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The Cameo Theater in Magnolia, AR. #theater #neon #marquee #cameo #Arkansas #cinematreasures #cinema #travel #roadtrip #igersar #thenaturalstateBest rates in town? #Route66 #motherroad #travel #roadside #ipulledoverforthis #americana #Tulsa #Oklahoma #igersok #neon #sign #signage #everything_signage #signgeeks #igersok #ok66 #tulsa66 #gas_food_lodging #oklahomasky #oklahomaskies #motelThe Sinclair Building in #downtown #Tulsa was built in 1919 by oil magnate Harry Sinclair. I hope it is restored and put to good use someday. #Oklahoma #igersok #myoklahoma #mytulsaworld #igerstulsa #igtulsa #cityoftulsaok #tulsaoklahoma #mycity #oilcapital #architecture
Tag Archives: travelok
A Teachable Moment
It’s not a shocking statement to say I spent a little time on Route 66 this weekend. What made this trip much different, though, is the fact that the time I spent cruising the Mother Road wasn’t behind the wheel … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Route 66, Uncategorized
Tagged activism, Chandler, Davenport, education, Mother Road, OklaEd, oklahoma, route 66, Stroud, teachers, travelok
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Eleventh Hour Bridgehunting
Most of my free time lately has been going towards research and writing of my book on Lost Tulsa Restaurants — and I’m happy to say it’s going well! But all that time at the Tulsa Historical Society and other … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Travel
Tagged Atoka, bridge, bridgehunting, Chisholm Trail, Greasy Bend, McAlester, oklahoma, pony truss, railroad, Red River, road trip, Rock Island, rural, span, storm, Tannehill, travel, travelok, truss, truss bridge, Washita River
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Palace on the Prairie
It feels like it’s been a lot longer than three weeks since I’ve taken a road trip. The end of August was pretty busy: my article in Tulsa People came out, I prepped a selection of my photography for display … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Travel
Tagged 101, 101 Ranch, architecture, E.W. Marland, historic, landmark, Mansion, Marland, Marland Oil, Michael Wallis, oil, oklahoma, Ponca City, prairie, ranch, travelok
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Strawberry Feels
“We’re going on a secret road trip Saturday,” I told Samantha on Wednesday. She asked for a hint; I told her there was a hint in the front yard. She guessed for days. Eureka Springs? A craft show? Some obscure … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Uncategorized
Tagged Adair County, art, bbq, bridge, diner, Drive In, festival, Fort Gibson, Grand River, Kyzer, Kyzer Pop Art, local, oklahoma, Princess, Princess Drive In, road trip, small town, Stilwell, strawberry, train, travelok, truss bridge, Union Pacific
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Backroad Bridgehunting
My mother-in-law is in town this weekend. I am thankful that these visits do not come with the stereotypical hand-wringing and stress; I’m always happy when Cindy comes to town from New York. She’s a great lady. Additionally, Samantha is on … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Uncategorized
Tagged abandoned, Bill Deering, bridge, creek, ghost town, Ingalls, Noble County, oklahoma, Payne County, pony truss, road trip, rural, small town, travelok, truss bridge
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Sooner State Show-Off
I love getting to experience my city for new visitors. I also really enjoy showing people what’s so special about Route 66. Today, I was able to do both AND showcase some of Oklahoma’s unique landscape for my friend Rose. I met … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Route 66, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged bison, buffalo, conservation, Golden Driller, Mercantile, midwest, nature, oklahoma, Pawhuska, Pioneer Woman, prairie, Ree Drummond, road trip, Tallgrass Prairie, travelok, Tulsa
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Travels with Tulsans – Route 66
Although I haven’t been on the road much lately, I’ve been working on a few projects. The one I’m most excited about is a presentation I’m giving a week from today in downtown Tulsa at the newly renovated Central Library! … Continue reading
Posted in Route 66, Tulsa, Uncategorized
Tagged Central Library, library, Mother Road, oklahoma, photography, road trip, route 66, showcase, travel, travelok, Tulsa, Tulsa City-County Library
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