Norman, OK is synonymous with Sooners and The University of Oklahoma, of course. Boom Sooner! But there are also plenty of other things to do in Norman, and it has so much offer for a fun day trip as...
We all know Oklahoma summers are HOT, and what better way to enjoy childhood and stay cool than to head to the Oklahoma swimming holes and fresh water pools!  Oklahoma has some incredible natural swimming holes to explore with the...
Are you looking for a unique experience for your family this summer? Consider a ride on the Heartland Flyer train from OKC to Fort Worth, Texas. It really is fun for all ages! My family of 4 took the...
Thank you to Tanganyika Wildlife for partnering with us on this article and sharing about their animal encounters for OKC families! Are you and your family looking for a fun and unique adventure that's just a short drive away from...
Silver Dollar City Did you grow up vacationing somewhere with your family every year? Is there one place that you can always visit that takes you straight back to your childhood and make you feel like a kid again? That's...
If you have not made the trip to the Arbuckle Mountains and Turner Falls with kids in South-Central Oklahoma, it is an area to go on your family travel list! About an hour and 15 minute drive from OKC,...
I will admit that I was a tiny bit apprehensive when moving to Guthrie a few years back, but this town and the people in it have absolutely stolen my heart. Guthrie is a unique, very small town that is...
Recently, my husband and I took our eight-year-old and ten-year-old to the Great Salt Plains to dig for selenite crystals. It was such a fun family trip – one that I know we will take again! I had been...
As someone who loves big cities, walkable streets, and cultural districts, Edmond wasn’t an obvious first choice of where I would ultimately raise my family. At first, drawn to the city for the fantastic schools and quiet neighborhoods, we...
We recently took the Amtrak to Fort Worth, TX and I'm here to tell you about our experience! Navigating the Amtrak First off, we loved it! It was so fun and easy! We booked our tickets online beforehand. The train leaves...
A few weekends ago, my husband and I traveled down to Lake Texoma and stayed at the Tanglewood Resort! If you're looking for an affordable, yet nearby, place to get away - Tanglewood is it!  Nestled on the southwest shoreline...
Everyone loves a good road trip. An exciting adventure, a good playlist, people you love, and unhealthy snacks. What could go wrong? Enter kids.  Road trips pre-kids were pretty low maintenance. But now that children are joining these journeys, a whole...

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