Green Country Oklahoma

This Black History Month, pay a visit to Greenwood Rising to explore some of Green Country's rich African-American history and culture. Located in Tulsa's Greenwood District, this one-of-a-kind memorial and museum is dedicated to preserving the past of this historically Black area. From the district's heyday as Black Wall Street to the gut-wrenching tragedy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and on to modern rebuilding and revitalization efforts, visitors will experience a variety of artworks and immersive exhibits. As a bonus, their Freedom Fridays program offers free admission on the second Friday of every month. You can find more info at https://tinyurl.com/GreenwoodRising

This National Plan For Vacation Day, start mapping out your next big spring or summer getaway. Green Country is home to 16 state parks and more than 40 lakes, over 100 fascinating museums and one-of-a-kind historic sites, an array of music and performing arts venues and much, much more. Visit our website for more information on all the amazing things to see and do here: https://www.greencountryok.com/.

When you're ready for a tasty treat after days of being stuck at home, make your way to Monterey's Little Mexico in Tulsa! It's a local favorite for classics like fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, and tacos, or you can dig into unique menu offerings like their Pollo Gonzalez – a breaded chicken breast stuffed with a blend of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese topped with shrimp and ranchero sauce. Find their address, hours and more info at https://tinyurl.com/MontereysTulsa

Get ready for some first-rate cowboy action during the American Finals Rodeo in Tulsa! Saddle up and head to the Ford Truck Arena at Tulsa Expo Square January 29-31 to watch some of the nation's top rodeo athletes compete in events like steer wrestling, team roping, bronc riding, and barrel racing. You can find more info at https://tinyurl.com/FinalsRodeoGC

Once this nasty weather passes, plan a winter eagle watching trip to Grand Lake to catch sight of some of the region's most majestic annual guests! Each year, visitors to the area can see bald eagles fishing, nesting, and soaring over the lake's crystal waters. You can find information on things to do and places to stay, as well as local shops, restaurants, marinas and more to see and do there at https://tinyurl.com/GrandLakeGC


Photos courtesy of Dave Wagenblatt

: Born a member of the Osage Nation near Pawhuska in 1887, Clarence Tinker became the first Native American to achieve the rank of Major General in U.S. military history. Tinker earned his wings in 1921, and rose through the ranks until finally being named commander of the Seventh Air Force after the Pearl Harbor attack. He was promoted to Major General in 1942. Sadly, later that same year he also became the first American general to die in the war when his plane went down at the Battle of Midway. Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City was named in his honor. Explore all the fantastic things to see and do in Tinker's hometown of Pawhuska at https://tinyurl.com/PawhuskaGC