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Everything you need to know about chicken-fried steak.
Where to get it, how to make it, and how to keep from turning it into a tiny swimming pool filled with gravy (though, if that’s your thing, we won’t judge). Photo by John Jernigan

She went looking for a solution to her daughter’s health problem. What she found was so much more.
This small Oklahoma family donkey dairy is milking up something good. Photo by Lori Duckworth
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Explore the cosmos from right here in Oklahoma.
They come every fall from all over the world for this astronomical event at the tip of the Panhandle, and the best part is, you can join them. Photo by Andy Fryhover

This Oklahoma podcast is your new audio addiction.
A Guthrie couple shares stories of the strange and wonderful. Photo by Ry Dalee/The Cimarron Dove, ambrotype studio
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Did you know these eleven facts about Oklahoma Today?
We have been around nearly seven decades in one form or another. Some of our subscribers have been around for decades. We are the magazine for the whole state. We love what we do. And we love you.

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He’s the executive director of the College Football Playoff, but he’s a hometown boy at heart.
Through his weekly newspaper column, Bill Hancock has become the unofficial historian for his western Oklahoma hometown. Photo by CFP Images Read More>>

Thanks to this restaurant, you don’t have to wait for the State Fair for an Indian taco.
Pauline Austin is frying up some delicious dough at her Lexington spot.
Photo by Whitney Bryen

The good guys didn’t always win in Wild West Oklahoma.
This Indian Territory gun battle remains one of the deadliest in the history of the U.S. Marshals.
Illustration by JJ Ritchey
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Looking for a one-of-a-kind getaway? Try a weekend in this Lake Eufaula treehouse.
Log cabins have nothing on Ra’s Tree-sort, where guests enjoy harmonious evenings among the leaves. Photo by Lori Duckworth

Get the full day-to-night cowboy experience at this Oklahoma state park.
Horseback trail rides, chuckwagon dinners, nights by the campfire, and all that sky: Find it all here.
Photo by Kim Baker / Oklahoma Tourism

This northeastern Oklahoma ranch is making a better future for the state’s horses.
They saw the animals’ pain as a call for help, and these Okies answered. Photo by Lori Duckworth Read More>>

Ten things to know before attending a powwow
Know before you go with our handy guide to attending Native American powwow gatherings. Photo by Lisha Newman / Oklahoma Tourism.
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It’s not the Wild West: These cowboys chase down cattle rustlers in the here and now.
Thinking about stealing some cattle? Bad idea. These cowboy cops will be on your tail. Photo by Tom Luker

Feed your creative side with this new exhibit at Tulsa’s Philbrook Museum.
A stroll through this collection of incredible works will leave a lasting impression. Read all about it in this week’s blog.

What are y’all doing this weekend? Figure out with our weekly events blog.
Beer and yoga; coffee and art; monsters and snow cones; and more amazing events that will make your week awesome. Photo by Carissa McGouran

Stay in this converted train car in southeastern Oklahoma for a trip you’ll never forget.
Details big and small make Rebel Hill Guest Ranch an unforgettable destination. Photo by Lori Duckworth

Looking for a new adventure with your dog? Dock Diving is it.
Dog dock diving is making a splash in the heart of Oklahoma. Photo by John Jernigan. Read More>>

Keep an eye out for these Oklahoma trees while you’re out traveling this summer.
The state’s varied ecosystems provide a wide range of leafy eye candy for the eagle-eyed traveler. Read More>>

Comfort has no language barrier at this Lawton restaurant.
Mutti’s has no trouble packing in crowds of guests hungry for a plate of schnitzel, a glass of German beer, or a slice of Black Forest cake. Photo by John Jernigan

U2 kicks off its latest tour in Tulsa.
In today’s blog, Nate writes about the band that continues to inspire him—and the arena show that took an audience of thousands by surprise. Photo by Danny North

These Oklahoma-made containers might be the key to your best garden ever.
With innovations from Oklahoma entrepreneurs, container gardeners have new options for growing success.

This grand home is a monument to a mythic Oklahoma love story and the mystery that surrounded it.
He was an oil baron, a congressman, and Oklahoma’s governor. She had been his adopted daughter. Their love story—and the home they built in northern Oklahoma—continue to enthrall visitors.

If you haven't been to Science Museum Oklahoma in awhile, now is the time.
You may know it as the Omniplex or the Kirkpatrick Center, but either way, it remains a draw for Okies of all ages. Photo courtesy Science Museum Oklahoma

ND17 - Seaside alder Oklahoma is one of only three places in the world to find this tree.
The seaside alder is one of the state’s most unique leafy treasures. Illustration by JJ Ritchey.

This state park is a small enclave of adventure tucked into the woods of northeastern Oklahoma.
“You’ve heard of No Child Left Behind,” she says. “I always like to say, ‘no child left indoors.’” Photo by Lori Duckworth

This Tulsa restaurant has been dishing out delectable French cuisine for decades.
Even Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali enjoyed this unforgettable spot that offers diners a taste of Paris. Photo by Lori Duckworth

Wild and Free
This Claremore animal rescue is committed to offering injured and orphaned wildlife a second chance. Photo by Lori Duckworth.