BISON—As Easter is upon us, many in Northwest Oklahoma will pause and reflect on the meaning of this sacred religious holiday recognizing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some…
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In the snake pit: Okeene Rattlesnake Roundup is an annual tradition
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…
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…
‘Location not a vocation’: Hooker keeps visitors coming back for more
HOOKER—What’s in a name? The rural town of Hooker in the heart of the Panhandle between Liberal, Kan., and Guymon thrives on its name to bring in tourism. Thousands of…
Journey westward into No Man’s Land: 4 museums tell its story
In the farthest westward reach of Oklahoma is a place called No Man’s Land. It was known as such because no man, other than robbers, ranchers, and roamers, wanted to…
Fall is a good time to head to the farm
WOODWARD—East of Woodward not far off U.S. 412 on the north side is Kenny Farms. “This will be our 10th year,” said owner Lori Kenny. She and her husband Jeff…
Be blown away by Wakita’s Old Settlers’ Celebration
WAKITA—Long before Wakita blew onto the international map thanks to “Twister,” the small rural town in Grant County almost on the Kansas border was a bustling community. Founded in 1893…
Medford stakes its claim on the past with museum
MEDFORD—Step back in time during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet at the 1893 Land Run Historical Center in downtown Medford, which is the county seat for Grant County. The…
To the edge and back: Kenton offers starry skies, dinosaur tracks, and more
KENTON—Long before Oklahoma became a state, this little town popped up on the furthest edge of the Unassigned Lands not part of Oklahoma Territory nor Indian Territory also known as…
Go batty: Trek through Alabaster Caverns
FREEDOM—Hidden in the hills of Northwest Oklahoma is the world’s largest gypsum cave open to the public. The main cave at Alabaster Caverns State Park has been wowing people for…