by Chase Horn, director of communications, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan There’s a reason Route 66 is called The Mother Road. As one of the country’s original highways, it stretches more than 2,400 miles across eight states. For almost 100 years, Route 66 has served as a tourist destination…
by Shelley Zumwalt, executive director, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, and interim secretary of tourism, wildlife, and heritage. Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan As the weather warms up and the days get longer, Oklahoma State Parks are perfect for a family adventure to discover the beauty of Oklahoma. You can visit the park closest…
Highway 281/I-69 ‘Tis the season for Texas wildflowers! As all of you Winter Texans venture back home this spring, be on the lookout along the highways and byways. Wildflowers bloom across the state from March into May. This particular batch was spotted a few years ago in northern Hidalgo County along US-281, north of Edinburg….
As many of you hit the road, headed home for the summer, we have a few tips on places you may not have visited along the way. If you find yourself driving through Waco, you might be headed toward the Silos for some home-decor shopping or a pastry at the Magnolia Bakery. Right down the…
by Eryn Reddell Wingert When you’re heading back to your home state for the summer and when you’re returning home to the Rio Grande Valley in the fall, why not make the journey as fun as the destination? Here are some Welcome Home RGV recommended stops, with links to help you plan your road trip….
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