Category Archives: travel
Return to Robbers Cave
When I awoke on the second day of winter, I decided a hot breakfast was needed to get me through a long day of hiking at Robbers Cave State Park. So I ignored the continental offerings at the Days Inn … Continue reading
Wister Winterset
The first day of winter found me returning to southern Oklahoma to begin a series of day hikes away from home. But first my faithful Camry, Princess, needed some maintenance. My ongoing series of day hikes has not only had … Continue reading
Autumn Ends at Arrowhead
The last day of autumn found me driving south to Tulsa to pick up my friend Carrie for a day hike at Arrowhead State Park on Lake Eufala. Our first stop was Angel’s Diner, which sported a 1950s theme. Carrie … Continue reading
Woods, Lakes, Rocks…and Art
The best attraction in the Bartlesville vicinity is Woolaroc, the museum and 3,700 acre wildlife preserve oilman Frank Phillips established in 1925 as his ranch retreat. It originated from a large oil and gas strike on Lease 185, with a … Continue reading
Three Pools and a Rough Canyon at Robbers Cave
After a somewhat disappointing outing at Sequoyah State Park the prior week, I was determined to make the next expedition more rewarding, especially since I’d be passing the 400-mile mark since I began my series of day hikes in July … Continue reading
Meador Manor 