Oklahoma's social scene has become an oxymoron. Not only have major sporting events been postponed or cancelled, entire seasons for spectator sports have been put in mothballs, in an effort to slow the spread of a unique virus which has it's first human infection origins in central China, just 3 months ago.
The Mayor of Tulsa is cancelling many city rental contracts & event permits for groups of 250 or more. School administrators are spending this convenient week of Spring Break to assess the best policies and strategies to keep as many children away from disease, while retaining as much of the normalcy of weekly routine.
So how do we replace the activities that are now more harmful? May we suggest the great outdoors of Oklahoma, and destinations as diverse as some whole nations wish they possessed.
When you're sick and tired (metaphorically) of sitting on the sofa. When you've watched every Netflix series rerun from the past 3 decades; How about joining Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell's family, and getting to know the character of Oklahoma a little bit better? It's a great time to go camping. It's a wonderful time to watch the state enter springtime bloom. The great landmarks, historical venues, museums, natural wonders, and unique human creations await you. If you want to avoid people, the very act of self-reliance that camping or trekking will be a great option. Whether it's a scenic highway or an underground cave exploration, you have options for a day trip or a week-long adventure. You might start with the Route 66 pilgrimage, but Hopefully you'll be back for the real jewels off in the four corners of the state. |
But if you need to stay in town, or in the county, try some restaurants you always meant to visit. See the museums which have changed dramatically since your last visit. Pack a picnic basket and visit some parks. Maybe even go fishing?
TravelOK has a great Trip Planner to help us browse the Oklahoma map and see the proximity of hundreds of venues and special events happening just this week. It then helps you route your map and load it in an app for use as your navigator, as you embark on your voyage of discovery. |
Here's just one of the many resources available to help enjoy Oklahoma a whole lot more.
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