Local Fun Finds
Looking for some place fun to visit? Here you can find some of the fun venues and attractions that we have visited locally in Oklahoma.
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OKC Making a Difference Across The World
So proud to be able to say that OKC is Making a Difference Across The World! Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, you will find Water4. This non profit is changing lives in Africa and you can be apart of it. First let me start by telling you a little more about who they are and what they do. They build safe water businesses that drill for water, install pipelines and pumps, and maintain and operate the systems so people always have access to safe water. This not only gives them access to water but also provides jobs. They’ve already served over 2 million people, and they are not…
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OK State Fair Food 2023
It’s that time of year! The Oklahoma State Fair is here and I had the honor of being judge for the Great TASTE of a Fair. We judged 3 categories; sweetest of the sweet, savory, and new. There were about 6 entries in each category. And yes we tried it all. I had to limit each item to 1 bite so that I could fully judge fairly. I wont waste your time going over every item, but will tell you my top recommendations and what won in each category. First up, we have the sweetest of the sweet. In this category my fave items were the Freeze Dried Jolly Ranchers,…
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Adults Only Resort in Oklahoma
If you are looking for a place to stay up by Grand Lake in Oklahoma, then you are going to want to check out Thousand Oaks Resort. This adults only resort features 1 bedroom cabins with private hot tubs. They even have a couple RV spots available. One thing to note is that this resort is adults only as it is canabis friendly! {We didnt notice any issues with smell or anything from anyone using previously or during} Thousand Oaks Resort is located in Disney, right next to the dam which has an off road park. So dont forget to bring your ATV! You can even access the off road…
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Did You Know You Can Play With Baby Highland Cows In Oklahoma?
Did You Know You Can Play With Baby Highland Cows In Oklahoma? Lucky R Ranch in Claremore, OK does Hug-A-Highland experienes where you can pay for a party of 4 (no young children) to brush, feed, and love on some baby highlands. Check out our this video of our experience on IG or below. The experience lasts only 30 minutes, but it is the perfect amount of time to play with these sweet babies. We were able to brush them, take lots of photos/videos and even feed them some treats. We even learned quite a bit about owning these little guys. The owners love these little ladies and do a…
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The Best Way to See & Eat OKC
If you are looking for the best way to see & eat your way through OKC, then look no further than Oklahoma Food Tours. I have had the absolute privilige to meet the OFT founders, Ryan & Nabeel. These guys have done an amazing job of putting their love of OKC and food together to give you not only a taste of whats out there food wise, but also a history of how each area and business came to be. As of this posting, in December of 2022, they currently over 3 different district tours. The Plaza district, Classen Curve, and Downton Edmond. However, they are already talking about adding…
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Blue Hole Park in Salina, OK
Have you been to Blue Hole Park in Salina, OK? Located about 2 1/2 hours from OKC via the turnpike, you will find both shallow and deep beautiful ice-cold water! The hole itself is said to be about 17 feet deep. Its one of Oklahoma’s cleanest and clearest swimming holes. Need To Know Before You Go There are several things that you should know to be best prepared for you visit. Cost to enter is $10 per vehicle. No alcohol is allowed on premises. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. The park gets packed. Arrive early for prime real estate options, the park opens at 9a. Take a cooler…
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The Best Animal Encounters in Oklahoma
Are you looking for animal encounters in Oklahoma? Maybe you want to hold a bobcat, or feed a lemur? You may be just like my daughter and have been wanting to pet a wolf! Well if you are looking for some exotic animal encounters, then Nomad’s Animal Encounters is the zoo for you. Located in Seminole, OK, just 5 minutes off the interstate you will find a family owned and operated animal rescue. Here they have everything from chickens to bobcats and a chance to interact with them all. We have been to several encounter zoo’s before, and have paid quite the pretty penny to be able to touch some…
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Family Fun Christmas In Oklahoma
Looking for some family fun Christmas locations in Oklahoma? Well I am here to help! This blog post is all about local Christmas activities that we have gone to, along with some ideas that we have not had a chance to visit ourselves. 1. World’s Tallest Christmas Tree Located in the heart of Enid, OK you can find the worlds tallest Christmas tree, standing at 140′ tall. Along with the tree, you will find an ice skating rink, Santa (limited days), and army truck rides, hot cocoa stands, and a light tunnel. After visiting the tree we went to Meadowlake Park and did their drive-thru lights. All in all it…
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Cross Bar Offroad Adventures
Cross Bar Offroad Park located in Davis, OK is a 6500 acre property with over 200 miles of trails to explore. Take any off-road vehicle that you want and enjoy some fun off road adventures. A Jeep, your truck, or any ATV/UTV. Just an hour drive from OKC, south on I35; it makes for a quick trip to make for a great day activity. However, they do also have camping via RV or Tent. Check here for more info on camping. Daily Pass is $20 per adult, $10 per child (10-15) and free for kids aged 0-9. While office hours are typical 9-5, the park is open 24/7 and you…
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Stir At The Simple Brew Now Open
Living in small towns has a lot of benefits. Something we wouldnt change or give up for even the best burger. Though we once thought about moving to this little town in New Mexico bc they had the best BBQ we had ever tasted! (He was originally from Texas.) Anyway, all these benefits of small town living does come with a cost. For the privacy, the space, the friendly neighbors…you give up great social atmospheric establishments. But ya’ll….Harrah, OK got itself its very own speakeasy bar. Stir at The Simple Brew is located on Harrah/Newalla Rd, just north of Reno. The owners Chad & Christy have promised us and delivered…