Oklahoma

Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain,
And the wavin’ wheat can sure smell sweet
When the wind comes right behind the rain.

– Richard Rogers, Oklahoma

Our closest hiking spot is Quartz Mountain, which is rustic and beautiful! | Teaspoon of Nose

Our first assignment with the US Air Force sent us to Altus, Oklahoma! Tucked into the southwest corner of the state, Altus was our jumping off point for nearly three years of living in a new part of the country. Here are a few of our favorite spots:

Explore Oklahoma - take advantage of the are! | Teaspoon of Nose

Explore Oklahoma: the list

Southwest Oklahoma Day Trips

 Oklahoma City has so much to offer! Here's how to spend a day trip in OKC! | Teaspoon of Nose

Oklahoma City in a Day
OKC has pockets of cute shops and great food that aren't immediately obvious. Here are a few of our favorite Oklahoma City neighborhoods!

Oklahoma City Neighborhoods

  

Altus & Mangum
How's your fall bucket list going? | Teaspoon of Nose

Altus Bucket List

 Want to learn more about the Air Force? Check out the Altus air show, Air Power Over Altus! | Teaspoon of Nose

Air Power over Altus

 Exploring Mangum's Rattlesnake Derby in southwest Oklahoma! | Teaspoon of Nose

Rattlesnake Derby
Classic cars to crazy creations at the Altus Rockin' Rumble, Oklahoma! | Teaspoon of Nose

Rockin’ Rumble

 Our closest hiking spot is Quartz Mountain, which is rustic and beautiful! | Teaspoon of Nose Our closest hiking spot is Quartz Mountain, which is rustic and beautiful! | Teaspoon of Nose

Quartz Mountain: Baldy Point

 Quartz Mountain's New Horizon trail may not be much of a trail, but if you're up for scrambling up the rocks it ends with a fantastic view! Southwest Oklahoma | Teaspoon of Nose

Quartz Mountain: New Horizon Trail
  A few snippets of life in Altus! | Teaspoon of Nose

Life in Altus

  

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
The definitive guide to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Trail Rundown

 If you're looking for hiking in southwest Oklahoma, try the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The Charons Garden trail is long enough for a solid hike and ends in beautiful views! | Teaspoon of Nose

Elk Mountain Trail

 Oklahoma DOES have a mountain! Mt. Scott is in the heart of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, and the views are beautiful! | Teaspoon of Nose

Mount Scott Nature Trail
If you're looking for a short hike in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, try the Longhorn and Elk trails!

Elk & Longhorn Trails

 Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge's Bison trail is a great longer trail in southwest Oklahoma with plenty of views and a few bison if you're lucky! | Teaspoon of Nose

Bison Trail

 Secret Oklahoma hiking spots are the best! Check out the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for Oklahoma's biggest gorge and beautiful scenery. | Teaspoon of Nose

Kite Trail

Wildlife Refuge in Snow

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