Green Country OK

Did you know Belle Starr lived in Green Country? Killed on her way home from a neighbor's house on Feb 3, 1889, Starr was buried at Younger's Bend near Lake Eufaula, where her grave & a recreation of her cabin can now be found. Directions & more info at tinyurl.com/BelleStarrGC

When you've got a hungry crowd to feed, treat everyone to some authentic Tex-Mex goodness at Monterey's Little Mexico in Tulsa! It's a local favorite for classics like fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, burritos & much more. Find more info at tinyurl.com/MontereysTulsa

If you're still searching for a Valentine's weekend getaway, choose from more than 80 romantic cabins and cottages located in our charming small towns, by our lakes or within our fantastic state parks. Find the perfect fit for you and your special someone: tinyurl.com/GCCabinsCottages

Get ready for some cowboy action at the American Finals Rodeo in Tulsa! Head to Tulsa Expo Square January 29-31 to see some of the nation's top rodeo athletes compete in steer wrestling, team roping, bronc riding & much more. You can find more info at tinyurl.com/FinalsRodeoGC

Catch sight of some majestic annual visitors with an eagle watching trip to Grand Lake! Winter visitors to the area can see bald eagles fishing, nesting & soaring over these crystal waters. Find more info on all there is to see and do around Grand Lake at tinyurl.com/GrandLakeGC

Born near Pawhuska in 1887, Clarence Tinker became the first Native American general in US military history. Named commander of the 7th Air Force after Pearl Harbor, he was promoted to Major General in 1942. More info at bit.ly/ClarenceTinker

Get ready to shake, shake, shake your booty to some of the biggest hits of the 70s during KC and The Sunshine Band live at River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa! Groove the night away to classics next Thu, Jan 29. More info: tinyurl.com/KCSunshineBand12… 📷 @kcandsunshineb

It's National Penguin Day, so make plans to visit the penguins @TulsaZoo! With 80+ acres of exhibits & animal encounters, they've got something for every animal lover! Find info on the zoo and all the incredible critters you can see there at tinyurl.com/TulsaZooGC

Join us today in remembering the one-of-a-kind life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."

When you're traveling down I-44 in NE Oklahoma, see a proud tribute to our Native American heritage at the statue of Chief Standing Brave. The chief stands over 50 feet tall, and his shield is emblazoned with the state flag. Find directions & more info at tinyurl.com/StandingBraveGC

Winter is a great time of year to visit the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. With fewer visitors and less vegetation, it's easier to spot the preserve’s abundant wildlife like the American bison, red-tailed hawks, and short-eared owls pictured here. More info: tinyurl.com/TallgrassPreserv…

Explore the work and legacy of one of modern music’s most popular and enduring artists @bobdylancenter in Tulsa. This one-of-a-kind center holds a huge collection of rare photos, unreleased recordings & much more. You can find more info at tinyurl.com/BobDylanCtrGC

Get your motor running at the Chili Bowl Nationals, Mon Jan 13 thru Sat Jan 18 at Tulsa Expo Square! Enjoy the action as some of the best midget and micro sprint drivers from all over the world duke it out for the title of champion! Find more info at tinyurl.com/ChiliBowlGC

See some of the best bluegrass, folk and gospel acts from Oklahoma and the surrounding area at the Western Hills Bluegrass Festival, this weekend at the Lodge at Sequoyah State Park. Players even can bring their own instruments and join in! Find more info: tinyurl.com/WesternHillsGC

Explore the history, culture, and art of the Osage people at the Osage Nation Museum in Pawhuska. The historic ONM is home to a large collection of artifacts, historical photography, and artworks by contemporary Native American artists. Find more info at tinyurl.com/OsageNMGC

Get a look into Green Country's Route 66 glory days by checking out some of the older attractions on side alignments of America's mother road, including the Pryor Creek Bridge in Chelsea and the beautiful Rock Creek Bridge in Sapulpa! Find more info at tinyurl.com/Route66GC

Enjoy a relaxing country getaway at the BarDew Valley Inn near Bartlesville. Explore the property's beautiful 14 acres while enjoying amenities like private patios, hearty country breakfasts and more, all just minutes from popular local attractions. Info: tinyurl.com/BarDewValleyGC

Dig into farm-to-table goodness at the Dilly Diner in Tulsa. Choose from a variety of favorites including all-day breakfast, comfort food classics like chicken & waffles, plus cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats baked fresh in-house daily. More info at tinyurl.com/DillyDinerGC

Explore a world of underwater wonder at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks. Home to 500+ species from sea turtles to raccoons to the largest collection of captive bull sharks in the Western Hemisphere, it's a nature lover's paradise! Find more info at tinyurl.com/GCOKAquarium

Route 66 aficionados and lovers of vintage photo ops can point the car towards Tulsa to find a one-of-a-kind neon lightshow at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios, right across the street from the Meadow Gold Dairy sign. Find more info at bit.ly/BuckAtomsGC Photo by David Gaede