With a recently released study by Amtrak and actions from the Kansas and Oklahoma Legislatures, a state-sponsored interstate passenger rail service is chugging closer to reality. On March 11, four passenger rail service alternatives to link Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas, were unveiled by Amtrak and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). […]
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Tunneling under the state, caves offer a chance for a little underworld exploration
Oklahoma has a dark underworld. The blackness is unimaginably thick, and throughout the state’s underbelly, tunnels and cracks wind through a world that most people never see. Into the wildDark city Caves in Oklahoma are few and far between, but those that do exist are more unique than the typical limestone kind throughout America. One […]
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Bald eagle watchers find much to love in Oklahoma lakes
Across Lake Thunderbird, the Southern bald eagle perched on one of the scrubby trees that lined the far side of the lake. On an opposite shore, a group of visitors stared through binoculars and peered naked-eyed at America’s bird, excited to have the opportunity to just see it. Winter GuestsRocky Romance Suddenly, with a wingspan […]
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Cycling not just summer exercise
When Neill Harmer of Oklahoma City lost a tremendous amount of weight, the one thing he didn’t want was to put it back on.Warming upKeeping your cool That meant eating right and exercise ” lots of exercise. Running helped, but when he began cycling as part of a triathlon training, he found his new love. […]
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Importance of taking time to unwind during holidays is stressed
On a bitterly cold Thursday, just two weeks before Christmas Eve, Bruce Rinehart was fighting off the effects of too little sleep and too much stress. Health DistressWorry-free Holidays He’d been up since 4:30 a.m. when one of his sons started throwing up again, followed shortly by his second son ” both victims of a […]
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Oklahoma gets hits hard by sniffles, more than almost anywhere else in U.S.
The symptoms can start small: a slight itching of the eyes, a minor burning of the throat. Some Oklahomans sneeze and suffer nasal congestion only at certain times of the year, usually when ragweed and mold counts are high. But for others, nasal allergy symptoms are a nonstop problem. ‘S NOT A LAUGHING MATTER SNUFFING […]
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Cash-strapped college kids find refuge in thrift stores
Some think of thrift stores as a last option of shopping, but hundreds of resale shops in Oklahoma are becoming more lucrative, offering not only affordable options in clothing and items, but a quality experience as well. As more people aim to cut expenses, thrift stores are experiencing a renaissance in popularity, especially with youth […]
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Students can keep dreaded ‘freshman 15′ at bay using schools’ fitness centers
College can be rough on the waistline. Dining halls offering all-you-can-eat options, late-night study slams with pizza, and parties with alcohol can all mean added pounds to the average college student. REGULAR EATING SCHEDULE CARDIOVASCULAR WORKOUT EXTRACURRICULAR OPTIONS The Nutrition Journal recently published weighty facts: 23 percent of freshmen will gain an average of 10 […]
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Cash-strapped college kids find refuge in thrift stores
Some think of thrift stores as a last option of shopping, but hundreds of resale shops in Oklahoma are becoming more lucrative, offering not only affordable options in clothing and items, but a quality experience as well. As more people aim to cut expenses, thrift stores are experiencing a renaissance in popularity, especially with youth […]
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Fall festivals celebrate everything from monarchs to mythical beasts
d, as well as traditions of the past. A children’s tent focuses on activities specifically for kids, and numerous performing groups are scheduled throughout the day. OKLAHOMA’S INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Oct. 1-3Downtown Guthrie The Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival runs Oct. 1-3, in downtown Guthrie, and is one of the largest bluegrass festivals in the state. […]