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Inside this osve you will
see various rock
formations that have
evolved over thousands
of years. Some of these
formations are the
stalagmites and stalactites
everyone learns about in
earth science classes.
One word of warning.
If you fear the flying
creatures believed to be
blood-suckers and going
by the name “Bat”, you
might want to send in a
friend and get a tour
report sometime in the
well-lit future.
Tens of thousands of
bats fly in and out of the
upper level, but honestly
will not hurt anyone.
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hiking.
If beautiful scenery is a
must on vacation,
Oklahoma’s plains,
prairies, pine forests,
mountains, and canyons
will definitely fill the need.
The state capitol,
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The Ozark Folk Center,
one of the more
interesting state parks, is a
preservation of the rich
heritage of life in the
Ozark Mountain Region.
This mountain setting
takes you back to a time
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located in Oklahoma City, when everything was
Like Texas, Oklahoma
gets its name from the
Indians. The Indian word
“okla” means “people”
and “humma” means
“red.” Thus, “Oklahoma
means “red people. ” So
it’s only fitting that this
state should be home to
more Indians than any
other state.
Throughout
Oklahoma, villages of
Indians practice tribal
celebrations and pow
wows that tourists enjoy
watching and taking part
in. Indian art and craft
shows also provide
visitors with glimpses of
centuries-old Indian
culture.
The 46th state of the
union also offers
thousands of miles of
water where travelers can
practice their favorite
water sport. Seven state-
operated resorts, and
many state parks and
recreation areas, provide
an outlet for skiing,
is the only one in the
world that rests atop a
producing oil well, and its
rotunda sports several
large historical murals.
Tours are given hourly
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
daily and admission is
free.
Halls of Fame and
museums help visitors
bring to life the days of
famous guns and
infamous outlaws such as
Jesse and Frank James,
Belle Starr, Bob and
Emmett Dalton, and
many others.
Science enthusiasts will
particularly enjoy the
wonders of science and
space at Oklahoma City’s
Omniplex.
Special events such as
cow chip-throwing and
watermelon seed-spitting
contests and Bluegrass
festivals are sure to break
done by hand.
Here, artisans
demonstrate various crafts
utilizing the skills, tools
and materials of a period
from 1820 to 1920.
Visitors can observe the
weaving of baskets from
strips of white oak, the
printing of information on
a hand-set printer, or any
number of other such
crafts.
Other mountainous
state parks provide
swimming, camping,
picnicing and fishing.
Hiking and bridle trails
run all through the
mountains as well.
Hot Springs is only
about 120 miles from the
Texas line and many
entertaining things can be
found in this southern
city.
If you can wait until
next February, horse
iVIoL-intewn Tower will lift
you 216 feet above the
mountain top for a
fantastic view of Hot
Springs.
A must for all kids and
all kids-at-heart is the Mid-
America Museum. You
should plan a lot of time
for this wonder, because it
is like few other museums.
This fascinating place is
a hands-on exhibit of
light, energy, matter and
the environment. Such
things as a laser light
show, an indoor
aquarium, and a
toronado-making
machine are but a few of
the attractions that make
your visit truly
astounding.
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the monotony in anyone’s racing will get into swing
life. But if that’s not wild again at Oaklawn Park,
enough for you, Lake Hamilton, on the
parachute jumping and outskirts of town, is a
hang gliding contests great place to go fishing,
ought to at least wake you but if you’ re not fond of
up. this sport, never fear.
Tour boats will gently float
you around the lake,
allowing plenty of time for
scenery absorption.
The Belle of Hot
Springs is a multi-deck
riverboat able to
accomodate up to 400
people for dinner,
Moving right on over to
the state of Louisiana, you
should know by now that
these extended trips are
for those who like to sit for
long periods of time.
Louisiana isn’t as large
as Texas, but what it’s
missing in size it makes up
for in attraction.
Probably the best
known city in all of
Louisiana is New Orleans.
This is perhaps because it
is a city like no other.
Often called the Cradle
of Jazz, New Orleans is
reknowned for its jazz
music. On Bourbon
If Oklahoma doesn’t
create the image of a great the Arkansas Alligator
road trip, maybe Arkansas Farm, and the Josephine
sounds better. Tussaud Wax Museum
Arkansas is another are excellent ways to
state with parks all over spend a day — on solid
the place. These 38 parks ground,
are not your traditional For those not afraid of
dancing and cruising the Street, in the French
lake. Quarter clubs and hotels,
If water is out of the you can still hear the
question, a tour of Bath original jazz form played
House Row, the I.Q. Zoo, by Pete Fountain, A1 Hirt
and the Dukes of
Dixieland.
If your number one
thing to do on vacation is
eat, you’re in the right
spot in New Orleans.
Creole is the famous style.
is a day-long affair. You
wake in mid-morning and
have a light breakfast just
to hold you until time for a
big breakfast at lunchtime.
Mid-afternoon is set
aside for a lunch usually
consisting of the
wonderful seafood that is
commonplace there.
Then for supper you must
pick a famous restaurant
and trust completely your
waiter. (However, good
instincts are helpful while
trusting that waiter).
Of course by midnight
you’ll be ready for a snack
of French doughnuts
(without a hole) and
coffee.
Shopping in New
Orleans is a great way to
work off all those calories
you’ll be putting on.
Just about anything
you can think of can be
found in the city shops,
from sexy lingerie to
antique furniture and
jewelry.
Other city delights
include having your
portrait painted by one of
the street artists in
Jackson Square, touring
art and historical
museums, and riding
streetcars.
Throughout the state,
sports such as hunting
and fishing can be
enjoyed. Thirty-seven
Wildlife Management
Areas allow hunters to
hunt their favorite game.
Right on the Texas-
Louisiana border lies the
massive freshwater fishing
hole called Toledo Bend
Reservoir, and licenses
from both states are
honored. Other good
fishing spots lie within the
borders of all state parks.
If saltwater fishing is
more your style, you can
enjoy trying to catch all
kinds of gamefish.
Wherever you
vacation, the idea to
remember is that any road
trip is designed to get you
away from your troubles
and provide you with
great fun