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Mar 31, 2020

The weather is finally beginning to warm up which means it's almost time to spend most of the day outside! Or at least take a vacation from the indoors. Most people seem too busy for a full-on vacation, but a weekend getaway might just be the perfect thing! Also, many of us are stuck in self-quarantine and have been for a while and just because we have to practice social distancing, that does not mean we can't go outside. We can take road trips, visit national parks, and enjoy other various outdoor activities.

Here's some weekend getaway ideas for Oklahomans!

Golden Driller

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Take a road trip through Tulsa! The Golden Driller is the sixth-largest statue in the United States standing at 75 feet tall! This is one of those bucket list landmarks to visit just to say you did.

Center of the Universe

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Also located in Tulsa, the center of the universe is a cool acoustic phenomenon where if you stand in the center you can hear echoes much louder than in any other spot within the circle. It's a pretty neat side stop.

The Gathering Place

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The Gathering Place is a 100-acre park complete with a diner, museum, giant play area, water park, swing park, and so much more located in Tulsa. It's complete with a paved trail that is full of perfect photo opportunities!

Drive in Movie

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How often do you watch a movie outside? Take a friend or go by yourself and enjoy a nice night watching a good movie. It's always a good day to switch it up!

Sutton Wilderness Trail Park

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Located in Norman, this park has lots of picturesque pathways suitable for thoroughly enjoying the outdoors. Along the paths, there are boards posted with information about the types of flowers or animals you might see.

Blue Whale of Catoosa

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This waterfront structure is just a fun roadside attraction for those who want to see it! Although there is nothing especially significant about the Blue Whale, it is fun to check out so it makes for a great road trip.

Wichita mountains

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The Witchita Mountains have such a variety of hiking options, its perfect for anyone. There are hundreds of paths to follow across an area of nearly 737 mi², with each path varying in difficulty. Choose a mountain and start your trek and finish off your day with a drive up Mt. Scott.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

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Another hiking ground is the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur, Oklahoma, which looks absolutely stunning. It's the perfect place to get in touch with nature, camp, hike, and appreciate your surroundings.

Great Salt Plains State Park

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A National wildlife refuge in Alfalfa County where you can hike, harvest crystals, ride ATVs, and enjoy the outdoors.

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Park

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This place is located within the Ouachita National Forest in Muse where you can drive through tunnels of trees or walk on marked trails. It's a great place for a scenic adventure.

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

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