It’s a popular stop along the Trans-America Trail, and only a few miles from the Utah Backcountry Discovery Route, so 3 Step Hideaway isn’t exactly hidden, but it is certainly remote. That remoteness is a big part of its charm, along with the scenery, the easy access to great motorcycle roads and trails, and theContinue reading “3 Step Hideaway”
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Five Historic Places in Oklahoma You’ve Probably Never Seen (But Should)
The history of Oklahoma didn’t begin with statehood in 1907 or even with the Land Run of 1889. Early inhabitants left plenty of archaeological evidence of their presence, but except for the well known Spiro Mounds Historic Site, you can’t get to those places and even if you could there might be nothing to see.Continue reading “Five Historic Places in Oklahoma You’ve Probably Never Seen (But Should)”
Lake Murray!
The new lodge at Oklahoma’s Lake Murray State Park takes full advantage of its lakeside location for great sunrise and sunset views. See Oklahoma Today’s recent article about the lodge here — including a couple of my scenic photos and some interior shots showing off my framed photographs on the guest room walls! Lake MurrayContinue reading “Lake Murray!”
Gallery: Elephant Moto Tour, Colombia
Bogota: Training Day
Gallery: Cartagena, Day One
The Obelisk Tour
In central Oklahoma, the weather between Christmas and New Year’s was sunny and warm and I was ready for a road trip, but I didn’t have time to get too far afield. Where could I go within an hour or so’s drive of home? I like themed travel — burning gas “for a reason” makesContinue reading “The Obelisk Tour”
Gallery: Kiamichi Country
On a research trip to southeastern Oklahoma in late November, artist Debby Kaspari and I enjoyed beautiful weather and some stunning scenery.
Gallery: Secret Canyon
Yesterday, Bill and I went for a hike with Art Peters, curator of the Hinton Historical Museum, to visit a canyon west of Hinton that Art had previously not explored. Art has been compiling information on canyons in the area for a book he is about to publish and this was an opportunity for usContinue reading “Gallery: Secret Canyon”
Okmulgee Lake Rising: A Pilgrimage
Above: Julie Monigold Roberds’ photo of the Lake Okmulgee Spillway The sun, low in the November sky, illuminates the yellow leaves of an overhanging tree; I duck beneath it, hopping from boulder to boulder on the shore of Lake Okmulgee. The water sparkles with late afternoon reflections but I’m attracted more by the huge limestoneContinue reading “Okmulgee Lake Rising: A Pilgrimage”
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