like me, he’s probably been...
by Jenna Walker | Jan 16, 2026 | Frontier Country (Central), Local Flavor, Restaurants, Route 66
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you make a purchase using my links at no cost to you. I usually take the turnpike when I make one of my regular trips to Tulsa. It’s efficient and familiar, which is often the point....
