Why don’t monsters eat ghosts? They taste like sheet.
Today we are discussing the Seminole legend of the Stikini in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
The Seminole Indians of Oklahoma have a legend of a vampire-like creature called a stikini. This creature take the form of a human during the day, but at night becomes an owl-like creature that craves human flesh.
Born overnight during the 1891 Land Run, the town of Tecumseh was named after the famed Shawnee Indian chief and visionary. No trip to Tecumseh is complete without a stop at the Farmer’s Daughter Market. This combination dining and shopping destination offers two eateries, a bakery and two shops containing everything from home decor and gifts to furniture and antiques. Other must-see Tecumseh attractions include Tecumseh Lake and the Tecumseh Historical Museum, which is housed in a 100-year-old native stone building that has served as a bank, hat shop and insurance office.
Do you know the Oklahoma ties to the Hippopotamus song?
Gayla Peevey was born on March 8, 1943. This former singer and child star was from Oklahoma City, OK. She is best known for the song, "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," which she recorded at the age of 10. The Oklahoma City Zoo gained some notoriety due to the song. After Gayla received a Hippo as a gift, she donated Matilda the Hippo to the Zoo. Matilda lived out her days there until at the age of 47 she was being transferred to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando FL.
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a zoo and botanical garden located in Oklahoma City's Adventure District in northeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The zoo covers 119 acres and is home to more than 1,900 animals.
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Are we there yet?
On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss the Tri-State Plaque in Quapaw, Oklahoma. According to a plaque at the three-state spot, it took an 800-member expedition to map it. They spent nearly six months in 1857 walking only 40 miles from the southwest Missouri border, "hampered by rough terrain, heavy timber, and high water." A massive stone cairn was built at the spot in 1938 by the National Youth Administration, but a weathered plaque on the cairn notes that it doesn't mark the actual spot, which is 50 feet east. This was rectified in Oct. 2004, when the Missouri Association of County Surveyors embedded a stand-here plaque in the ground on the actual three-state spot, which, conveniently, is at the end of a dead-end road. Stand on three states, with easy parking, too.
Quapaw is a town in Ottawa County, Oklahoma with a population of 906. Quapaw is part of the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area. Discovery of lead and zinc ores during the 1920s resulted in this area being part of the Tri-State mining district, and resulted in a population boom as thousands of miners moved into the larger area.
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Yukon's Christmas in the Park offers a beautiful lighted drive through three interconnecting parks. Yukon's Chisholm Trail, Freedom Trail and city parks make up over 100 acres of Christmas cheer that include over 500 displays and five million lights. Highlights of this beloved holiday event include the 50-ft, multi-colored, lighted Christmas tree, the Santa Express Train ride and an ice skating rink.
Start your journey through a magnificent arch that reads “Christmas in the Park” and follow the winding path through three interconnected parks transformed into a winter wonderland. There are three ways to enjoy Christmas in the Park. Motorists from the contiguous 48 states have driven through this wonderland. Twinkling animated displays amuse as you leisurely make your way through, while LED displays synchronized with music wow young and old alike.
Guest can get up-close and personal to the lights with a walking tour. The romantic pond area in Chisholm Trail Park is ideal for a winter date. There is even a “Will You Marry Me?” sign for guests who are ready to pop the question.
The Christmas in the Park Train Station is the junction of tasty treats, selfie spots and an ice skating rink. For a small fee, the Santa Express takes guests on a tour of the lights that adorn Chisholm Trail Park. Seeing the magnificence of millions of lights over three inter-connected parks, no one would guess that it started out as a handful of displays around the Yukon Community Center.
One of the reasons that Christmas in the Park is so special is that every large sponsored display is specifically designed by the sponsor. So, you won’t be able to find it anywhere else. If you look closely, each display tells a Christmas-themed story about the person, business or organization that designed it.
Christmas in the Park is one of the oldest and most popular traditions in Yukon. Yukon's three lighted parks are great for tour buses or anyone searching for the ultimate holiday experience. Admission to Christmas in the Park is free; however, donations are merrily accepted.
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Yukon. Known as the hometown of country superstar Garth Brooks, Yukon sprang into being in 1891 as a farming community. Visitors flock to Yukon to experience one of Oklahoma's largest ethnic festivals each year — the Oklahoma Czech Festival goes all-out with music, a parade, costumed dances, crafts and plenty of Czech delicacies.
http://www.yukonok.gov/
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On this episode we head up to Edmond, Ok for a little haunted Oklahoma history with a flair for the dramatic and that's just Brett's way of dealing with his emotions, but he'll do anything for a carriage ride and a well lit bonfire.
You will love the twist that the Edmond Historic Ghost Tours group puts on their Ghost Walk. Edmond Historical Society FB Downtown Edmond FB Edmond Historical Trust
Next up, it's all about Monsters and Margaritas. Back for their second year, The Girls Art School opens for the Ghouls and Goblins with dizzying drinks, delectable bites ,a graveyard full of treasure and all for a good cause. All proceeds going directly back into OKC Girls Art School. OKC Girls Art School Monsters and Margaritas
Turn it up! Today we are discussing Fur Fest in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The Fur Fest is a locally-grown event curated for the Oklahoma music scene. It is located at The Fur Shop in downtown Tulsa, which has 3 stages prepared for use. The Fur Shop seeks to be a vessel through which Oklahoma musical artists can find exposure. The purpose of The Fur Fest is to bring a platform for Oklahoma artists and vendors to congregate and have fun in the Tulsan spirit. Attendees will learn more about local businesses and they will meet up-and-coming musical artists from our state.
Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry.
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Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss the Lake Jed Johnson Tower Trail at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Lake Jed Johnson, named for Jed Johnson, a designer and film director, is the third largest of thirteen small reservoirs in the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, located in southwestern Oklahoma. The Lake Jed Johnson Tower Trail is a short hike that most skill levels can enjoy and has some gorgeous vistas all along the trail.
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, located near Lawton, has protected unique wildlife habitats since 1901 and is the oldest managed wildlife facility in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service system.
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If you listen hard enough you can hear our muscle shirts.
Today we are discussing the Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Set on a 100-year-old dairy farm, the first 30 acres of Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha feature a neon and porcelain sign museum. Other attractions include open air displays of rare muscle cars and bikes, automotive folk art and oil and gas memorabilia. Guided tours are available by request.
Chickasha is the perfect place. Located less than 40 minutes from Oklahoma City and Norman, this beautiful historic town offers an exclusive array of unique attractions, shopping and dining experiences. The locals of Chickasha take great pride in preserving their heritage and enriching the community through art and events highlighting the unique town.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An Oklahoma state agency says it is canceling a multi-million dollar contract with a local restaurant following “suspected fraudulent activity.”
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Are you ready for a trip to the panhandle?
On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Seth Hammond the Curator of the No Man's Land Museum in Goodwell, OK.
The No Man's Land Museum is operated in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society and Oklahoma Panhandle State University, offers a wide variety of notable exhibits dedicated to preserving and representing the history of the area. The Museum houses several permanent exhibits, including the Baker and Duckett collections, as well as traveling exhibits, and a gift shop.
In 1901, Goodwell was established as a switch along the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad. The switch was named Goodwell because a "good well" was found there. In 1903, Goodwell was established and celebrated its centennial in 2003.
Can't get enough museums? Check out episode 79 about the Route 66 Museum - http://onlyinokshow.com/route-66-museum
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