OKEENE—Hidden in the white gypsum rock east of Okeene is the apex predator of Northwest Oklahoma’s wild: the western diamondback rattlesnake. The state is home to 46 native snake species…
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Sweet spot: Covington diner set to reopen for the season
COVINGTON—The Covington Dairy Sweet along Oklahoma 74 is set to reopen next week, according to owners Nick and Jorden Martin. The old Valentine diner has been a sweet spot for…
Sod House Museum near Aline has reopened for visitors
ALINE—The Sod House Museum along State Highway 8 in Alfalfa County has reopened for visitors. They can step inside the days of when pioneer Marshal McCully staked a claim during…
From stash to stitches: Quilt shop near Nash thriving
NASH—Along a quiet stretch of Oklahoma 132 southeast of Nash stands a simple white sign with the words “Stash to Stitches” that beckons to passersby. For quilters far and wide,…
Fly in with an appetite to Barnstormers
ENID—Seeking a restaurant with a view in Northwest Oklahoma? Barnstormers is the place for you. People from across Oklahoma along with out-of-staters fly in or drive in to have breakfast…
Chasing that tornado: The good, bad, and stormy behind storm chasers
ENID—Don’t believe everything you see in the movies. While many Oklahomans take great pride in the fact that “Twister” was filmed in their part of the country, it’s not real….
Rooted in nature: Apothecary in Cherokee promotes herbal remedies
CHEROKEE—Grounded in the desire to embrace self-care inspired by the earth, best friends Jilisa Jackson and Sara Cramer co-founded Salt Crystal Apothic in downtown Cherokee. This small-batch apothecary (the term…
Steak your claim at Kat’s in downtown Lamont
LAMONT—Driving through Lamont, a town of less than 300 residents, one might be surprised to discover there is a fine dining steakhouse. Owner Katherine “Kat” Muegge, who graduated from Deer…
Doing it in style: Mother-daughter own stores on Buffalo’s Main Street
BUFFALO—At 19 years old, J’Dena Dolin knew she wanted to open her own business. The Laverne native married a Buffalo rancher so it seemed natural to set up shop in…
From home ec to homecooking: Cindy’s Catering feeds Ames
AMES—A retired schoolteacher, Cindy Detrick wanted to cook for the people, so she opened Cindy’s Catering in downtown Ames in 2013. Some days the café is hopping while other days…