Oklahoma Celebrates National Tourism Week with TravelOK Days April 30 and May 1 at Tourism Information Centers The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week with two days of play for travelers of all ages. Photo by Grant Sweetwood for the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department OKLAHOMA CITY – Visitors...
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Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s The Weekender Series Brings Travelers Close-to-Home Trip Ideas
Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s The Weekender Series Brings Travelers Close-to-Home Trip Ideas Looking for some close-to-home adventures that you can do on a tank of gas? The Weekender, a video series from the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, provides a new destination idea every other week. OKLAHOMA CITY — With gas prices rising, close-to-home travel destinations are...
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Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Hires James Timberlake as Director of State Parks
Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Hires James Timberlake as Director of State Parks OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department has hired James Timberlake as director of state parks. Timberlake comes to Oklahoma State Parks from Santa Fe Family Life Center, a nonprofit sports and fitness complex in Oklahoma City that serves Oklahomans...
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Oklahoma Tourism Increases Market Share, Generates $7.1 Billion in Spending in 2020
Oklahoma Tourism Increases Market Share, Generates $7.1 Billion in Spending in 2020 Resarch from Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department shows the state brought in an estimated 17 million visitors in 2020, increasing its share of the domestic travel market to 1.9%. OKLAHOMA CITY — In a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic caused upheaval throughout...
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Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Celebrates New Year with First Day Hikes Across State
PRESS RELEASES Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Celebrates New Year with First Day Hikes Across State OKLAHOMA CITY — In keeping with an annual tradition, Oklahoma State Parks will again host First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2022. The free, guided hikes present an opportunity to begin the New Year on a healthy perspective by...
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Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Celebrates Oklahoma Fishing Trail Anniversary with Giveaway, New Guide
PRESS RELEASES Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Celebrates Oklahoma Fishing Trail Anniversary with Giveaway, New Guide More than 100 anglers have completed the Oklahoma Fishing Trail Grand Slam Challenge in the two years since the program started. OKLAHOMA CITY — In the two years since the Oklahoma Fishing Trail launched, the State of Oklahoma has...
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Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department to Host Grand Reopening for Quartz Mountain State Park Lodge
PRESS RELEASES Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department to Host Grand Reopening for Quartz Mountain State Park Lodge Lodge undergoes $10.5 million upgrade that includes a complete refurbishment of guest rooms and renovations to grand entry, indoor pool and courtyard. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department officials will unveil the newly renovated Quartz Mountain...