The grass is not always greener on the other side. In fact, I would say 9 out 10 times it isn’t. The same goes for this great state.
Oklahoma is A OK. In fact it’s far better that just OK. This past weekend I went on a winter camping trip in the Wichita Wildlife Refuge. I grabbed a few friends and we hit the road.
Driving west on 44 we start chatting and laughing of good times, and dreaming up grand plans for the future. All of a sudden it hits me. I am in Oklahoma, and am having a great time. That’s right, I like it here. I live in this great state and look at all these amazing places I have at my fingertips. I have the best of both worlds!
Monday through Friday I have a great job that allows me to be creative and push my limits. I get to run through the city and take it all in. Local hot spots, live music, and eclectic food. As soon as Friday breaks I am ready for an escape. I pack fast and within an hour I am in the great outdoors. Far from the fast world, traffic and electricity, into experiencing the pleasures of what life is really all about.
Now I know what you’re thinking, because I have heard it a thousand times. If I could only live in Colorado or Utah, life would be perfect. I know from experience what you’re thinking because I lived in Colorado for 3 years. I ran through the mountains and loved every bit of it. But there was something missing for me. Family, success, and drive.
Well, I ask you this. Have you thought about what it is you want from those places?
If it’s mountains, hiking, clean trails, fresh streams and rivers, climbing great rocks, setting new routes, kayaking, or deep valleys. We have it all here. Just open your eyes!!! Oklahoma better than A OK!
Girl vs. Wild,
Jacquelyn Farris
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January 23rd, 2008 at 1:41 pm
You’ve got one on me. I’ve camped high and way out there, but never camped as cold as what you did last weekend. Definitely something to write about — how you prepped to handle the cold, how your gear worked, etc. I need to get more cold weather camping time in. Sounds like a fun time.
January 23rd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Outdoor minds think alike!!!! Already worknig on it. It was a blast for sure. Something about pushing yourself to those limits makes everything so much better.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:09 am
So true! Best blog entry ever! Oklahoma is the best!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Great blog idea! We need more Oklahoma outdoors info on the web!
Just found your cool blog. I am really enjoying reading about your Sooner State adventures. Although I am not a rock climber myself, I have lately developed a surprising love of the Oklahoma outdoors.
Like many families, our clan was lured in by summer on the Illinois River. When we searched out other paddling opportunities in Oklahoma, we learned about paddling in Broken Bow, OK. That river made us NEED to own kayaks!
Since we bought a couple kayaks, we have been discovering a whole new Oklahoma that we never knew existed. It is easy to grow up hating Oklahoma if all you see of life is through a TV tube.
Stop by our Oklahoma Kayaking blog sometime, hope to see you on the water!