Out & About in Oklahoma

During a lot of my day trips, I have ended up in the beautiful state of Oklahoma.  I have seen some interesting sights and these are some of the highlights.           Oologah Lake                 Oologah Lake is a reservoir in northeastern Oklahoma that was created by the US Army Corps of Engineers.  The name Oologah, pronouncedContinue reading “Out & About in Oklahoma”

The Lodge on Drummond Ranch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

One of the best parts of visiting Pawhuska is being able to visit The Lodge on Drummond Ranch. The Lodge is the family guest house, which also serves as the production location for Ree’s Food Network show! I told you in the last post about the 25 cent iced tea at the Mercantile, but theContinue reading “The Lodge on Drummond Ranch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma”

The Pioneer Woman in Pawhuska, OK

If you know anything about me, I love to cook & I love good food. I am a big fan of Food Network & one of the shows I watch is Ree Drummond’s The Pioneer Woman. In 2011, I read her biography before I even knew who Ree Drummond was. I loved the cover &Continue reading “The Pioneer Woman in Pawhuska, OK”

Price Tower Arts Center Bartlesville, OK

Today I had scheduled a tour of Price Tower, the only skyscraper designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It was the perfect day because it was freezing outside! This 19 story building was designed with commercial, retail and residential spaces. Today the building still is multifunctional. It houses the Inn at Price Tower with beautiful modernContinue reading “Price Tower Arts Center Bartlesville, OK”

Really Big Stuff

While in the St. Louis area, I found two interesting places to visit. I love finding quirky roadside attractions and here are a couple to add to my list. Several people have asked how I find the places I visit. I have two favorite places I look for ideas. The first is Atlas Obscura, anContinue reading “Really Big Stuff”

Christmas with Van Gogh

I was lucky enough to visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam & see so many of Vincent Van Gogh’s works in person.  The museum is temporarily closed due to COVID; however, you can visit the museum online. I wasn’t able to see the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit in Charlotte, but Christmas Day I wentContinue reading “Christmas with Van Gogh”

Christmas Eve at the Gateway Arch

Christmas Eve found me near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. I had never been so I was anxious to get there before they closed at 4 pm. There was not time to stop, so I drove there still pulling my camper. I was in awe of the Arch and took so many pictures. ThisContinue reading “Christmas Eve at the Gateway Arch”

Traveling through Indiana

After leaving Louisville, I began my way across Indiana. While driving, I spotted a sign for an Amish restaurant and stopped for an early dinner. Homemade peanut butter pie After dinner, I stopped in Santa Claus, Indiana. It was a nice town and so fitting to visit on Christmas Eve eve. It was time toContinue reading “Traveling through Indiana”