Apr 6, 2013 - Day 2 Tulsa Oklahoma to Clinton Oklahoma

Tulsa Oklahoma to Clinton Oklahoma 220 Miles - Total Miles 435 Another great day. It was sunny, the temperature rose to 78 and we were able to stay on the old route 66 road most of the day. We spent time at three unique stops. The first was The route 66 Interpretive Center. It was located in old beautiful armory with many nostalgic items. The next stop was called the O K County 66-John Hargrove's Place. John is a former mechanic who developed this Route 66 homage on his 8 acre site. His route 66 collectibles were quite impressive. He also...

Dec 29, 2012 - where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain

As we finished driving through Missouri on I-44 we reminisced about how bone jarring that route had been last time we took it. Periodic signs announced that a major resurfacing project had been completed in 2012. As we enjoyed the smooth pavement I wondered if this had been paid for with TARP funds, the sort of government assistance a red state like Missouri does not favor. Electronic signs had also been added which allow DOT officials to keep drivers informed about Amber Alerts, changes in road conditions, etc. A good idea. In Oklahoma...

Apr 6, 2011 - Mary's Belated Birthday Celebration.

This morning we went to the Route 66 museum, not very large but very nicely done, each segment represents a decade of history relating to Route 66 starting in the twenties through the seventies when route 66 was replaced with Interstate freeways. For lunch we went to Cayla's Café, the food was good and reasonable but I had my months quota of grease from the home made onion rings that were delicious. We spent the rest of the afternoon at the Lucky Star Casino where Mary came out with $12 more than she went in with, I didn't do as well. On...

Apr 5, 2011 - Goobers in Oklahoma?

We must be in the prairie because we went through a couple of small towns one of which was named Alfalfa and another named Corn. We also drove by a peanut processing plant along the way, who knew they grew peanuts in Oklahoma, the peanut plant looks similar to a potato plant and the peanut also grows under ground like the potato. Didn't take too long for our drive around town to see the sights, Clinton is a town of 8,900 people. Route 66 which is now I-40 runs through here so there is a lot of reference to Route 66 here. This afternoon we...

May 21, 2010 - West from Oklahoma City

Headed from Oklahoma City this morning. As with all the large cities, there were lots of turns to stay on the original route plus lots of stop lights. It took two hours to travel what would have taken a half hour by interstate. The road beyond was not real smooth and the going was slower, 40-45 mph much of the time. But you get to see more at that speed – lots of small, interesting towns.

Apr 27, 2010 - Clinton/Elk City, Oklahoma

We had spent several days at a really nice KOA right on Route 66, next to the newer freeway. Not only did they make a nice pizza for our lunch one day, but the best part was that the wife of the couple who owned and ran the campground was an avid crocheter, and we spent some time exchanging patterns and telling stories about crocheting on the road! We left the campground on the Tuesday morning and back-tracked a few miles to the town of Elk City, to the first of two Route 66 museums. This first museum was part of a whole museum complex,...

Dec 16, 2009 - Bricktown, Clinton, OK 07/31/09

Bricktown, a downtown area of Oklahoma like many other downtown areas in our cities, was left for the outskirts or developments where larger shopping malls and congestion existed. Although the renovation of Bricktown is not complete former projects developed over the years has revitalized the Bricktown area. Check out the pictures.

Dec 16, 2009 - Musical 07/31/09

While we were in Oklahoma we had an opportunity to see the award winning stage show, "Oklahoma". It was fabulous. The outdoor presentation with live horses, stage coaches and animals was a site to see. It was a great presentation. Oklahoma is the National Home of Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! The children of America's most unforgettable song-writing team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein officially designate Discoveryland! as "The National Home" of their fathers' musical, "OKLAHOMA! What was so neat was that it started a little...

Dec 4, 2009 - Day 4

Had a little bit of Kansas to finish, so we stopped at a bridge for a geo. Denny didn't like driving across this one! We followed Route 66 until Tulsa OK and then got on the toll road to go around it. Got back on in Arcadia to see the "Big Round Barn" Got a picture as we flew by. Back on the toll road around Oklahoma City, and finally stopped in Clinton OK at the Lucky Star Casino for the night.

Jul 28, 2009 - day 9

No problems today, so we were able to get into Oklahoma. Decided to stay at a KOA in Clinton, OK, about 100 miles or so from Okla. City. We will be spending some time there tomorrow, since we want to look for Nana's birthplace in Wynnewood, just South of Ok. City, and look for her family's old home in Okla. City. However, that may change based on the weather. As we are watching TV tonight, they are giving storm warnings in the area below Okla. City of heavy tornado-like winds (75mph and up). If that persists, we won't be going there. Back...