Who's ready to get FUNKY? Today we are discussing the Funky Monkey Inn in Afton, Oklahoma. The Funky Monkey Inn is located on Monkey Island, OK, right in the heart of Grand Lake. Relax and unwind in one of our six unique and extraordinary movie themed rooms. The Shangri-La Golf Course, Marina, and multiple restaurants and entertainment are right down the street. You won't find a vacation rental like this one! Founded in 1886, Afton, Oklahoma is a small town boasting several examples of classic Route 66 roadside architecture, water recreation and more. Take a trek on one of two stretches of the nine-foot-wide original Route 66 known as the Ribbon Road, or sample Scuppernog Jelly and blackstrap molasses at Miller Pecan Company. The Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada 2022 - MOVIE Maker News.com Oklahoma City Community College - OCCC is a public community college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The college was founded in 1972 as South Oklahoma City Junior College. Current enrollment of 18,549 students and is the second largest community college and the fifth largest public higher education institution in Oklahoma. A large percentage of OCCC students join or rejoin the local workforce each year. 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. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #afton #monkeyisland #bandb #filmschool #okc

On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss the Healing Rock in Skiatook, Oklahoma. Healing Rock, also known as Teepee Rock is located near Skiatook Lake in Skiatook, OK. An all skill levels hike will take you to this natural monument that is considered to be a healing site by some Native Americans. 14004 Lake Rd Skiatook, OK 74070 Phone: 918-396-3170 Skiatook is often considered one of Oklahoma's best kept secrets. Skiatook was founded in 1872 by William C. Rogers, the last hereditary Chief of the Cherokees. Skiatook Lake features 10,190 surface acres and 160 miles of shoreline. Guests can stay the whole weekend with onsite RV and tent camping sites for lakefront access to boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. Skiatook Lake supports ample populations of sportfish, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, crappie, channel catfish and bluegill, as well as drum, carp and buffalo. More than 1,800 acres of project land are open to hunting, as well. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch and venture along nature trails before bringing the kids over to the onsite playground. Guests can also take advantage of boat ramps, restrooms, showers and group shelters during their Skiatook Lake visit. The US Army Corps of Engineers provides vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our Nation's security, energize the economy and reduce risks from disasters. The Osage Nation is a Midwestern Native American tribe of the Great Plains. The tribe developed in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys around 700 BC along with other groups of its language family. The Quapaw people are a tribe of Native Americans that coalesced in the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Historically they migrated from the Ohio Valley area to the west side of the Mississippi River and resettled in what is now the state of Arkansas; their name for themselves refers to this migration and traveling downriver. Also discussed on the show: Tulsa World, Canoo, Governor Kevin Stitt, and MidAmerica Industrial Park. Check out our sponsor for this episode - Master Threads https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma/healing-rock-hike-ok/ https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.7863 https://www.cityofskiatook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Skiatook-1443804219168788/ https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Locations/Tulsa-District-Lakes/Oklahoma/Skiatook-Lake/ https://www.usace.army.mil/ https://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/ https://www.facebook.com/osagenation/ http://www.quapawtribe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OGAHPAH/ https://www.facebook.com/tulsaworld https://www.facebook.com/StittForGovernor https://www.canoo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MidAmericaDelivers/ https://masterthreads.us #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #itunes #podcast #legend #traveloklahoma #Attraction #roadside #skiatook #roadtrip #history #electriccar #native #canoo

It’s time for a game of hide-and-shriek! Today we are discussing Haunted Garfield County, Oklahoma with Jeff Provine. Garfield County is seemingly a quiet span of rural Oklahoma, but its history is steeped with strange legends. Enid (originally known as "Skeleton" for chilling reasons) has served as the major center since winning out in the violent railroad war of 1894. Early settlers were startled when a mysterious stranger claimed to be John Wilkes Booth in a deathbed confession thirty years after Lincoln's assassination. The intervening decades only added to the county's haunted heritage, from the phantom staff still in the Broadway Tower to the glowing headstone at Imo. Join Jeff Provine and Tammy Wilson in the shadows that stalk the countryside and the spillways beneath town. Jeff Provine is a Composition professor in Oklahoma. His works include steampunk, alternate history, web comics, and Oklahoma folklore, especially ghost stories. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma

What are you doing in September? We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of September. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. Rock the Route, Yukon's popular FREE concert event, returns September 1, 2022! Celebrate the Mother Road with great quality music, food trucks, and plenty of fun activities for all ages in downtown Yukon from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. 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. Make your way to the Pottawatomie County Free Fair in Shawnee for an array of activities perfect for children and the whole family. Come to this annual fair for arts and crafts, commercial vendor and educational booths, delicious fair food, midway games and evening carnival rides. Shawnee is located at the geographical center of Interstate 40, just 30 minutes east of OKC. A unique multicultural gem, in Shawnee the old-west rural and modern urban mingle happily. Home to four Native American tribes with a rich pre-statehood history, our city of just over 30,000 boasts of world-class museums, a bustling historic downtown district, recreational lakes, and more. Prepare for three days of Okie fun during PiG Fest at Rainbow Valley Ranch in Wellston this September. This multi-day festival will feature performances by prominent Oklahoma artists like singer-songwriter Samantha Crain, Turnpike Troubadour's own Kyle Nix, heavy metal band Locust Grove and rockers Rainbows Are Free. Wellston, Oklahoma, is a small town located just north of Route 66 in western Lincoln County. The town started in about 1880 when a man named Christian T. Wells established a trading post in the northern part of the Kickapoo Reservation. Several years later, Wells established a post office on September 19, 1884, and served as the first postmaster. ScotFest is Oklahoma's flagship celebration of Celtic history and heritage. Held in Broken Arrow's Chisholm Trail Park, this weekend-long festival has something for the entire family including food, crafts and excellent live music. Broken Arrow offers both small-town charm and big-city amenities. Some of Oklahoma's most scenic natural areas surround the community, making it a top spot for outdoor activities, while its cultural attractions draw people seeking arts and entertainment, especially in downtown's Rose District. The Standing Bear Powwow is hosted by the six north-central tribes of Oklahoma, the powwow features inter-tribal dancing, tiny tot contests, and the crowning of the Standing Bear Princess. There will also be a variety of arts and craft vendors, along with food vendors to satisfy your hunger during all of the festivities. Ponca City settlers claimed townsite certificates during the Cherokee Outlet Opening, and oil made it into the thriving cultural center it is today. Honor the brave women who settled Oklahoma at the Pioneer Woman Museum & Statue. Tour the Italian "Palace on the Prairie," the Marland Mansion & Estate, built by oil baron and Governor E.W. Marland. The Canadian River Wine Festival invites all ages out to Lexington for a fun day at the winery. All ages are invited to participate in the annual Grape Stomp Festival festivities. Lexington Oklahoma flourished between 1907 and 1911 and became the trade center of south Cleveland County. Especially, when in 1911, a new steel bridge was built across the river connecting Lexington and Purcell. In 1890, the population was recorded at 223 people. Now, over 2,200 people call Lexington, OK their home.