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		<title>Part of Route 66 &#8211; Afton, Oklahoma</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part of Route 66 &#8211; Afton, Oklahoma If you are wanting to take a trip on Route 66 you will come to the village of Afton.  Here you will have the opportunity to see some classic Route 66 roadside architecture telling the story of times gone by.  You will be able to see the former... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok4/part-of-route-66-afton-oklahoma.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok4/part-of-route-66-afton-oklahoma.html">Part of Route 66 &#8211; Afton, Oklahoma</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dx-statoin-afton.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-98" title="dx statoin afton" src="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dx-statoin-afton-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Part of Route 66 &#8211; Afton, Oklahoma</p>
<p>If you are wanting to take a trip on Route 66 you will come to the village of Afton.  Here you will have the opportunity to see some classic Route 66 roadside architecture telling the story of times gone by.  You will be able to see the former D-X gas station which has been beautifully restored to the Afton State and serves as a visitor center with information on the community and surrounding area.<span id="more-95"></span></p>
<p>Attached to the station you will find the building that used to be the garage for the station and inside you will find an impressive collection of Packard cars.  Since it isn&#8217;t a full time museum the owners may or may not be there but even if they aren&#8217;t you can peek through the windows and see the cars.  The Packard was an American luxury automobile who first came off the factory floors in 1899.  The last one was built in 1958 so all of the cars in the museum are truly antiques that have quite a story to tell.</p>
<p>Also in Afton you will find the Darryl Starbird&#8217;s National Rod &amp; Custom Car Hall of Fame  with over 50 custom built cars for you to see.  The claim is that this is the only institution in the world dedicated to the preservation and display of classic Hot Rods and custom Cars and honoring the vision, craftsmanship and tenacity of the men who built them.</p>
<p>While visiting the museum you will see that every square inch of the wall and space is full of photos and memorabilia of famous custom built vehicles ranging from street rods, nostalgic custom cars, vans, pickup, sports cars and experimental bubble topped concept looking vehicles of the future.  They are all in a 40,000 square foot facility on Highway 85Q, just an hour northeast of Tulsa.</p>
<p>You can also visit a real Emu ranch, Emu Only, while in Afton.  You can enjoy indoor viewing area to see emus in various stages of development, from incubation to full-sized birds.  Emu meat is state inspected and is similar in character to extra lean beef.  Bet you didn&#8217;t know that!</p>
<p>Day    Open    Close<br />
Thursday    10:00 am    5:00 pm<br />
Friday    10:00 am    5:00 pm<br />
Saturday    10:00 am    5:00 pm<br />
Also open by appointment.</p>
<p>Directions<br />
From I-44, take the Afton exit, then go south on Hwy 59 to Grove. Located 3 miles from Buffalo Ranch.</p>
<p>You will also have the opportunity to visit the Diamond Triple C Ranch, Inc. while in Afton.  This ranch is for alpacas and offers some of the best in the world.  You will be able to see these outstanding animals and learn about the quality of the yarn they produce.  There are alpacas for sale as well as products produced from them.  Stop in for a visit while in Afton.</p>
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		<title>G.W. Exotic Animal Park &#8211; Wynnewood, OK</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come visit the park! We’re right between Dallas and Oklahoma City, and open year-round! With the weather getting cooler, the big cats are more active! Also, let us know what you think about the new website. Either call, stop by, or use our new contact form on the Contact page to send us an e-mail! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook, and come out to support the animals!

Beginning Monday, March 21, Park Hours are 9am – 7pm, 7 days a week!

Adults

$14.99 Cash   $16.99 Credit

Kids 12 and Under

$9.99 Cash   $11.99 Credit

2 and Under are Free

AFRICAN WALKABOUT (INCLUDES PLAYTIME WITH BABY TIGER, BEAR, OR LION)
Adults

$34.99  Cash   $37.99 Credit Kids 12 and Under

$24.99 Cash   $27.99 Credit

2 and under are Free

TIGER FEED
$25.00 per Group

G.W.’S ENDANGERED ANIMAL ADVENTURE!!!
Saturday and Sunday ONLY – 12 noon and 3pm

That’s right!  It’s the tour to end all tours!!  Take a two-hour adventure through the entire park, go behind the scenes and experience animals out of their habitats and interacting with you!  You will interact with baby tigers, wolves, Cleetus the camel, monkeys, alligators, and more during this awesome experience!  Check it out!<p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok7/g-w-exotic-animal-park-wynnewood-ok.html">G.W. Exotic Animal Park &#8211; Wynnewood, OK</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/GW-Animal-Park.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-80" title="GW Animal Park" src="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/GW-Animal-Park-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>G.W. Exotic Animal Park &#8211; Wynnewood, OK</p>
<p>Located just of I-35 at Exit 64, the G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park a 16-acre, non-profit park housing more than 1,000 exotic animals and other wildlife. Animals include more than 150 big cats including tigers, lions, panthers, <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/lion.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-79" title="lion" src="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/lion-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>leopards, and mountain lions. Other species include bears, bobcats, wolves, reptiles, exotic birds, camels and more. Most of these animals have been rescued from abuse or abandonment or re-homed due to the economy. Group tours and programs offered.</p>
<p>Following the death of their son who was killed by a drunk driver, Francis and Shirley Schreibvogle took their insurance money and started the park as a memorial to their son. Garold Wayne, their son, had loved animals and dreamed of going to Africa and seeing the animals in the wild.  As a memorial to him they take in abandoned, neglected or unwanted exotic animals to give them a good home.  The park has more than 108 living memorials, over 1000 animals from 128 species residing at the park.<span id="more-72"></span></p>
<p>The park has vets on call when needed and vet techs on site 24 hours a day.  The clinic on the grounds allow the animals to be treated right there instead of having to be hauled to a clinic which adds more stress to an already in need animal.<br />
Accreditations &amp; Affiliations<br />
VALID LICENSES HELD<br />
* USDA Exhibitor license<br />
* Federal Fish and Wildlife Import/Export license<br />
* Oklahoma Game Breeders license<br />
* Oklahoma Non-Game Breeders license<br />
* Oklahoma Exhibitors license<br />
* Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Crevide license<br />
* Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Rendering license</p>
<p>CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS<br />
* Associate member of the Zoological Association of America (ZAA)<br />
* Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal and League (UAPPEAL)<br />
* United States Zoological Association (USZA)<br />
* African Association of Zoos &amp; Aquaria (PAAZAB)</p>
<p>ACCREDITATIONS<br />
* United States Zoological Association (USZA)<br />
* Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal and League (UAPPEAL)</p>
<p>The park also offers lake fishing, hiking, tent camping, RV spaces, and cabin rentals.</p>
<p>The park was built in 1997 and is open to the public year-round, and is licensed as a zoo and regularly inspected by the USDA.</p>
<p>Take a walk on the wild side</p>
<p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/tiger-and-cub.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-81" title="tiger and cub" src="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/tiger-and-cub-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Take a two-hour adventure through the entire park, go behind the scenes and experience animals out of their habitats and interacting with you! You will interact with baby tigers, wolves, Cleetus the camel, monkeys, alligators, and more during this awesome experience! Make your plans to do this while at the park, you most likely will never have such an opportunity anyplace except the park.</p>
<p>Reserve your tickets in advance by calling the office at 405-665-1003. All Major Credit Cards Accepted ($2 credit card processing fees will apply.) Or head on down to see us and we&#8217;ll schedule you when you check-in!</p>
<p>The Adventure Tour is available at 12pm and 3pm every Saturday and Sunday</p>
<p>CASH ADMISSION<br />
$34.99 / ADULTS<br />
$24.99 / KIDS UNDER 12<br />
CREDIT ADMISSION<br />
$36.99 / ADULTS<br />
$26.99 / KIDS UNDER 12</p>
<p>You can also take a self guided tour.  This tour has a cost of $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.</p>
<p>The African Walkabout Tour is a guided tour through the back of the zoo. It lasts approximately an hour, and includes up-close time with an exotic baby (when available). The tour guide will take you throughout the area of the zoo not typically open to the public, share with you unique and personal stories about the animals here, and it&#8217;s here you&#8217;ll be closer to the animals.<br />
CASH ADMISSION</p>
<p>$34.99 / ADULTS<br />
$24.99 / KIDS UNDER 12<br />
CREDIT ADMISSION<br />
$36.99 / ADULTS<br />
$26.99 / KIDS UNDER 12<br />
Price includes general admission where you can walk at your own leisure.</p>
<p>There are also night tours available and other options that you will want to check out when you get there.  Spend some time, enjoy the experience and come back often.</p>
<p>Operating Hours:<br />
9 AM to 7 PM 7 Days a Week<br />
405-665-5197<br />
gwparkstaff@yahoo.com</p>
<p>GW Exotic Animal Memorial Park<br />
25803 North County Road 3250<br />
Wynnewood, Oklahoma</p>
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		<title>Oklahoma City Zoo &#8211; Oklahoma City, OK</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Zoo &#8211; Oklahoma City, OK On your vacation stop at the Oklahoma City zoo and see one of the top rated zoos in the world.  Not only is it a zoo it is also a botanical garden to please anyone that enters. There are many things to do at the zoo.  Take a... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok5/oklahoma-city-zoo-oklahoma-city-ok.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok5/oklahoma-city-zoo-oklahoma-city-ok.html">Oklahoma City Zoo &#8211; Oklahoma City, OK</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/tiger-and-cub1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-86" title="tiger and cub" src="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/tiger-and-cub1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Oklahoma City Zoo &#8211; Oklahoma City, OK</p>
<p>On your vacation stop at the Oklahoma City zoo and see one of the top rated zoos in the world.  Not only is it a zoo it is also a botanical garden to please anyone that enters.</p>
<p>There are many things to do at the zoo.  Take a look at some of them:<br />
Safari Tram</p>
<p>Operates daily from 10 a.m. &#8211; 3 p.m.<span id="more-83"></span><br />
Cost:  $3.50 adults, $2.50 children ages 3-11.  Children two and under ride free.<br />
Enjoy a narrated ride through the south and western halves of the Zoo with stops in the southwest corner across from the Mexican gray wolves and at Lion Overlook. The main tram station is located west of the main entrance. Guests may embark and disembark at the station located at the main entrance with a total ride time of approximately 25 minutes. The Safari Tram will operate weather permitting.</p>
<p>Centennial Choo-Choo TrainCentennial Choo Choo (runs seasonally)</p>
<p>Cost:  $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for children ages 3-11.  Children two and under ride free.  Prices are per person, per ride.<br />
This 1863 replica locomotive driven train tours guests though the hoofed stock in the southwest portion of the Zoo. A matching grant from the Oklahoma Centennial Commission put this exciting attraction in motion!</p>
<p>Swan Paddleboats (seasonal)</p>
<p>Cost:  $8.00 per boat, per 30-minute ride.<br />
Guests can paddle their way along Zoo Lake in these two person Swan Paddleboats. Tickets can be purchased at the Lakeside Café next to the dock. The paddleboats will operate weather permitting when wind speed is under 15 MPH.  Guests under the age of 16 must ride the Swan Paddleboats with an adult.</p>
<p>Endangered Species CarouselEndangered Species Carousel</p>
<p>Operates daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</p>
<p>Cost:  $2.00 per person, per ride.<br />
Kids and adults alike will enjoy taking a spin on this handcrafted, one-of-a-kind carousel. Made from basswood, the carousel displays 42 exotic animals. Overlooking Zoo Lake, the Endangered Species Carousel is in the Adventure Zone on the east side of the Zoo. Guests must be 42 inches in height to ride alone (weather permitting).</p>
<p>The Sea Lion Show &#8211; (seasonal)</p>
<p>Cost:  $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for children ages 3-11.  Children ages two and under are admitted free.<br />
The Sea Lion Show features California sea lions in an exciting and educational show at the Noble Aquatic Center Performance Arena.</p>
<p>April-Labor Day</p>
<p>* Thursday &amp; Friday: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.<br />
* Saturday: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.<br />
* Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.</p>
<p>While you are at the zoo you will see a huge variety of different species.  The Asian Elephants, in their new habitat, will be <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/asian-elephant.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-87" title="asian elephant" src="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/asian-elephant-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>a special treat.    Another special treat will be the Butterfly Garden.  The beauty of the wide variety of butterflies will certainly catch your eye.  Cat Forest/Lion Overlook provides adventurers with a closer look into the lives of lions, tigers, snow leopards and a variety of wild cats in habitats similar to their native homes.<br />
<a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Jaguar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-88" title="Jaguar" src="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Jaguar.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="83" /></a>This 4.2 acre habitat features nine species of cats and more than 4,000 plants replicating the animals&#8217; native environments.   Take a trip through the tropical rain-forest and see the gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzeesthat live there.</p>
<p>With over 80 exhibits, you are sure to find an ectothermic, or cold-blooded, reptile or amphibian that will fascinate you. From the Giant Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) to the tiny but beautiful Poison Dart Frogs, children and adults alike will be amazed at the diversity of reptiles and amphibians not only around the world but here on exhibit at the Oklahoma City Zoo.</p>
<p>You can see the locally found Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) or the exotic, large, and impressive Egyptian Cobras (Naja haje). If amphibians are your interest you can view European Fire Salamanders (Salamandra salamandra bernardezi) with their bright yellow coloration or the large Smokey Jungle Frog (Leptodactylus pentadactylus). You can also find Beaded Lizards (Heloderma horridum ssp) and Gila Monsters (Heloderma suspectum ssp), the only venomous lizards in the world. Either way, you will find a diversity not only of species but forms, habits, and habitats to enhance your learning experience at the Herpetarium.</p>
<p>Check out all the different species that live in the Island environments from the Caribbean to Madagascar show off their beauty and uniqueness.  You will have a chance to see giant Galapagos Tortoises (Geochelone nigra), Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), Abaco Island Boa Constrictor (Epicrates exsul) and the rather robust San Esteban Island Chuckwalla lizard (Sauromalus varius).  Along with seeing the species you will learn about the ecosystems that they live in and how nature balances things to make their existence possible.</p>
<p>You will also get to see animals native to Oklahoma such as black bears, cougars, bobcats, river otters, southern flying squirrels, turkey vultures, western diamondback rattlesnakes, roadrunners, Mexican grey wolves and many more!</p>
<p>In the Pachyderm area you will be able to get to know a little about the Indian and Black rhinos, watch pygmy hippos swim in their pond and listen to a variety of wild birds from around the world.</p>
<p>From the many regions of the world, see more than 1,500 aquatic creatures &#8211; California sea lions, sharks, kaleidoscopic coral and much more.</p>
<p>Check out the Childrens Zoo area too.  This is a special place that will give your children memories of joy for years to come.</p>
<p>Hours<br />
The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and all guests must leave Zoo grounds at closing time.</p>
<p>The Zoo is closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p>Zoo Admission<br />
* Adults (ages 12-64): $8<br />
* Kids (ages 3-11): $5<br />
* Seniors (ages 65 and older): $5<br />
* Children two and under: FREE<br />
* Military Discount: The Zoo is proud to offer a 50% discount to members of the military, their spouse and up to five dependents.<br />
* Parking is free<br />
* Same day re-entry allowed<br />
* The Zoo accepts major credit cards, traveler&#8217;s checks and personal checks<br />
* Group rates begin with groups of 15 or more.  See &#8220;Group Information&#8221; page for group rates and pricing<br />
* Please note that admission rates are not discounted late in the day.</p>
<p>Pets, roller blades, bicycles, skates, wheeled shoes, frisbees, glass containers, alcoholic beverages and straws are not permitted on Zoo grounds. Please do not share your own food with the animals or chase the free-ranging animals.<br />
State law prohibits smoking inside zoological parks. Please help us abide by this law by refraining from smoking within the Zoo and the parking lot.</p>
<p><strong>Physical Address (Ideal for GPS Directions):</strong><br />
2000 Remington Place<br />
Oklahoma City, OK 73111</p>
<p><strong>Mailing Address:</strong><br />
2101 NE 50th St.<br />
Oklahoma City, OK 73111</p>
<p><strong>Phone Number:  </strong><br />
(405) 424-3344</p>
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		<title>Nescatunga Arts Festival – Alva, Oklahoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nescatunga Arts Festival &#8211; Alva, Oklahoma. This festival brings people from all over the region to see the crafts and art work of the area usually the first week in June. They all gather on the downtown square showcasing their oils, acrylics, water colors, sculpture, pastels, photography, jewelry, pottery, weaving and much more art. There... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok3/nescatunga-arts-festival-alva-oklahoma.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok3/nescatunga-arts-festival-alva-oklahoma.html">Nescatunga Arts Festival – Alva, Oklahoma</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/image/Cherokee Strip Museum.jpg" alt="Cherokee Strip Museum.jpg" width="125" height="107" align="left" />Nescatunga Arts Festival &#8211; Alva, Oklahoma. This festival brings people from all over the region to see the crafts and art work of the area usually the first week in June.  They all gather on the downtown square showcasing their oils, acrylics, water colors, sculpture, pastels, photography, jewelry, pottery, weaving and much more art.  There are crafts such as basketry, clothing, ceramics, furniture, decorative items along with blacksmithing demonstrations and quilting demonstrations for you to enjoy.<span id="more-62"></span></p>
<p>Located in Woods County this small community of approximately 5,288 people is the county seat.  It was the land office for the Cherokee Outlet land run, the largest of the land rushes in this area.  Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Alva.  The smallest Wal-Mart Supercenter is located here.</p>
<p>The town is also the home to the Cherokee Strip Museum which boasts one of the best collections of pioneer exhibits and Indian art and artifacts in the state. If you are the kind of person who likes to have a lot of information and a good understanding of what they are doing, for example you might regularly read <a href='http://www.pokerblog.com/' title=''>http://www.pokerblog.com</a> to find out about poker, then you&#8217;ll love this museum.  There are 40 rooms displaying the history of Alva and the Cherokee Strip.  There is an old school room drug store, kitchen Indian room, Presidential room, Army room and a POW camp.  The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday year-round from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Group tours are available by calling ahead.</p>
<p>During the summer it it open Tuesday &#8211; Sunday 2-5 PM and during the winder Saturday and Sunday 2-5 PM.  It is always closed on Mondays.</p>
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		<title>Pierson Gallery exhibits sculptures of abstract artist David Anderson (1931-2006) &#8211; Tulsa, OK</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come and enjoy the fabulous works of David Anderson which is on view at the Pierson Gallery.  The sculptures span a period from the 1970&#8242;s through the 1980&#8242;s.  This display will be available for viewing just though the holiday period of 2010, until February 5, 2011. David Anderson is known as a leading 3-dimensional multi-media... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok4/pierson-gallery-exhibits-sculptures-of-abstract-artist-david-anderson-1931-2006-tulsa-ok.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok4/pierson-gallery-exhibits-sculptures-of-abstract-artist-david-anderson-1931-2006-tulsa-ok.html">Pierson Gallery exhibits sculptures of abstract artist David Anderson (1931-2006) &#8211; Tulsa, OK</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Anderson-Tulsa.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-42" title="Anderson Tulsa" src="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Anderson-Tulsa-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Come and enjoy the fabulous works of David Anderson which is on view at the Pierson Gallery.  The sculptures span a period from the 1970&#8242;s through the 1980&#8242;s.  This display will be available for viewing just though the holiday period of 2010, until February 5, 2011.<span id="more-41"></span></p>
<p>David Anderson is known as a leading 3-dimensional multi-media artist having used fiberglass and epoxy resin, woods and bronze.  His work ranges from contemporary pieces a few inches tall to outdoor and lobby sculpture twenty feet in diameter. </p>
<p>Born in Jamestown, New York in 1931, David Anderson moved to Tulsa with his family 1936.  After serving in the United States Air Force, David enrolled at University of Tulsa, studying under the direction of Alexander Hogue, the chair of the art department.  David earned his BA degree in commercial design in 1964. </p>
<p>But, if you can&#8217;t make it then you can certainly find beautiful pieces of original oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, pottery and fine art prints by historic Oklahoma artists such as Emilio Amero, Alexandre Hogue, Oscar Brousse Jacobson, J.J. McVicker, Doel Reed, and Charles Banks Wilson.  Native American artists such as Fred Beaver, Woody Crumbo, Willard Stone and Jerome Tiger. Regional artists such as Phil Epp, John Farnsworth and Mark Gould.  The gallery has fabulous displays all year long, come in and enjoy them.</p>
<p>When you are in Tulsa you will want to visit the gallery to get a taste of the wonders of the talent of the different artists using different mediums.  Spend some time just strolling through the gallery, find the type of art that appeals to you.  Ask questions, the staff is knowledgable and will be glad to assist you.</p>
<p>Location: 1311 E. 15th, Tulsa, OK 74120</p>
<p>Phone: (918) 584-2440</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:piersongallery@sbcglobal.net">piersongallery@sbcglobal.net</a></p>
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		<title>Sod House Museum &#8211; Aline, Oklahoma</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sod House Museum &#8211; Aline, Oklahoma If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be a pioneer in the days when those brave enough to venture into the new land to the west you may have not given any thought to what it was like to actually live there.  What were the... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok3/sod-house-museum-aline-oklahoma.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok3/sod-house-museum-aline-oklahoma.html">Sod House Museum &#8211; Aline, Oklahoma</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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<p>If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be a pioneer in the days when those brave enough to venture into the new land to the west you may have not given any thought to what it was like to actually live there.  What were the conditions?  What type of house did they have?  Was it as romantic as the movies have made it appear to be?<span id="more-18"></span></p>
<p>The first answer is that living conditions were extremely difficult.  First, there were no stores to run to for milk or eggs.  Those things had to be produced on the farm.  There was no air conditioning, running water, indoor toilet, natural gas stoves or electric lights.  Everything that we, as &#8220;modern&#8221; citizens take for granted was missing for those that lived in that time.</p>
<p>The first thing they had to do was to provide a shelter, home, for themselves and their families.  Since there was a scarcity of trees, and importing lumber very expensive, they turned to the very land they walked on.  Having seen how the Indians used the sod to create a home they followed suit and soon were building their homes out of sod blocks.  This led to the settlers sometimes being referred to as &#8220;sodbusters.&#8221;</p>
<p>It required an acre of land broken into blocks to build their one room homes.  It was hard work that took a long time to do since each block had to be cut with a spade. The best sod was comprised of that which was densely packed with the roots of the grasses such as buffalo grass, big and little blue stem, wiregrass, prairie cord grass, Indian grass, and wheat grass.  This difficult work was helped along in the mid 1880&#8242;s when a plow was invented that improved the process by &#8220;breaking&#8221; or &#8220;grasshopper&#8221; with the new plow which cut the sod into strips one foot wide and 4 inches thick.</p>
<p>Usually the sod slabs were one foot wide and two to three feet long.  The sod was laid with the grass side down toward the inside of the house.  With the bricks placed alternately lengthwise and crosswise it increased the strength of the wall.  If you wanted a window you had to make a wood frame with wood pegs driven into the sod wall.  Roofs were made of thatch, or sod help up by poles.  Common materials used for roofs were poles of cedar or cottonwood, rafters of willow, cedar, or other wood, brush from wild plum and chokecherry, prairie grass atop the brush and sod over the prairie grass.</p>
<p>Now, this may have seemed like a really awful way to live (and it wasn&#8217;t the most comfortable by any means) but it did have some advantages.  It provided excellent insulation to keep the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  It also served as an effective haven during prairie wild fires since it wouldn&#8217;t burn.  Often times the settlers would bring their livestock into the sod house during these fires to keep them safe, after all, they were the lively hood they depended on for food and milk.</p>
<p>I bet you have often thought that a canopy bed was the most charming type of bed to have.  Did you realize that they were created to keep the bugs that fell from the ceilings off you while you slept?  There was often a canopy put over the cooking area too to prevent the snakes, bugs and mice out of the cooking area as well as to help keep the mud off the food and cooking surface when it was raining and the mud was running in from the ceiling.</p>
<p>Come and visit the Sod House Museum in Aline, west of Enid to see what it was really like.  Here it will show you a sod house built in 1894 by Marshal McCully. The sod house was used by the McCully family from 1894 to 1909 when they built a large, two-story frame house but continued to use the sod house for storage until 1963!</p>
<p>The soddy remains in its original location with a metal building erected around the soddy to preserve it from the elements.  The sod house is open for walk through observations.</p>
<p>Admission:</p>
<p>$4.00 Adults</p>
<p>$2.00 Students (6-18)</p>
<p>Free 5 and under</p>
<p>Location: 1 mile east, 21/2 miles south of Aline on State Highway 8</p>
<p>Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday</p>
<p>Phone: 405-463-2441</p>
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		<title>Dennie Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls &amp; Toys &#8211; Tulsa, Oklahoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be a Child Again at the Ida Dennie Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls &#38; Toys. Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma, and as such, it has a number of different things to see and do for those who travel to the area. You will be able to see a number of parks, zoos,... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok4/ida-dennie-wilson-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok4/ida-dennie-wilson-museum.html">Dennie Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls &#038; Toys &#8211; Tulsa, Oklahoma</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be a Child Again at the Ida Dennie Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls &amp; Toys. Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma, and as such, it has a number of different things to see and do for those who travel to the area. You will be able to see a number of parks, zoos, performances, festivals, and museums. With all of the things to do and great places to eat, you will be able to find plenty to keep you busy. One of the most popular museums in the area is the Ida Dennie Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls &amp; Toys.<span id="more-17"></span></p>
<p>The fun and interesting museum is housed in a renovated 1910 mansion. Even without all of the toys, it would be fun to explore the nearly 100-year-old house!</p>
<p>When you begin touring the house, you will see a wide variety of toys and miniatures in the collection. Many of the items in the house are quite old and exotic, but there is a good chance that people will find items that remind you of your own childhood. The museum&#8217;s galleries hold a number of interesting treasures, from artisans around the world.</p>
<p>Most of the items on display are from the collection of retired local teacher Ida Dennie Willis, which includes toys, miniatures, and dolls gathered for over thirty years. In addition, you can see other collections that are very impressive in their own right.</p>
<p>A few of these other collections that you can see are Fannie Hill&#8217;s &#8220;One Thousand Dolls,&#8221; Eddie Fay Gates&#8217; ethnic dolls, as well as dolls used in advertising, a collection of Native American Dolls and artifacts from the collection of Buena V. Green, and handcrafted miniature houses and a Gypsy caravan by Carl Smith.</p>
<p>While the toys and miniatures are certainly nice, the museum does more than just bring about a sense of nostalgia. It also offers a look at history and art, as well as the style of the toys and how they changed over the years.<br />
While the permanent collection of toys and miniatures is quite impressive, the museum also has many rotating exhibits. Some of these are on loan from people in the community.</p>
<p>The Ida Dennie Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls &amp; Toys is open from 11AM to 4:30PM Wednesday through Saturday. It is closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Admission for adults is $3.50, $3.00 for seniors as well as children between the ages of 12 and 17. Children are $2.50.</p>
<p>Location: 628 N Country Club Drive<br />
Tulsa, Oklahoma</p>
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		<title>Gene Autry Museum &#8211; Gene Autry, Oklahoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Gene Autry Museum Brings Back Memories of Old Westerns. Gene Autry, Oklahoma is the natural choice to be home to the Gene Autry Museum. The famous cowboy had a ranch nearby and that was where the town got its name. The tiny town is located in Carter County and has a very small population.... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok7/gene-autry-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok7/gene-autry-museum.html">Gene Autry Museum &#8211; Gene Autry, Oklahoma</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Gene Autry Museum Brings Back Memories of Old Westerns. Gene Autry, Oklahoma is the natural choice to be home to the Gene Autry Museum. The famous cowboy had a ranch nearby and that was where the town got its name. The tiny town is located in Carter County and has a very small population. If you are a fan of the singing cowboy, you will definitely want to check out this museum. People from around the country visit the museum every year because of the focus on movie cowboys and all things western.<span id="more-15"></span></p>
<p>The museum is located in what was once the town&#8217;s school. The many collections and exhibits are on display in the old trophy cases, and the auditorium is now a performance hall. The auditorium now seats 500 people and is the home of the annual Gene Autry Oklahoma Film &amp; Music Festival.</p>
<p>The Gene Autry Museum is the only one of its kind dedicated to the history and legacy of the singing cowboy. Visitors will find a number of interesting and informative displays that showcase some of the most famous movie cowboys in existence. You can see exhibits on Gene Autry, of course, as well as Roy Rogers, Ken Maynard, Eddie Dean, and more.</p>
<p>In addition, guests can peruse the movie posters from a variety of old western films, LPs, toys, comic books, and a whole lot of other collectibles. Anyone who is a fan of those old cowboy films, where the hero sang songs and saved the day will love a visit to this museum any time of year.</p>
<p>Many people choose to come out to the Gene Autry Museum for their annual Gene Autry Oklahoma Film &amp; Music Festival. It is held in late September of every year, right around the time of Gene Autry&#8217;s birthday on September 29th. People come from all around the country to see cowboys, country singers, Western stars, lookalikes and more.</p>
<p>People can watch old films, attend panels that have their favorite Western actors and authors, and listen to some great live music. The festival is a blast. Be sure to stop by the museum&#8217;s gift shop The Blue Rooster as well.</p>
<p>Anyone who loves Westerns, especially the classic Westerns from yesteryear, will get a lot out of a trip to the museum. To find out more about the museum as well as the annual festival, you can visit their website at geneautryokmuseum.com.</p>
<p>The museum is open Monday through Saturday throughout the year and is closed on Sunday. The museum is also closed between Christmas and New Year&#8217;s each year.</p>
<p>Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum<br />
PO Box 44<br />
47 Prairie Street<br />
Gene Autry, OK 73436</p>
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		<title>Chisholm Trail Museum &#8211; Kingfisher, Oklahoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visit the Chisholm Trail Museum and Governor Seay Mansion in Oklahoma. The Chisholm Trail, named after Jesse Chisholm, was the old dirt cattle route that led from ranches in Texas to the railheads in Kansas. Jesse, though he never drove cattle along the trail, built several trading posts in the area of western Oklahoma. Today,... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok3/chisholm-trail-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok3/chisholm-trail-museum.html">Chisholm Trail Museum &#8211; Kingfisher, Oklahoma</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Visit the Chisholm Trail Museum and Governor Seay Mansion in Oklahoma. The Chisholm Trail, named after Jesse Chisholm, was the old dirt cattle route that led from ranches in Texas to the railheads in Kansas. Jesse, though he never drove cattle along the trail, built several trading posts in the area of western Oklahoma. Today, you can find the Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.<span id="more-13"></span></p>
<p>The museum has a number of interesting exhibits and displays that cover a wide range of history and subjects. You will be able to see a number of Native American artifacts that display the culture and heritage of the 38 tribes of Natives that made their home in Oklahoma.</p>
<p>The museum also has a large number of farming tools. You will be able to see a wide variety of farming implements, tools, and machinery used through the ages. Many call the area around Kingfisher the &quot;buckle of the wheat belt.&quot;</p>
<p>In the Wildlife Room, you can learn quite a bit about the many different kinds of animals that make their home on the Oklahoma plains. You can even learn quite a bit about some of the migratory birds that make their way through the area each year.</p>
<p>Some of the most interesting artifacts that you will see at the museum are the items from the pioneers. You will be able to see many of the day-to-day items they used. In addition, you can see a huge collection of barbed wire and branding irons that were used to show ownership of the cattle.</p>
<p>When you visit the museum, take plenty of time to walk around the Village, where you can see the Harmony Church, the First Bank of Kingfisher, the Grant School, the Dalton Cabin, the Cole Cabin, and more. You will also be able to see and visit the Governor Seay Mansion.</p>
<p>Abraham Jefferson Seay built the Governor Seay Mansion in the early 1890s in the hopes that Kingfisher would become the new capitol of Oklahoma. It never became the capital, but it is now a popular tourist spot for those who come to the area. The mansion has a number of artifacts within, and the house itself is quite interesting.</p>
<p>Admission to the museum and the mansion is $2. They are open from Tuesday through Saturday from 9AM to 5PM and from 1PM to 5PM on Sunday. The museum is closed on Mondays and on legal holidays. The museum is a fun place to visit that offers a nice glimpse into the past.</p>
<p>Chisholm Trail Museum and Governor Seay Mansion<br />
605 Zellers Ave<br />
Kingfisher, OK 73750<br />
405-375-5176<br />
405-375-5176</p>
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<p>Abraham Jefferson Seay built the Governor Seay Mansion in the early 1890s in the hopes that Kingfisher would become the new capitol of Oklahoma. It never became the capital, but it is now a popular tourist spot for those who come to the area. The mansion has a number of artifacts within, and the house itself is quite interesting. Imagine any of the flats in Victoria looking as fantastic and as grandiose as the mansion.    </p>
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		<title>Gilcrease Museum &#8211; Tulsa, Oklahoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn About America&#8217;s History at the Gilcrease Museum. Located in the second largest city in Oklahoma, Tulsa&#8217;s Gilcrease Museum is one of the best places in the nation for learning about American art and history. Thousands of visitors from around the world come to the museum every year to see the wonderful artifacts from the... <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok4/gilcrease-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a><p><a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com/ok4/gilcrease-museum.html">Gilcrease Museum &#8211; Tulsa, Oklahoma</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.okisbeautiful.com">Oklahoma Tourism</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn About America&#8217;s History at the Gilcrease Museum. Located in the second largest city in Oklahoma, Tulsa&#8217;s Gilcrease Museum is one of the best places in the nation for learning about American art and history. Thousands of visitors from around the world come to the museum every year to see the wonderful artifacts from the American West, including a number of Native American artifacts.<span id="more-16"></span></p>
<p>Visitors to the museum will be able to find a number of interesting items in the Gilcrease collections. They have an extensive amount of exhibits in their Fine Art, Anthropology, and Archives collections, many of which are on display.</p>
<p>The Fine Art Collection has more than 10,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints from artists around the nation. The pieces in the collection date from the colonial times to the present. Many of the artists featured at the museum specialize in Western themed art. You can see work from William M. Cary, Charles M. Russell, Willard Stone, Thomas Moran, and many others.</p>
<p>Of course, the museum also has a number of other artists&#8217; work that encompasses other themes and styles. You can see works from Daniel Chester French, Winslow Homer, and James McNeil Whistler. Anyone who likes art will love the collection of work.</p>
<p>The Anthropology collection has more than a quarter of a million pieces. They cover the prehistoric period onward. Guests will be able to see a number of different types of artifact from Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo-American culture. You will be able to see ceramics, clothing, tools, and much more that help to detail the rich history of past cultures in America.</p>
<p>In the Archives collection, you can see more than 100,000 manuscripts, maps, and documents that date from about the time that Columbus came to the Americas. A few of the impressive documents in the collection include a letter from Thomas Jefferson dated July 1, 1776, the Cortez Decree of 1521, and copies of the Declaration of Independence. Anyone with an interest in rare and old books will love this section of the museum.</p>
<p>In addition to the displays, you will also want to explore the gardens at the museum. A few of the gardens that you can&#8217;t miss are the Pioneer Garden, Friendship Garden, and the Pre-Columbian Garden.</p>
<p>Be sure to visit the Gilcrease Museum Store as well, where you can search for the perfect souvenir to bring home.</p>
<p>Tulsa has a variety of other attractions available as well, as the city just keeps getting bigger. For excellent rates on hotels, visit <a href="http://www.hotelscombined.com/City/Tulsa.htm">HotelsCombined.com</a>.</p>
<p><font size="-1">1400 Gilcrease Museum Rd<br />
Tulsa, OK 74127</font></p>
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