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An Oklahoma travel guide stacked with unique museums, nature-filled stops across the Sooner State
If you’re traveling to Oklahoma, there is so much the Sooner State has to offer.
Oklahoma is home to several historical stops, including the somber Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, which honors those who were killed and survivors of the horrific bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in April 1995.
In addition to the many museums throughout Oklahoma, the state also includes Bricktown, a bustling entertainment district in Oklahoma City full of shops and dining opportunities that visitors and locals love.
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Read more about these destinations and more to consider for a trip to Oklahoma below.
- National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
- Bricktown
- Myriad Botanical Gardens
- Beavers Bend State Park
Popular spots to visit in Oklahoma include Myriad Botanical Gardens and Bricktown. (Getty Images)
1. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is located in Oklahoma City.
The museum was founded in 1955, according to its website, and is “America’s premier institution of Western History, art and culture,” per the source.
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While at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, you’ll be immersed in the Old West with artifacts, art and educational exhibits.
2. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Visiting the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will be a somber experience.
It will allow guests to pay tribute to the fallen and learn more about the tragic event in American history.
On April 19, 1995, a homemade bomb inside a rental truck exploded near the north entrance of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society.
The bombing claimed the lives of 168 people and injured around 850 people, per the source.
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum was created to honor those who were affected by the bombing of 1995. (Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
The attack was a domestic one, carried out by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, who were military veterans of the Gulf War, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Today, visitors can go to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to honor those who lost their lives and also learn more about the tragic events of the day.
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“We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence,” the memorial and museum says on its website.
3. Bricktown
The entertainment district of Bricktown in Oklahoma City is the perfect spot to spend a night out.
There are tons of restaurants, bars and shops in Bricktown for visitors to check out.
Plus, you can get a scenic view of the spot by taking a cruise along the canal in a water taxi.
Bricktown is full of shops, restaurants and bars to explore during your trip to the Sooner State. (Shane Bevel/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
There are also plenty of hotels to book in Bricktown if you want to stay at the center of the action during your travels.
4. Myriad Botanical Gardens
If you’re looking for relaxation on your vacation, consider visiting the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
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The Myriad Botanical Gardens are in downtown Oklahoma City.
The 15-acre botanical gardens not only provide a tranquil experience for adults, they’re also a great destination for families.
There are lots of events that go on throughout the year for kids as well as a vintage carousal to take a ride on during your trip.
5. Beavers Bend State Park
Beavers Bend State Park is a popular tourist destination in Oklahoma.
There is so much to do and see at Beavers Bend State Park, including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking and more.
Guests who visit Beavers Bend State Park can be one with nature as they camp under the stars throughout their trip. (iStock)
If you wish to stay at Beavers Bend State Park, there is a campground featuring campsites for tent camping as well as for RVs. Additionally, there are cabins at the campground if you prefer.
There’s also a lodge at Beavers Bend State Park where you can choose to stay if you don’t wish to camp during your travels.
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Those looking for a new job can join Amazon as the company is looking to hire thousands of new workers across Southern California.
The massive e-commerce company is hiring more than 3,000 seasonal roles in the Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim areas. Across the state of California, around 30,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal roles are available.
The starting pay for all seasonal employees will start at $18 per hour and includes access to benefits like health care from the first day on the job.
A variety of jobs are available and seasonal employees will have an opportunity to transition to full-time positions, the company said Thursday.
Depending on the role, additional benefits workers can expect include flexible schedules, vision and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match, up to 20 weeks of paid pregnancy/parental leave for birth parents, mental health and financial support services and more.
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Eligible full-time roles can access paid tuition assistance to earn college degrees or certificates.
“Seasonal employees who stay at the company can see an average pay increase of 15% over their first three years with Amazon,” the company said.
Amazon is investing $2.2 billion in additional pay for fulfillment and transportation workers which, when accounting for elected benefits, will bring the average total compensation to more than $29 per hour.
“We’re also looking forward to welcoming back many familiar faces—each season we see many individuals come back year after year to be a part of the holiday season here at Amazon,” company officials said. “The holiday season is a time when we create a lot of new jobs for people who want to earn extra money for a few months or kick off a career at Amazon.”
Across the U.S., the company hopes to hire around 250,000 new full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs.
“Open roles are posted throughout the holiday season and fill up quickly, so be sure to check back for updates,” Amazon said.
Those interested in browsing current openings and submitting an application can do so online here. Interested applicants can also text NEWJOB to 31432 to sign up for job alerts.
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Texas man suspected of aggravated robbery and threatening to cut off woman's finger arrested
Police in the Dallas Metroplex have arrested a suspect believed to be part of a group of four men who allegedly forced a woman to the ground, tied her up, threatened to cut off her fingers and then walked away with more than $75,000 worth of cash and items from her home.
Manuel Hernandez-Hernandez, 28, was arrested in Colleyville on Monday and is being held on an immigration hold at the Dallas County Jail, according to an arrest affidavit.
Hernandez-Hernandez had been arrested and released in Colleyville 10 days earlier, but the arrest report didn’t state what those charges were.
The arrest affidavit states that a woman pulled into her driveway in Dallas on Sept. 21, and was approached by four unknown men when she got out of her vehicle. It states she was forced to the ground by gunpoint, then forced into her home and eventually tied up with pieces of clothing in her bedroom.
Manuel Hernandez-Hernandez, 28, has been charged with aggravated robbery in connection to men tying up a Dallas woman and allegedly threatening to cut off her fingers. (Dallas County Jail)
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She told police that the men spoke Spanish and used Google Translate to communicate with her, threatening to cut off her fingers if she didn’t tell them the location of her safe.
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Documents say the men fled with $75,000 in cash, the woman’s phone, a Gucci purse and several coins from a wooden box.
The men allegedly took her to a bathroom and told her to wait at least 10 minutes before moving. She made it several minutes before making her way to the neighbor’s house, where she called the police.
The affidavit says the woman still had some of the clothing tied to her, and that she refused transport to a hospital for medical observation.
Investigators say the woman’s house was ransacked and that Hernandez-Hernandez’s fingerprints were identified from the wooden box which contained the coins.
The woman was shown a lineup of men but told police she didn’t remember any of their faces.
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Police found video footage a few days later showing a possible suspect’s vehicle and two unknown suspects approaching the woman’s garage about the same time of the purported incident.
News of the incident led to social media posts claiming the men were members of the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela, but so far no evidence supports that.
Police said there’s no evidence the men are part of the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela. (iStock)
“There is no evidence at this time to indicate that Hernandez-Hernandez is a member of the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela,” the Dallas Police Department wrote in a response. “This remains an active investigation.”
Tren de Aragua has been a target of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has designated the gang as a foreign terrorist organization.
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A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of.
Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid has been temporarily captured by Earth’s gravitational pull.
The asteroid will remain in Earth’s orbit from now until Nov. 25, when it will exit and continue its journey through the solar system.
“There’s no way for small telescopes to see this mini-moon. It’s far too small—about the size of a bus. Only the world’s largest telescopes can detect it, or a very long exposure is required,” Dr. David Reitzel, an astronomical lecturer at Griffith Observatory, told KTLA.
This type of event isn’t uncommon in the scientific community.
“We see something like this every few years. They stick around for a few weeks to months and then move on. There are typically two to three such occurrences per decade,” Reitzel said.
The last time Earth had a mini-moon was in 2022, when an asteroid known as NX1 entered Earth’s orbit.
For anyone concerned about the event, Reitzel reassured, “This disrupts nothing at all. There’s no danger to anything in the solar system.”
The asteroid was discovered by a group of scientists at the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in August. They predict that the asteroid will return in 2025.
The Minor Planet Center will track this mini-moon and other small objects entering our solar system.
“This is a fun and somewhat rare event that isn’t visible to the naked eye, but it’s exciting to think about and can inspire people to explore the universe,” Reitzel said.
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