Only in OKlahoma Show

Where is the best view in the state?   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Nelson King, the General Manager & Owner of White Dog Hill in Clinton.   We also touched on the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Clinton, The Tiki Hut at Okarche, Eischen's Bar in Okarche and DiCintio's Pizza Cucina in Marlow.   White Dog Hill is a restaurant in Clinton, OK on old RT 66.  Known for their beautiful sunsets and imaginative menu. Nelson King put together a first-class eatery in the former Clinton Country Club.  Enjoy your steak, salad or desserts on their patio to get the full effect of the Oklahoma scenery.   Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma was redesigned in 2012 to offer visitors a personal journey through the history of the nation’s most revered highway. Encounter the iconic ideas, images, and myths of the Mother Road. Learn about the dreams and labor needed to make the road a reality. Experience the Dust Bowl as thousands streamed along the road, away from drought and despair and towards the “land of promise”. Listen to the sounds of the Big Band Era, when the roar of the big trucks and the welcome home cries to returning soldiers dominated the road. Touch the counter and sit in the booth of the 1950’s diner and feel the open road as America’s families vacationed along the length of Route 66. The museum also offers changing special exhibits, focusing on the Route 66 experience.   The Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park, opened in 2012, is the only indoor water park in Oklahoma and it is opened year round! It is located right off Interstate 40 in Clinton, Oklahoma. The 28,000 square foot water park features a retractable roof enclosure by that can be opened in warm weather, offering visitors a wonderful fresh air experience. The littlest ones are welcome to the Cub’s Cove, their older siblings can enjoy the mezzanine-level playground and the big kids get their kicks from our Slideboarder, a slide combined with a video-game.   Eischen's Bar in Okarche the the oldest Bar in Oklahoma.  Established in 1896 that has become famous for their Fried Chicken which was first introduced in the mid 1960's.   DiCintio's Pizza Cucina serves authentic New York style Pizza by the slice or by the pie....and the meatballs!!!   Check out our sponsor for this episode - Holliday Tax Group

Today on the Only in OK Show, we are discussing the impact of the COVID-19 virus on our community and some thoughts to ease the panic.

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Do you know the Oklahoma ties to the Hippopotamus song? 

Gayla Peevey was born on March 8, 1943. This former singer and child star was from Oklahoma City, OK. She is best known for the song, "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," which she recorded at the age of 10. The Oklahoma City Zoo gained some notoriety due to the song. After Gayla received a Hippo as a gift, she donated Matilda the Hippo to the Zoo. Matilda lived out her days there until at the age of 47 she was being transferred to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando FL.

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a zoo and botanical garden located in Oklahoma City's Adventure District in northeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The zoo covers 119 acres and is home to more than 1,900 animals.

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Yukon's Christmas in the Park offers a beautiful lighted drive through three interconnecting parks. Yukon's Chisholm Trail, Freedom Trail and city parks make up over 100 acres of Christmas cheer that include over 500 displays and five million lights. Highlights of this beloved holiday event include the 50-ft, multi-colored, lighted Christmas tree, the Santa Express Train ride and an ice skating rink.

Start your journey through a magnificent arch that reads “Christmas in the Park” and follow the winding path through three interconnected parks transformed into a winter wonderland. There are three ways to enjoy Christmas in the Park. Motorists from the contiguous 48 states have driven through this wonderland. Twinkling animated displays amuse as you leisurely make your way through, while LED displays synchronized with music wow young and old alike.

Guest can get up-close and personal to the lights with a walking tour. The romantic pond area in Chisholm Trail Park is ideal for a winter date. There is even a “Will You Marry Me?” sign for guests who are ready to pop the question.

The Christmas in the Park Train Station is the junction of tasty treats, selfie spots and an ice skating rink. For a small fee, the Santa Express takes guests on a tour of the lights that adorn Chisholm Trail Park.
Seeing the magnificence of millions of lights over three inter-connected parks, no one would guess that it started out as a handful of displays around the Yukon Community Center.

One of the reasons that Christmas in the Park is so special is that every large sponsored display is specifically designed by the sponsor. So, you won’t be able to find it anywhere else. If you look closely, each display tells a Christmas-themed story about the person, business or organization that designed it.

Christmas in the Park is one of the oldest and most popular traditions in Yukon. Yukon's three lighted parks are great for tour buses or anyone searching for the ultimate holiday experience. Admission to Christmas in the Park is free; however, donations are merrily accepted.

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Yukon. Known as the hometown of country superstar Garth Brooks, Yukon sprang into being in 1891 as a farming community. Visitors flock to Yukon to experience one of Oklahoma's largest ethnic festivals each year — the Oklahoma Czech Festival goes all-out with music, a parade, costumed dances, crafts and plenty of Czech delicacies.

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Today we are hopping a train into history at the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City.

Take a 40 minute ride on a historic passenger coach, check out an authentic dining car, explore the workings of a steam engine and see trains that carried generations of people across the country at the Oklahoma Railway Museum. This Oklahoma City museum houses fully restored railroad locomotives and equipment and shows how much of an impact the railways had in the creation of our state and country.

Train rides are available for all ages every first and third Saturday of each month from April to August. Train departures from Oakwood Depot occur at 11:15am, 1:15pm and 3:15pm. The museum also offers the unique opportunity to run a diesel locomotive with the help of staff during the “At the Throttle.” Take the reins in the cab of this historic engine with the help of an experienced engineer during this one-of-a-kind opportunity.

The Oklahoma Railway Museum also hosts annual events such as the Easter Express, Halloween Train and the Polar Express. Come spend a day discovering the fascinating history of Oklahoma's railways and railroaders at the Oklahoma Railway Museum.

Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Frommer’s Travel and Travel + Leisure, Oklahoma City offers all of the culture, cuisine, attractions and amenities you’d expect in a modern metropolis. And with its rugged Western past, working stockyards and title as “Horse Show Capital of the World,” it’s rich in cowboy culture, as well. From family fun to romantic retreats to outdoor adventures you won’t find anywhere else, Oklahoma City has plenty of hustle without all the hassle.

Good Gravy Diner in Oklahoma City is open for breakfast and lunch five days a week. They are known for their delicious food, friendly service and modest prices. A variety of omelets, biscuits, breakfast burritos, hot and cold sandwiches, chicken fried steak, specialty burgers and fresh cut french fries is available, but you don’t put “gravy” in your name without over 40 different gravy options.

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Prairie Surf Studios is a film production complex located in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Known as America's cobblestone community for the round red rocks dotting this tiny picturesque town, Medicine Park, Oklahoma has a fascinating history. The Plains Indians were well acquainted with this quiet oasis long before its time as a colorful resort town attracting celebrities, gangsters, politicians and journalists. The cobblestones – an abundant, native geological phenomenon of the area – are found in most structures and imbue the town with its distinctive look. Take a lazy stroll on scenic trails by Medicine Creek or Bath Lake, dine in fine restaurants, or bask in the glow of the sun setting over the surrounding Wichita Mountains. A bevy of cottages, cabins and bed and breakfasts make relaxing easy, and shops with all manner of arts, crafts and gifts offer plenty of browsing pleasure.

Located in downtown Medicine Park, the Old Plantation Restaurant serves its legendary food with a side of history.

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