No matter how old you get, there’s something about returning to your hometown. The familiar sights, sounds and faces welcome you as though you never left. This past Friday night, I took my sister and my 92-year-old grandpa with me to the town I call my own, ...

  Arnold Palmer once said, “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.” I agree wholeheartedly with Arnold’s quote, and you’ll see why after you hear about my time at the WinStar Golf Academy.     Until last Monday, the only kind of golf club ...

  Last month I had the privilege of visiting this month’s Featured Town of the Month, Wilson, OK. While I was there, I attended the monthly Wilson Historical Society potluck meeting. Founded in November 1998, the Wilson Historical Society is a group of townspeople that have gathered monthly to ...

  When I was a kid, I remember many hot summer nights watching the sun set from my grandparent’s back porch. One of my favorite parts about those evenings was that they always involved my favorite treat—a big bowl of Braum’s peppermint ice cream. &...

  Whoever said Mondays are boring needs to clear their calendar for a visit to Chickasaw Country. This past Monday, I had the time of my life at a hidden gem tucked outside Stonewall, OK. Wildcat Springs Ranch is the perfect getaway for the outdoorsy person in your life. ...

  Last month we added to the Featured Town of the Month series by sharing interesting facts, hidden gems and more every Tuesday in our Town Tip Tuesday feature. This month I’m excited to tell you about the community-driven town with a musical flare: Comanche, OK.     ...

  There are multiple ways to experience nature in Chickasaw Country. We have numerous lakes, places to hike and beautiful parks with campgrounds. These are the kind of destinations where you can escape from it all and unplug from technology. If that sounds like a good idea, you are going ...

  This past weekend was so exciting! The Inaugural Artesian Arts Festival turned out to be a wonderful event. Even the weather cooperated; maybe the weather gods heard all of our prayers Friday night. Any who, I could not be happier with how it all played out!      ...

  Hello December, I have been waiting for you all year long! Chickasaw Country is starting to look a lot like Christmas! Lucky for you, I have compiled a list of all of the light displays you should check out!    I love Christmas parades! Over the years, this ...

  It was a crisp fall morning when I made my way to Marietta.  My destination: Sam’s Duck Club. Honestly, I had no idea what was about to happen. My excitement level was off the charts on a scale of 1 to 10!      And let me ...