There are hundreds of places in Oklahoma with that same magnetic influence.  Guthrie, in the town of Guthrie I could spend a month there just taking pictures, and the same way with Shawnee, Norman and Noble.  Then there's that long, long stretch through No Man's Land.  The Glinting Tour, in the next box, is also a prized memory. 

Oklahoma has really been good to us when it comes to dishing out prized memories.  We just happened to be at Turner Falls when family rain gauges were overflowing and more rain falling like the weatherman was pouring it out of a fifty gallon drum. The next day the falls were gushing with beauty.  But you know what I loved most there?  Walking on the rain-drenched earth, watching the birds, looking at flowers -- and yeah, even dodging some bees.

There are hundreds of places to see, visit or vacation in Oklahoma   I want to tell you about Cedar Lake, Robbers Cave, Guthrie, Cordell -- and a bunch of others.  The places I haven't been to personally I have tried to post links to the sites of kindred spirits who did, like John McCornack and Snowhawk, but definitely to the state's great web sites and, well, what I really mean to say is:  Check this page, and the next one, out very thoroughly.  Be sure to bookmark this page so you can come back any time you get lonesome.  Thank you.

Put the sun behind you and
Take The Glinting Tour

Then head NORTH for the
Northern Swing Tour.

One of the very best sites I've run into for exploring the state belongs to Snowhawk up in Green Country, Tulsa.  The site is beautiful, inclusive, inviting, and professionally created. 

Robbers Cave, famous hideout of Jesse James & gang.

The museums of Oklahoma.  An interactive map shows WHERE the museums are so you can plan visits to them in your tour of the state.

Find 300 million years of Oklahoma's natural history in the nation's largest university-based natural history.

In a hollow on Poteau Mountain near Heavener, Oklahoma, there is a state park that holds a mystery. A mystery that many have tried to explain. A mystery etched in the face of a large slab of stone which stands 12 feet tall, 10 feet wide, and 16 inches thick. For years, locals called it "Indian Rock."

For places to see and news of the Oklahoma Nations, check out the Indian Times newspaper.  There are many great articles here of interest to Euro-Americans and Americans alike.

Since the dawn of Time, men have come together for fellowship and study. We have built Temples as centers for thought and action. There is in manhood a deep sense of something beyond ourselves, something which we are called upon by our very nature to worship.  The great Temple of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Guthrie is a place in which the glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe is celebrated. It is a place of education, of recreation, of fellowship, of charity and compassion. It is a place of study and philosophy, a place of healing. It is a place which embraces the brotherhood of men and attracts us to the celebration of life.

The Oklahoma Backcountry web page has a decided charm all its own.  The photos are sharp and clear, the words are like poetry.  This is a must see site.

Grove Oklahoma, the site is stuffed full of information on this Green Country area.

Gorp's resource list of outdoor Oklahoma sites.  Remember, Gorp is GOOD!

Lake Eufaula.. 

Here's another great way to cruise the state.
Pick up a free ScreenSaver featuring
John McCornack's sunset photos
like this one below.

Frontier Sunsets and Windmills by John McCornack.
Click Here and get a FREE ScreenSaver of John's work.
Make your own ScreenSavers for Free by clicking HERE.

Roadside America, Funny places, according to the author.

Route 66 Photos of People, Places, Events, and Old Cars.  This site is so packed with information and links you don't dare miss it.  Note, long wait for loading, but worth it.

Oklahoma Campgrounds and RV Parks.  This is in list form, with phone numbers.

Happy Camping in Oklahoma. Campgrounds are grouped according to nearby cities or landmarks. Special campgrounds are highlighted to indicate that there is a complete listing only a click away...

KOA Kampgrounds are well placed and easy to find.

The Oklahoma Skydiving Center is Oklahoma's largest complete professional skydiving facility.

The Will Rogers World Airport.

Oklahoma Scuba Diving Club of Oklahoma.  Yes, there are lakes deep enough to go scuba diving.  In fact, there are some you won't touch the bottom of in scuba gear.

Be sure to visit the WildCare site where injured wild animals are taken care of by Rondi Large.

The Fall months find the hardwoods boast of gold, red, and violet during Autumn, with the Pine and Holly providing a year-round splash of green. The Talimena Scenic Drive, a mountain top drive extending from Talihina, Oklahoma, to Mena, Arkansas, lies only a half-hour drive across the majestic Kiamichi Mountains to the north, and is a must-see during October through early November.  More scenery abounds to the south at Broken Bow Lake, in and around Beavers Bend State Park, forty minutes away. 

Signs along the road:  1984 F-250 Ford Diesel 3/4 ton pickup for sale.   Needs 2 batteries, 4 tires, one diesel tank and a tool box.

1958 or 1960 Jeep for sale.  Runs rough.  Has no title, no spare.  Must be moved immediately.  Heavy Discount for cash.

I get a real kick out of reading classifieds in the Oklahoma Newspapers.  Like the one that says:  Unregistered Pit Bull For Sale to Highest bidder:    He Likes to run --- runs from rabbits, rustling weeds and dark shadows.  Has nervous tic in right eye when about to bite.  Has epilepsy.  Free leash and free delivery.  May need glasses. Must see to appreciate.  Call 872 5556 after 5:00 for more information.

Then there's the ad saying: Corn on the cob for $8.00 a bushel if you pick it.  If I have to get out there, it's $10.00 per bushel.

Gene Autry Oklahoma has much to offer the cowboy world. 

"At a time when Native Americans were torn from their homes and heritage, Wheelock Academy gave the Choctaw the opportunity to acquire essential skills for succeeding in the contemporary United States," said National Trust President Richard Moe. "It set the precedent for all tribal schools to follow and remains not only an integral piece of Indian history, but America's as well.

The Museum of the Red River in Idabel, Oklahoma invites you to become acquainted with its activities and resources.  "For those who may find it difficult to visit us in person, we have designed this website to provide a virtual tour of the museum and its services."

If you have appreciated this portion please book mark this page
because you will love the rest of the Oklahoma Super Vacation Sites

Good Old Guthrie   *  The 2007 State Fair  *  Places to see in Oklahoma City  *  The Oklahoma City Zoo  *  The Omniplex of Oklahoma City  *  Old Tractors of Oklahoma  *  Cedar Lake   *  Welcome page *  Birds of Fall  *   Oklahoma Videos  *   Outdoor Links *  Best Places to visit *   Regions of Oklahoma * Frontier Country  *  Cities of Oklahoma * Green Country *  Native Americans *  Cowboys  *  Rodeos of Oklahoma  *  Louise Serpa, rodeo photographer  * Robbers Cave *  Beavers Bend Recreation *  The Heavener Runestone  *  The Spiro Mounds  *  Medieval Fair  *  Turner Falls  *  Norman Events  *  Sweet Times At Sulphur   *  Lake Thunderbird  *  Oklahoma Information Station * Native American Business Help *  A new breed of cows * WildCare for Animals * Sports *   Weather * Newspapers *  Countr y Music Stars  *   Genealogy *  Oklahoma Places * Special People of Oklahoma * Business Stories *  Schools *  Books of Oklahoma * Recreation *   Tornadoes   * Noble * Purcell * wholesale land and property * Riding Horses * The Award given to sites listed here  *  Ghosts in Oklahoma?  *  Build and promote your personal web site.  *  Three Sticks in the Wind. * The Trip Through No Man's Land  *  Oklahoma Trails  *  The Peter Conser House  *  Oklahoma Homesteading  *  Smithville, area of charm, legacy and greatness   *  Oklahoma, as it USED TO BE  *  Click HERE if you have an Oklahoma site you want me to review.  Get your own cap, shirt, or travel mug and Share Oklahoma with everyone you meet. 

Black Mesa State Park  *  Great Salt plains  *  American Horse Lake   *  Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge  *  Greenleaf State Park  *  Ouachita Recreation Trail 

Tell us about YOUR town or community and we'll add it along shortly.  I am especially interested in creating links to the very best web sites about each community, in ANY state.

Do you know any great stories about wonderful places?  Please tell us about all the Stranger-Friendly Vacation Sites In Oklahoma that you know about.  We want to link to them, for free.  Do you want to have your own web site?  We can make one.