4 Unique Adventures I Had Exploring The Equator In Quito, Ecuador
Travel Awaits - Exploring the equator in Quito, Ecuador, provides an opportunity to experience amazing natural and cultural landmarks, including the dividing line between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Will Rogers: A Hero For All Times
Cowboys & Indians Magazine - As Will Rogers’ The Illiterate Digest turns 100, the crucial quest goes on to enrich the legacy of “America’s favorite son” for future generations to come.
The ‘Depression Burger’ of Route
BBC - Born from poverty but made famous by love, the fried onion burger has fans flocking to El Reno in Oklahoma.
The Many Hats of Shorty Kogar
COWBOYS & INDIANS - Former rodeo contestant, master hatter, businesswoman, cancer charity founder, Cowgirl Hall of Famer — Lavonna "Shorty" Koger is also an American treasure.
Accepting the Accent - A trip Down Under helps one traveler embrace her authentic Oklahoma twang
AARP Magazine - At 51, I had fought most of my life to beat that red dirt sound out of my speech. I forced my tongue into contortions that didn’t quite fit because I felt that having a deep drawl came with judgmental assumptions of simpleminded ignorance. On this trip, however, I not only embraced the long vowels and country-speak that embarrassed me back home but amplified it.
7 Incredible Things To Do In Buenos Aires On A Budget
TRAVEL AWAITS - March 20, 2023 - Recently, I had the opportunity to spend five days in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and although I was traveling on a tight budget, I found enough free or low-cost things to do in this vibrant Argentinian city. From free walking tours and museum days to verdant parks and public street fairs, you’ll find plenty of things to do without breaking the bank.
“The Outsiders” Turns 40
By Heide Brandes
Forty years ago this month, a shabby little whitewashed wood and brick house put Tulsa’s Northside neighborhood on the national map when the movie The Outsiders premiered.
12 Places to Relive Your Favorite Spooky Literary Novels
FODORS - Visit these spooky literary destinations for thrills and chills.
What To Do If You’ve Lost Your Passport
FODORS - Even the most organized and careful traveler can lose their wallet or passport. When your ID or credit cards go missing before a flight or other travel, don’t panic.
The mysterious Viking runes found in a landlocked US state
BBC - Did Vikings find their way to a remote part of Oklahoma? Some in a small community believe so, thanks to controversial runic carvings found in the area.
In new year, travel options abound; costs to increase
THE JOURNAL RECORD - Travel trends for those seeking leisure vacations in 2023 are tenuous at best. Rising airfare, labor shortages in the travel industry and pent-up demand are driving costs higher, but international travel and experiential adventures seem to be on the rise.
Losing Luggage and Finding Hope
AARP - Getting dirty in the Amazon helps provide traveler with a clean slate.
Remember The Removal Bike Ride
COWBOYS & INDIANS - BY HEIDE BRANDES
MAY 5, 2022
Every year, Cherokee youth take to their bikes to explore the tragic history of the Trail of Tears on a 950-mile ride.
9 Things You Need to Know About Camping Rentals This Season
FODORS - June 14, 2022
From large luxurious Class A RVs to little pop-up campers, renting is a good way to save a little money this summer and help you decide if the #vanlife is really for you.
Denali Rangers Have Warnings for Overconfident Would-be Climbers in 2022
FODORS - June 30, 2022
The COVID pandemic put a sharp halt to that in 2020. And although 2021 saw the return of domestic climbers, the Denali National Park Service is gearing up for “revenge travel” as international climbers return to the mountain this year.
And the mountains have already claimed their first victims this year as well.
America’s Most Loved - The Legacy of Will Rogers
ROUTE MAGAZINE - August 2022
BY Heide Brandes
Fortunately, the museum dedicated to one of the most beloved Americans in history is located right along Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66. Tourists who may never have heard of the man who was once the top entertainer in the world now buzz through, thanks to the car clubs and bus tours that follow the Mother Road.
The Angel of Ash Fork: Fayrene Hume continues her contributions to Ash Fork history and families
ROUTE Magazine - On any given day in Ash Fork, Fayrene Hume is outside pulling weeds or picking up trash along the side of the roads. At 85, Hume doesn’t care if the townsfolk call her children in town to express their worry or surprise. Hume has lived a life that has been beat to her own drum, and the town of Ash Fork is darn lucky.
7 Bold Winter Adventures To Experience In Alaska
TRAVEL AWAITS - For those who seek bold winter adventures, here’s the good news. You don’t have to be a young extreme athlete to enjoy these bold winter adventures. While you do need to be physically mobile and healthy, these wild winter adventures — ranging from snow machining to ice climbing — can be enjoyed by travelers of all experience levels and ages.
Lubbock's deadliest tornado gave rise to modern weather technology — and a new memorial
The Houston Chronicle - Nov. 19, 2021 - The first ever multi-vortex F5 tornado on record spurred life-saving advancements in weather science.
7 Things I Loved, Plus 4 Things I Didn’t During Princess’s Alaska Cruisetour
Travel Awaits - I get why people dream of cruises and just how easy it is to relax and just enjoy when you are being pampered, cared for, and catered to by a cruise ship company. Coming from the eyes of a brand-new cruiser (this won’t be my last cruise, I guarantee you), here are the seven things I loved — plus the four things I didn’t — during the Princess Alaska Cruisetour.