Integris Health's Discover Oklahoma is Oklahoma's favorite weekly travel program. It introduces you to the people, the attractions, the restaurants and the activities that make Oklahoma a fun place to explore.

		On this week's Discover Oklahoma: Vacation in your own neighborhood! From that state park just up the road you've been meaning to visit, to stops you've driven past a million times.

		July 4, 2009 Location: 45th Infantry Division Museum 45th Infantry Division Museum Contact: Michael Gonzalez, Curator  405-424-5313 www.45thdivisionmuseum.com What better day to salute our men and women in uniform that the 4th of July! And there's no greater story to tell that that of the 45th Infantry Division. Instumental in the liberation of Europe in WWII, from the shores of Sicily to Hitler's bunker in Berlin, the stories of the 45th are immortalized at this wonderful museum. Tues-Fri, 9a-4:15p Sat, 10a-4:15p Sun, 1p-4:15p 2145 NE 36th Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Cafe Downtown Clinton Contact: Ann Newcomb, owner  580-323-2289 Not only is this a wonderful cafe, with several signature dishes and some of the best pie you ever tasted, but it is a gathering place. They host business women's clubs, community groups, bridge groups and many more organizations to the point that they have become the hub of the community in Clinton. Mon-Sat, 10a-5p 500 Frisco Clinton, OK 73601 Enid Baseball Tradition Contact: Bill Mayberry, director  580-548-0396 davidallenballpark.com When Paul and Joan Allen volunteered to underwite the cost of a new baseball field in downtown Enid, they did so with the intention of memorializing their beloved son, David. What they actually did was help to further enrich an already bountiful baseball tradition in the town. David Allen Ball Park 301 S. Grand Enid, OK 73071 Spring River Float Trip near Quapaw Contact:    Come with the entire Discover Oklahoma crew as they explore (by canoe) the Spring River in far northeast Oklahoma. You can paddle anywhere from 4-29 miles, depending on your degree of expertise. The scenery is awe-inspiring and the river becomes more challenging the further you paddle. Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford Contact:   580-772-5871 www.staffordspacecenter.com Did you know that Tom Stafford and his crewmates from Apollo 10 hold the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest speed ever attained by man? Come out to Weatherford and discover the world of "space" and the story of an astronaut with the "right stuff". Mon-Sat, 9a-5p Sun, 1p-5p' RT 66& Jim Cobb Rd. Weatherford, OK 73096

		June 27, 2009 Location: Bricktown & Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Bricktown Round-up Contact:    www.bricktownokc.com What's not to like about Bricktown? You've got the canal, watertaxis, great food and clubs, baseball, theatres, shopping... and now all this is being encompassed with urban living space. What are you waiting for? Come on down! Nonna's Euro-American Ristorante and Bar Contact:   405-235-4410 www.nonnas.com Nonna's is a special place, with it's delectable menu and wonderful ambience, but one of the reasons this is so tasty is it's all the produce is brought in daily, fresh from their own farm. Avis Scaramucci oversees every aspect of this restaurant with the same caring manner... and you can taste it in every bite. 1 Mickey Mantle Dr. Oklahoma City OKC Museum Round-up Contact:    Dino Lalli takes you on a whirlwind tour of several Oklahoma City museums. We're sure you'll want to try your tour at a much slower pace. The museums visited in this segment were: Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma heritage Center Oklahoma History Center Science Museum Okalhoma National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum For more information go to www.travelok.com or call 1-800-652-6552. OKC Neighborhood Round-up Contact:    How about a stay-cation in Oklahoma City? You can plan a day trip to The Paseo, tour the galleries and dine; or cowboy up in Stockyards City... you can buy some duds then mosey on over to Cattlemen's for some grub; or maybe you're in the mood for some local fair at intimate little bistros and boutiques, then you'll be delighted with Western Avenue. Who says you have to "get out of town" for a good time? For assitance in planning a stay-cation go to www.travelok.com or call 1-800-652-6552. Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum Contact:   405-235-3313 www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org Being a TV reporter at the time, Jenifer Reynolds was profoundly affected by the events of April 19, 1995. Join her on her first visit inside this museum. 620 N. Harvey Oklahoma City 405-235-3313 Mon-Sat, 9a-6p Sun, 1p-6p Oklahoma River Fun Contact:   405-297-2211 www.okc.gov/parks With a total of 13 miles on the north and south sides of the Oklahoma River, you have plenty of space for biking, running, walking, or just standing still and fishing. You can take a river cruise, or rent a kayak, or just lay back and watch one of the many events that happen here. Is this a great city or what?

		June 20, 2009 Location: Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Museum in Guthrie Black Bass Fishing at McGee Creek in Atoka Contact: Chuck Justice  580-889-6742 Somehow, Ron always seems to get the eatin' stories or the fishin' stories. This time he's off to McGee Creek in southeast Oklahoma to do some black bass fishing. This is just "the life of Riley", isn't it? Chuck Justice Guide Service Lane, OK 74555 Freightliner/Sport Chassis in Clinton Contact: Brian Corder  800-358-7624 Not only has Shel quenched her thirst for speed- now she has found the ultimate pickup. The Freightliner/Sport Chassis, manufactured out here in western Oklahoma are big trucks built for people with big egos. Come watch Shel drive this testosterone -fueled behemoth! For Tours:800-358-7624 Ext. 111 Hickory House Barbecue in Sapulpa Contact: Willie Ortiz, owner  918-224-7830 www.hickoryhouseq.com When you hit Sapulpa on old Route 66, expect to have a hard time passing by the aroma of hickory smoke that's been luring travelers off the highway for more than two decades. 626 N. Mission M-Sa 10:30a-9p Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Museum in Guthrie Contact: Richard Hendricks, Executive Director  405-260-1342 www.jimthorpeassoc.org This is a living museum, with baseball camps and batting cage rentals for practice. The collection of sports memorabilia is inspirational and helps to promote and encourage youngsters to achieve a drug-free, positive lifestyle in pursuit of their own success. Mon-Sat, 10a-5p 315 W Oklahoma Ave Guthrie, OK 73044 Navigating Website: Click on "OK SPORTS HOF", scroll down to bottom and click on "Guthrie Annex". Red Hawks Experience in Oklahoma City Contact:   405-218-1000 www.oklahomaredhawks.com For those of you who haven't taken in a game at the Bricktown Ballpark - what are you waiting for? The heat of summer, the ballpark food, the fans, Rowdy Red Hawk and, oh yes, the game, will have you coming back to spend more time at "The Brick" all summer long. AT&T Bricktown Ballpark 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr. Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa Talons Experience in Tulsa Contact:   918-294-1000 www.tulsatalons.net Are you ready for some football? Well, if you'd like to enjoy a fast-paced, high scoring game, in the comfort of an air conditioned facility - then how about some arena football? You'll enjoy the action-packed atmosphere and the fan comraderie as much as you'll enjoy the actual game! BOK Center 200 S. Denver Tulsa, OK 74103 Team Offices: 6221 S. 107th E. Ave Tulsa, OK 74133

		June 13, 2009 Location: Rocktown Climbing Gym in Oklahoma City Canyon Inn at Medicine Rock Ranch in Lookeba Contact: Linda Cunningham, owner  405-457-6364 www.thecanyoninn.com This comfortable Bed & Breakfast is set on the expansive plains of western Oklahoma. The inn is located on Medicine Park Ranch where they offer activities such as fishing, canoeing, birding and hunting (in season). Or you may decide that your activity level is lounging on the porch taking in all this beauty. 18129 County Road 1150 Lookeba, OK 73053 Cayuga Splitlog Church in Cayuga Contact: Dorothy Scearcy, tour guide  918-786-7607 A bitter-sweet love story is enshrined in the building of this church. Mathias Splitlog built the church for his wife, Eliza. The sad truth is that the first service to be held at the church was Eliza's funeral. Call to schedule a tour. Red Prime Steakhouse in Oklahoma City Contact: Keith Paul, owner  405-232-2626 www.redprimesteak.com You will be bathed in a red glow upon entering this chic downtown establishment, and you will be absolutely delighted when you savor their fine cuisine. "Prime" refers to the best 1% of beef in America, but the entire menu is "par excellence". The food, ambiance, and service will draw you here again and again. 504 N. Broadway Oklahoma City, OK Rocktown Climbing Gym in Oklahoma City Contact: Aaron Gibson, General Manager  405-319-1400 www.rocktowngym.com So, what do you do with an unused grain silo besides tearing it down to put in a parking lot? You turn it into a rock climbing venue, of course! Mon-Fri, 4p-10p Sat, 10a-8p Sun, 1p-6p 200 SE 4th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73129 Sage Culinary Studio in Tulsa Contact: Catherine DeCamp  918-933-5005 www.sageculinarystudio.com With all the talk these days about childhood obesity, wouldn't it make sense to encourage kids to eat healthy rather than processed food? Besides being healthy, the cooking classes at Sage are also a good way to teach them a basic skill and prepare them to become more self sufficient individuals - and you might even get them to fix you dinner! 3746 S. Peoria Tulsa, OK Call for the summer cooking camp schedule. Selman Ranch Prairie Chickens in Buffalo Contact: Sue Selman, owner  580-256-2006 www.selmanguestranch.com This ranch is well known for its longhorn cattle drives, held twice a year, but did you know it is a prime spot for bird watching in Oklahoma? It is one of the only places on earth where you can observe the mating rituals of the lesser prairie chicken, and their performance is a sight to behold! Rt 2 Box 43 Buffalo, OK 73834

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