Oklahoma - First look

Oklahoma!

The photo above is probably what many think of, when they think of Oklahoma (the whole Sonics issue aside).

I just spent a week in Oklahoma and my opinion has changed. There are lots of wide open spaces. They are beautiful and varied as you cross the state, north to south, or east to west.

There are strong, proud communities.

There is a rich heritage and history that is full of drama, pain, pride and diversity.

Oklahoma is home to the most famous of the Wild West Shows, the great land rushes, 39 Federally recognized tribes (none native to the state), cowboys, cattle, bison, oil barrons and some of the nicest, most welcoming people I've met.


I am going to include more entries on Oklahoma as I go through my pictures (my camera broke day #1 and I was fortunate to have a friend who loaned my her back-up - thanks Lanora).

Above is the entry statue at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. This is an impressive museum where you could spend an entire day and then return again to see what you missed the first time. Roam their webpage, you'll see the wide range of interpretations of the West. The Cowboy Hall of Fame, the west through the eyes of Hollywood, spectacular western art and more.

I was certainly aware of the Oklahoma National Memorial but I didn't realize there is a museum on the site as well. (Oklahoma National Memorial and Museum). You enter the museum and come as close to experiencing that day as anyone would want to. It's an emotional experience and after you exit you can walk the beautiful memorial. A must see when in Oklahoma City.

To be continued . . .