Woodward County Event Center and Fairgrounds is hosting a Beat the Heat Summer Concert Series this summer, featuring three styles of music. The venue is located at 105A Temple Houston…
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By air and rail: Waynoka has been delighting passengers for over a century
WAYNOKA—For over a century, the Northwest Oklahoma community formerly known as Keystone has been serving up food and transportation for commoners and celebrities alike. In fact, in the late 1920s,…
Celebrations Gift Guide
Shop local and snag the best gifts in Northwest Oklahoma this spring for your mother and/or your graduate! — Kidd Drug and Gift, 104 N. Main (U.S. 60), Fairview; 580-227-4685…
It’s a zoo: Bradt’s Menagerie offers fun on the farm
ALVA—Three miles west of Alva is the largest petting zoo in the state of Oklahoma. Bradt’s Menagerie, just off U.S. 64, opened as an official Oklahoma Agritourism farm in September…
The only show in town: El-Co Drive In brings movies to far Northwest Oklahoma
SHATTUCK—In the early 1950s, like many communities across the nation, Shattuck opened a drive-in movie theater downtown. The drive-in was built and opened in the summer of 1952. It was…
Mining for jewels: Crystal digging season has begun
JET—Tuesday was no joke freezing cold and windy like being on the tundra in the furthest part of the northern hemisphere. But it wasn’t the Arctic or Alaskan terrain, but…
Flying high: Pond Creek pilot launched into film stardom
POND CREEK—Pilot Randy Alexander had no idea he’d become a movie star in his 70s. The now-retired aviator, who professionally flew for Deterding Aerial in Pond Creek until three months…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Did you know that Enid is home to Oklahoma’s official Vietnam War Monument? Located on the grounds of Woodring Wall of Honor at Enid Woodring Regional Airport just off U.S….
Bull Battle IX
Right around the corner is Bull Battle IX at Woods County Fairgrounds in Alva. There will be bull riding, team events, and the famous cowboy pinball at 7 PM both…
Sands of time: Old friends drawing new tourists to Waynoka
WAYNOKA—Mike Balch grew up in Waynoka and so did Ana Ramirez. The two of them have been the best of friends since they were kids. Both left their hometown for…