Category Archives: Weekend Trips

26 National Parks Near Oklahoma with OKC and Tulsa Drive Times!

26 National Parks Near Oklahoma with OKC and Tulsa Drive Times! by Stephanie Craig

While we have some cool national park units in Oklahoma, our parks are designated national historic sites, national recreation areas, etc. But what if you want to visit one of the big sixty-three national park units given the designation “national park?” What are the national parks near Oklahoma? How long would it take to get […]

24 Cities with Direct Flights from OKC: the Best Nonstop Flights from Oklahoma City

Cities with Direct Flights from OKC the Best Nonstop Flights from Oklahoma City by Stephanie Craig

Are you looking to plan a weekend getaway without having to drive? These cities have direct flights from OKC, saving you time on transportation and allowing you to enjoy your weekend hassle-free. Below is a guide to which cities have nonstop flights from Oklahoma City so you can choose where to go on your next […]

The 17 Most Charming Small Towns in Oklahoma to Add to Your Bucket List!

Oklahoma - Downtown Guthrie

Since moving back to the US from Europe, I’ve been obsessed with visiting small towns, both those in Oklahoma and those a little further afield like Arkansas and Texas. Basically, if a small town is cute and less than four hours from OKC, I want to see it in person. These adorable smalls towns in […]

21 of the Best Weekend Getaways in Oklahoma

The sky and rocky edge reflects in the still water in the early morning at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, November 2017 Oklahoma

Sometimes you just need to get away from home for a few days and relax. Visiting somewhere new, even if it’s closely, is invigorating. A quick trip can bring families closer together, create friends for life, and provide the perfect way to blow off some steam. And you don’t have to go far to enjoy […]

17 Spectacular Road Trips from Oklahoma City

USA - Oklahoma - Scenic descent from Mt Scott, Oklahoma A scenic view descending the twisting road from Mt. Scott, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma

Growing up in Oklahoma, I’ve taken road trips from Oklahoma City going in every direction you can think of. The blessing of being situated right in the middle of the country means you can see a lot of different kinds of places after spending a few hours on the highway. Can’t read now? Pin for […]