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....
by Jenna Walker | Apr 5, 2024 | OKC Day Trips, Frontier Country (Central), Seasonal Activities
If you are planning to visit Oklahoma Tulips in Harrah to pick your own tulips this spring, you’ll be glad to know that it is a pretty straight-forward journey. It’s a quick and easy drive that only takes about 30 minutes, making it the perfect day trip...
by Jenna Walker | Aug 9, 2023 | Frontier Country (Central), Local Flavor, Restaurants
Over the course of the past decade, there’s been a familiar sign that has caught my eye along the stretch of HWY 3 connecting Shawnee and Seminole. It reads, simply, “David’s Cafe.” The sign has become a landmark, one that’s whispered...
by Jenna Walker | Feb 25, 2023 | Frontier Country (Central), OKC Day Trips
If you haven’t thought about spending a weekend in Oklahoma City with your family, you might start now. Whether you are looking for educational activities or adventure, there are a ton of things to do in OKC with kids. I live here with my children, and we still...
by Jenna Walker | Aug 31, 2021 | Outdoor Adventures, Frontier Country (Central), OKC Day Trips
White Water Rafting in Downtown Oklahoma City Oklahoma may not offer much in the way of white water rafting down the likes of the Colorado or Snake River, but we do have a pretty cool alternative. You can have a class 4 urban white water rafting experience in the...
