A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STATES YOU WOULDN'T THINK OF VACATIONING TO: CHAPTER FOUR - OKLAHOMA

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A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STATES YOU WOULDN'T THINK OF VACATIONING TO

- CHAPTER FOUR-

OKLAHOMA

STATE MOTTO: Labor omnia vincit. This Latin phrase means 'labor conquers all things.'

Here we are, you weary travelers, our fourth state in those states you wouldn't think you'd hit as a tourist spot but maybe a business trip or a sing a long!!

OKLAHOMA!!!!!

"Oklahoma?? Really???" your wifey doubts the greatness which is the blogger's suggestion.

"Come on honey, he was right about those other states so lets listen to his pitch about this state!"

Of course, we all know that the citizens of Oklahoma stand around and sing the song "Oklahoma" every day while dressed in their best clothes and why not, Oklahoma is that great!!

Oklahoma where you can kill a fish, a bison or an old car.  We kid, there's no killing old cars, unless you want to!

"Can you cut and paste some information from Wikipedia so I don't have to?" your wifey says cackling with glee.

I sure can!!!

WHAT DOES WIKIPEDIA SAY ABOUT OKLAHOMA?

Oklahoma (/ˌoʊkləˈhoʊmə/ ( listen);^[26] Pawnee: Uukuhuúwa,^[27] Cayuga: Gahnawiyoˀgeh)^[28] is a state in the South Central region of the United States.^[29] It is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the fifty United States. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people".^[30] It is also known informally by its nickname, "The Sooner State", in reference to the non-Native settlers who staked their claims on land before the official opening date of lands in the western Oklahoma Territory or before the Indian Appropriations Act of 1889, which dramatically increased European-American settlement in the eastern Indian Territory. Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory were merged into the State of Oklahoma when it became the 46th state to enter the union on November 16, 1907. Its residents are known as Oklahomans (or colloquially, "Okies"), and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.
A major producer of natural gas, oil, and agricultural products, Oklahoma relies on an economic base of aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology.^[31] Both Oklahoma City and Tulsa serve as Oklahoma's primary economic anchors, with nearly two thirds of Oklahomans living within their metropolitan statistical areas.^[32]With ancient mountain ranges, prairie, mesas, and eastern forests, most of Oklahoma lies in the Great Plains, Cross Timbers, and the U.S. Interior Highlands, a region prone mainly to severe weather.^[33] More than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma,^[34] ranking third behind Alaska and California.
Oklahoma is on a confluence of three major American cultural regions and historically served as a route for cattle drives, a destination for Southern settlers, and a government-sanctioned territory for Native Americans.

Wow!!!

Now that already sounds exciting!!!

Are you excited now?

**Sounds of cricket**

Alright, I know, you want to see what there is to see in the great state of Oklahoma!

Well, first off there's prostitutes!!

Just kidding.

(Well, you know, there's prostitutes in every state!)

(Click here for much more to see and do in Oklahoma ----- https://www.travelok.com/things-to-do )

AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE

(Stolen from travelok.com)

Oklahoma has been home to 67 American Indian tribes. Learn about these native cultures at Oklahoma's museums, heritage centers and events that help celebrate and maintain Oklahoma's unique Native American heritage. Share in the sacred traditions of Oklahoma's American Indian tribes by attending an authentic celebration or powwow. Feel the rhythm of powwow drums, become awed by amazingly detailed native regalia and be swept away by American Indian fancy or jingle-dress dancing.
In Oklahoma, there are many opportunities to immerse yourself in tribal history, songs, art and culture. Attend the Red Earth Festival, held each summer in Oklahoma City, to witness over 100 Indian tribes from across North America compete in a breathtaking, elite dance competition and exhibit works from today's most celebrated Native American artists. Explore the history of the Five Civilized Tribes who were relocated to Indian Territory, or discover the culture of the American Indian tribes whose headquarters are in Oklahoma.
Order our free guide to Oklahoma's Indian Country to discover the top American Indian attractions and learn about the state's tribes. Travel to Oklahoma to experience the richness of American Indian culture firsthand.

https://www.travelok.com/american_indian_culture 

CABINS

(Again stolen from Travelok.com)

Oklahoma cabins allow visitors to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort and are ideal for family vacations or getaways with friends. Oklahoma's cabins range from rustic and historic structures in our state parks to luxurious vacation rentals. Stay in a quaint cottage in a peaceful forest or a luxury cabin where you can soak by candlelight in a Jacuzzi or relax in a private hot tub on your deck with a view. 
Several of the state parks in Oklahoma offer rental cabins to help you enjoy the unique outdoor recreation areas of our diverse state parks. Stay in an eco-friendly cabin at Great Salt Plains State Park, pick an historic cabin built by the CCC and WPA at Greenleaf State Park, or enjoy the view from the deck of a riverfront cabin at Beavers Bend State Park. 
There are also a wide variety of privately-owned cabins waiting to host your vacation in Oklahoma. From upscale luxury log cabins with every imaginable amenity to simple cabins that allow you to enjoy nature while getting away from it all, you're sure to find your cozy cabin escape here in Oklahoma.

https://www.travelok.com/cabins

ART DISTRICTS

(One more time, stolen from travelok.com!!!)

Spend the day mingling with the creative and chic in one of Oklahoma's innovative arts districts. Home to lively works of art and performance pieces, Oklahoma's varied arts districts beckon art lovers to come and stay awhile. Enjoy trendy restaurants, live entertainment, artist demonstrations, cutting-edge galleries and works ranging from blown glass and works on canvas to pottery and unique, hand-crafted jewelry. 
Immerse yourself in the thriving Oklahoma art scene and gain inspiration from some of Oklahoma's finest artists with a visit to two of the state's premier, established arts districts: Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District and the Tulsa Arts District. It is here that you'll be granted a backstage pass and ushered into the colorful world of the hip and visionary artisans who call Oklahoma home. From modern to Western, traditional to the bizarre, Oklahoma's arts districts are ready to delight, inspire and entertain.

https://www.travelok.com/arts_district

There's so much else to see and do in Oklahoma --- go check out https://www.travelok.com and do what the blogger did, REQUEST SOME BROCHURES AND OTHER TRAVEL GUIDES!!!

And then plan that trip, straight through the heart of America, see Route 66, take a glimpse into the history of the 1st Nations and then come back and do it again, FOR AMERICA!!!!

Until next time, keep traveling and we'll keep a light on!!