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Outdoor recreation: If you enjoy boating and other outdoor activities, you can learn more about what is available in Oklahoma by going to this site. It can guide you to the best locations.

Crews working hard today will build a place to play in Oklahoma City

News | Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | Comments

Children who visit Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers Park will have new playground equipment in the spring after a renovation project is complete.

Yukon man’s love of disc golf brings girlfriend, business, world title

Sports | Tue, Nov 10, 2009 | Comments

After trees and a ravine swallowed attempts by other leaders, it was Joe Rotan’s turn. His lefty drive arced over highway traffic before making a sweet "hyzer” back to the right, landing feet from the pin.
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The Village’s Fun Fair finds sprayground funds

News | Tue, Oct 27, 2009 | Comments

THE VILLAGE — Chandra Thomas usually takes her two sons to Oklahoma City parks during the summer months so they can play on spraygrounds.

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26th Annual Club HOG Rally scheduled

Jun 9The 26th Annual National Club HOG Rally is tset for June 26-27 in...

Accessing the Illinois River

Jul 24Ed Fite talks about what questions he seeks to answer when...

Action Oklahoma: Hallett Motor Racing Circuit

Jun 22Oklahoman writer David Zizzo and other riders experience motorcycle...

Boat show begins

Jan 11The Original Free RV and Boat Show starts today at State Fair Park.

Bradshaw competes in AQHA championships

Nov 13Terry Bradshaw, Hall of fame quarterback, won third place with his...

Buck Brawl

Jan 9Caught on Tape! Two white tail bucks hook horns in a battle for...

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Outdoors notebook: Mike White, Scott Moyer are 'Last Bass' champions Today at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 ‘Last Bass’ champions Mike White of Sapulpa and Scott Moyer of Collinsville won the Lawter and Associates "Last Bass” tournament Sunday on Lake Eufaula. The winning weight...

Relieve holiday stress at Oklahoma park, lodge Today at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 ’Tis the season to be stressed. Now that the ghouls and goblins are out of the way, the truly scary time of the year is about to begin. With the Thanksgiving holiday around the corner and...

Adventure’s cost doubles, triples when taking an a la carte cruise Today at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 With winter coming, an onslaught of new megavessels brimming with amenities and creative creature comforts again steams toward the Caribbean. In fact, so spectacular are these new ships that they...

Oklahoma Arts Exhibits Today at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 "Reporting Terrorism,” Sept. 2-Nov. 30, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, 620 N Harvey Ave., 235-3313. Amelia Earhart Exhibit, Sept. 25-Dec. 31, The 99s Museum of Women...

Tour horse country in Denton Texas Today at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 HORSE COUNTRY TOUR DENTON, Texas — Did you know Denton County has 300 ranches and 25,000 horses? The Horse Country Driving Tour on Dec. 5 aims to introduce participants to the area’s...

Mass. launches blog outlining outdoor activities Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:22 AM | Comments

Oklahoma City club wants to refit park at Hefner Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 Children’s Playground on the southeast side of Lake Hefner was constructed in 1995 to remember the children who died or were injured in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building....

Edmond parks board OKs smoking ban plan Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 EDMOND — The Edmond Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved a proposed ordinance banning smoking in the city’s parks and playgrounds. The ordinance now goes to the city...

Falconers hope for more land to expand hunting opportunity Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 WOODWARD — The Oklahoma Falconers Association is hoping Woodward-area citizens will get involved and help show some hospitality as the organization hosts the North American Falconer’s...

Fishing report: Friday, Nov. 20 Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 CENTRAL Draper: Due to pump failure and the lake’s small watershed lake elevation is below normal. Boat access to the lake is poor and a longer walk to bank fish. The main fishing docks are...

State Briefs: Man dead in accident Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM | POCOLA Man dead in accident Authorities in Le Flore County say a retired Pocola High School teacher was killed when he accidentally shot himself while trying to kill an armadillo. Sheriff Bruce...

Edmond parks board to discuss smoking ban Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 EDMOND — The Edmond Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a proposed nonsmoking ordinance near playgrounds and athletic fields Thursday. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the...

Hundreds ticketed over Ike-damaged dike Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 08:46 AM | Comments

Yukon sets up holiday light displays, train ride Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 YUKON — Those who enjoy driving around town to view Christmas lights and decorations can get a head start this weekend before the holiday season begins. Yukon’s Christmas in the Park...

Youth winter basketball is registering in Norman Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 NORMAN — Registration for the Norman Optimist Club’s winter basketball league is open. The league is for boys and girls kindergarten through sixth grade. Teams will be formed by school...

Norman museum plans 2 family events Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 NORMAN — Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is having two after-hours family activities. During this month’s Family Night Out from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, participants will...

Edmond may require bicycle parking places Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments

0 EDMOND — Edmond planning commissioners will consider a new ordinance today that requires multifamily and retail developers to install bicycle parking. They meet at 5:30 p.m. at 20 S Littler...

2 rescued after spending frigid night in canyon Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 11:30 AM | Comments

0 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities are working to rescue two stranded hikers in Little Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City. Officials say two men have been stuck in the canyon since Sunday...

Danger closes VT fishing access near closed bridge Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 09:35 AM | Comments

2010 snapper season faces new restrictions Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 07:37 AM | Comments

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Edmond parks board to discuss smoking ban
Joe, Afton: There is a simple solution to all of this! If smokers embrace electronic cigarettes, then the...

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Crews working hard today will build a place to play in Oklahoma City
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Crews working hard today will build a place to play in Oklahoma City
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Chickasaw visitors center project gets new life
John, Denver: The CNRA is a terrific place and I'm all in favor of funds needed to preserve and maintain it....

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