Outdoor Rec Rides

IN BRIEF 3 hr ago | Add a comment MUSKOGEE Woman gets Aid after fire An 82-year-old Muskogee woman says she is grateful for help she received from her neighbor, her relative and her church after losing nearly all her possessions...

Officials urge safety on Oklahoma lakes as weekend festivities begin 6 hr ago | Add a comment More boating accidents occur during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year, and state officials say alcohol use is the reason. "I would say 90 percent of our boating...

What the Cherokee Hunting and Fishing Code says 6 hr ago | Add a comment →Licensing — The Cherokee Nation Tribal Citizenship Card, "blue card,” is considered a valid Cherokee hunting and fishing license. When afield, Cherokee hunters and anglers...

NOTEBOOK 6 hr ago | Add a comment Bear license now available Oklahoma’s first bear hunting license is now on sale. The state’s inaugural bow season for black bears opens Oct. 1 in four southeastern Oklahoma counties:...

Signs of the times? 6 hr ago | Add a comment The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is telling its citizens that they do not need state hunting or fishing licenses when hunting or fishing on lands that historically belonged to the Cherokees. Those...

Labonte enjoys fishing with his family 8 hr ago | Add a comment On the track, NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte has "been there and done that” — 510 starts, 21 Sprint Cup wins, including the 2000 Sprint Cup title, and more than $55 million in prize...

Missing ring puts treasure hunt on Web 12 hr ago | Add a comment Some of you may remember reading the article I wrote about my honeymoon in the U.S. Virgin Islands. In it, I described many of the great activities there are in the islands: shopping, boating,...

EXHIBITS 13 hr ago | Add a comment "Reporting Terrorism,” Jan. 22-Nov. 30, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, 620 N Harvey Ave., 235-3313. "100 Summers: A Kiowa Calendar Record,” May 21-Aug. 23, Sam...

GOT A MINUTE? 13 hr ago | Add a comment McLoud BERRy Festival MCLOUD — If you love blackberries, head to the McLoud Blackberry Festival between 5 and 10 p.m. today. Get your fill of carnival rides, live entertainment, blackberry...

Stars will sparkle in ‘Capitol Fourth’ holiday concert 15 hr ago | Add a comment Among those celebrating this Independence Day is the music superstar countless fans can’t smile without. Barry Manilow will be among the stars of "A Capitol Fourth,” the holiday...

Yukon Parks and Recreation to host kickball game 18 hr ago | Add a comment ACTIVITIES Kids get on the ballYukon Parks and Recreation Department will continue Wacky Wednesday activities with a kickball game at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jackie Cooper Gym, 1024 E Main, and...

It’s time to haul out the red, white and blue in Norman 18 hr ago | Add a comment NORMAN — If you’re looking for some patriotic (and possibly wacky) entertainment before it gets too hot today, consider checking out the Brookhaven 4th of July Parade. Sponsored by Don...

Last Oklahoma City pool opens in preparation for holiday Thu, Jul 2, 2009 | Add a comment The last of Oklahoma City’s pools will open to the public today. Macklanburg Pool, 11700 N Stratford Drive, is opening in a joint effort between the city and the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma...

Outdoors TV show host Paul Newsom dies Thu, Jul 2, 2009 BIXBY — Paul Newsom, host of the long-running outdoors show "Paul Newsom’s Great Outdoors,” has died. Newsom, 64, died Wednesday at his home in Bixby after a two-year battle...

Fishing report Thu, Jul 2, 2009 | Add a comment CENTRAL Arcadia: Crappie fair to good on minnows and jigs over cover at 18 to 30 ft. White bass fair trolling over the humps and on slabs near the dam. Channel catfish and blue catfish finishing...

Oklahoma City TV personality Paul Newsom dies at 64 at his Bixby home Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Paul Newsom, host of the long running outdoors show “Paul Newsom’s Great Outdoors,” died Wednesday. Newsom, 64, died at his home in Bixby after a two-year battle with cancer. Funeral...

Feds could seize California parks Thu, Jul 2, 2009 | Add a comment SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California officials said Wednesday they are trying to avert the federal government’s threat to seize six parks that could be closed to help reduce the...

Yukon Freedom Fest includes music, cars Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment YUKON — The sky will be lit with fireworks Friday and Saturday as the Yukon Freedom Fest celebrates Independence Day at Chisholm Trail Park, 500 W Vandament. Mike Black and the Stingrays will...

Tuttle holiday celebration has ice cream, parade, fireworks Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment TUTTLE — A traditional Fourth of July celebration with games, fireworks and sweet treats is planned Saturday for the 18th annual Tuttle Ice Cream Festival. The festival begins at 9 a.m. with...

Norman Day stuffs in plenty of activities Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment NORMAN — The Norman Parks and Recreation Department will host the 34th annual Norman Day celebration Saturday at Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave. Activities begin at 4 p.m. and include pony...