by Gigi de Jong | Jul 22, 2026 | Itineraries, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Route 66, known as The Mother Road, runs through the southern Great Plains states of New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. This suggested nine-day itinerary begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and ends fittingly in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the story of this highway first began. Cyrus Avery a visionary businessman from Tulsa who is known as The Father of Route 66 was instrumental in creating this road. He called it Main Street America and it is this road trip across this vast landscape where you can experience classic Americana.
by Sierra Winters | May 14, 2026 | Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Places & Experiences, Route 66
Zany. Eclectic. Bizarre. These are just a handful of the words that have been used to describe Route 66 since its inception in 1926. One hundred years of evolution is preserved in roadside attractions like Froella, the Giant Elephant; The Nut House; Big Bill; and Stella Atom, the new space cowgirl in Tulsa. Take your time stopping at each of these iconic statues for a more leisurely trip.
by Wolf Johnson | May 1, 2026 | Oklahoma, Places & Experiences
A weekend in Choctaw Country is more than a simple getaway. It is an immersion into a living culture and a celebration of connection. From the storytellers at the cultural center to the artisans along scenic paths, every encounter feels genuine and rooted in place.
by Sierra Winters | Mar 26, 2026 | Oklahoma, Places & Experiences, Route 66
From stepping inside tipis to throwing tomahawks, the hands-on experiences offered in Bartlesville will help demystify themes most of us have only heard about through pop culture.
by Kass | Nov 19, 2025 | Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Travel Tips
Route 66 isn’t just asphalt and neon, it threads across the ancestral and living homelands of many Indigenous nations. From Potawatomi lands at the Chicago start, through Osage and Kickapoo land in the Midwest, across dozens of Tribal Nations in Oklahoma, to Pueblo communities in New Mexico and Navajo and Hualapai lands in Arizona, more than half of Route 66 runs through Indian Country. For travelers looking to go beyond the kitsch, the most authentic experiences are those led and offered by tribal people themselves. These experiences vary from guided canyon walks and pueblo tours to trading-post galleries, and tribally owned lodgings. Spending your money at these establishments directs tourism dollars to local economies and cultural programs. You can create a positive experience for both yourself and these communities by visiting with gratitude and respect – prepared to learn about the local cultures and histories.
by Whitney James | Jan 1, 2023 | Oklahoma, Places & Experiences
Don’t be fooled by all those high rises! There are plenty of ways to elevate your heart-rate within the limits of Oklahoma City. We dig in on this jam-packed itinerary perfect for a long weekend.
by Whitney James | Jan 1, 2023 | Oklahoma, Places & Experiences
Oklahoma has abundant Native American history. Formerly known simply as “Indian Territory,” it is here that over 30 Indian tribes were relocated during the peak of western migration. In total, 67 unique tribal nations have at one point called Oklahoma home. The name Oklahoma itself is a Choctaw Indian word that means “red people.”
by Whitney James | Dec 15, 2022 | Oklahoma, Places & Experiences
Discover the heart and soul of Oklahoma with these seven ideas. Perfect for the first-time visitor or locals alike, these suggestions will round out any weekend trip and give you ideas for your next visit.
by Whitney James | Dec 15, 2022 | Oklahoma, Places & Experiences
Located across the furthest reaches of the state, these five parks and scenic locales are some of the best ways to experience the great outdoors in Oklahoma.
