Author: Hayley McGhee (Hayley McGhee)

Oklahoma Tourism’s Holiday Pop-Up Shop is Back in Downtown OKC  Shop made in Oklahoma products, ornaments, travel mugs and more    OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department invites holiday shoppers to visit the Strata Tower in downtown OKC for an exclusive pop-up shop experience.  The shop is located at 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Oklahoma City,...

Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers and State Parks Offering Black Friday Discounts  Local goods and state park gear 25% off for Black Friday weekend  OKLAHOMA CITY — Shoppers who want to jump-start their holiday shopping can take advantage of the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s Black Friday weekend sale. Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers and Oklahoma State Parks are offering...

Oklahoma State Park Bathrooms Receive Upgrades Saving Taxpayers $30M Several state parks were part of a major bathroom upgrade that resulted in a 64.3% reduction in cost compared to the previous restroom replacement units  OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department saved taxpayers $30 million as the agency completed a multi-year process of upgrading the facilities at Oklahoma State Parks. The additions have also improved...

Oklahoma Route 66 Passport Sees 100th Submission, First International Entry   The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department collected its 100th Oklahoma Route 66 Passport submission this month, as well as its first international entry   OKLAHOMA CITY —Visitors and locals alike have been getting their kicks — and their stamps — on Route 66 in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department is celebrating its 100th Route 66 Passport submission...

Visitors to Oklahoma State Parks Contributed $413.2 Million to Local Economies in 2021 New research shows that visitors to Oklahoma State Parks spent $354.2 million statewide, helping support 2,980 jobs OKLAHOMA CITY — In 2021, visitors to Oklahoma State Parks spent $354.2 million in the communities surrounding the parks, according to new research commissioned by the...

Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Reveals Newly Renovated Robbers Cave Lodge  The Oklahoma State Park lodge underwent major renovations and is now open to the public  The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department announced on Saturday in Wilburton that the newly renovated Robbers Cave Lodge is now open to the public.   Renovations began in September 2021. Using the services of Lingo...

Celebrate National Public Lands Day With a Free Visit to Oklahoma State Parks  The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department is celebrating National Public Lands Day by waiving parking fees at state parks  OKLAHOMA CITY — To celebrate National Public Lands Day, the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department is waiving parking fees at Oklahoma State Parks on Saturday, Sept. 24.   National Public Lands Day,...

Covington Golfer Scores Hole-in-One at Cedar Creek Golf Course  Jeremy Donell hit a hole-in-one on the 7th hole at Beavers Bend State Park’s Cedar Creek Golf Course  Jeremy Donell aced the par-3 seventh hole on Friday at Cedar Creek Golf Course in Beavers Bend State Park in Broken Bow.  Donell used a 9-iron on the shot, launching it 158 yards into the...

Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Featured on Nuestra Oklahoma   Ramón Rentería-Lara promoted Oklahoma tourism on the season finale of Telemundo’s Nuestra Oklahoma  OKLAHOMA CITY — Telemundo’s Nuestra Oklahoma TV show featured the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department during the show’s season finale.   According to UnidosOK, the local 30-minute show is presented by Ian Torres, who speaks with nonprofit organizations and public entities in order...

El Departamento de Turismo y Recreación de Oklahoma en Nuestra Oklahoma Ramón Rentería-Lara promovió el turismo de Oklahoma en un episodio del programa Nuestra Oklahoma de Telemundo OKLAHOMA CITY — El programa de televisión Nuestra Oklahoma de Telemundo presentó al Departamento de Turismo y Recreación de Oklahoma durante el episodio final de temporada regular del programa....