Fort Gibson Lake located near where I live has rose over 25 feet over the pool elevation of 554 feet according to reports from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. The top of the flood is 582 feet and that’s only 11 feet from reaching the top of the Fort Gibson Dam. However, I don’tContinue reading “Fort Gibson Lake Rising”
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The Sky’s The Limit
I had to run some errands the other day in Tahlequah and there had been a lot of rain and storms in the area. The picture above is the Tahlequah area as I’m coming in from the west. the second photo is as I’m going back to my house.
Drag Show For Pride Month
While some people might not think of Oklahoma has a place that is LGBTQIA friendly but Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation and the main campus of Northeastern State University, is. On June 14, The Squeeze Inn was the site of the monthly drag show of The Turrelle Sisters. Josie Lee Turrelle and SashaContinue reading “Drag Show For Pride Month”
Blue Whale Makes A Nice Roadside Attraction Along Route 66
The Blue Whale of Catoosa is located along Route 66 east of Catoosa, Okla., a suburb of Tulsa. Built in the early 1970s by local resident Hugh Davis as a gift to his wife, Zelda, who was a fan of whale figurines. Originally just intended for family use, the Davis family welcomed the visitors toContinue reading “Blue Whale Makes A Nice Roadside Attraction Along Route 66”
Northern Lights Tonight
If you’re living in the northern half of North America or elsewhere in the Northern Hemisphere, you may be able to see the Northern Lights tonight and possibly tomorrow night. My friends who live in the Pacific Northwest have reported seeing them last night. And it’s reported the lights might be seen as south asContinue reading “Northern Lights Tonight”
Fountain Of Colors at NSU
With warmer months, Northeastern State University has started their fountain that runs constantly 24/7. This time, special lighting has been installed to have it change colors at night. While the summer months will have the Tahlequah, Oklahoma campus with less students, it is a nice sight to see. The fountain is located near the UniversityContinue reading “Fountain Of Colors at NSU”
Yard/Estate Sale Continues Today
Just a reminder for anyone who will be in the northwestern Georgia area today, my family is still doing a yard/estate sale today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. It’s in Calhoun, Ga. off of Interstate 75. There are many exits both nearby and my mom’s house is very accessible as it’sContinue reading “Yard/Estate Sale Continues Today”
Yard/Estate Sale Scheduled
If you’re going to be in NW Georgia or the vicinity this weekend, please stop by my mom’s house where my family is holding a yard/estate sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day Friday to Saturday, May 16-18. The house is located at 195 Dogwood Dr. SE, Calhoun, Ga. It’s located approximately halfway betweenContinue reading “Yard/Estate Sale Scheduled”
Fort Gibson Celebrates Old Fort Days
The Oklahoma town of Fort Gibson took advantage of the nice, sunny spring weather to have its Old Fort Days celebration with activities on Friday and Saturday. Activities included concerts, food trucks, street dancing and demonstration of life in the 1800s when the town was found. Town Administrator James Walters encouraged those in attendance toContinue reading “Fort Gibson Celebrates Old Fort Days”
Fiesta De Mayo In Tahlequah
The Tahlequah community celebrated Fiesta de Mayo on Saturday, May 3 in the downtown area. The northeastern Oklahoma community is home to many diverse cultures as well as being the capital of the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetowah Band of Cherokees. Nearby is Clear Creek Abbey, a French Catholic monastery and covenant that reportedlyContinue reading “Fiesta De Mayo In Tahlequah”