Jennifer Patterson, LMFT

Have you heard about Turner Falls Park in Davis, OK? It's a fantastic place for adventure and relaxation, perfect for families and individuals alike. Nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains, it provides a beautiful natural setting that you will remember. Dr. Collings' Rock Castle is just one of the many highlights of this park, along with the stunning 77ft waterfall. Whether you're looking for a quick picnic stop or a more extended stay with RV hook-ups or camping locations, Turner Falls Park has you covered. And with 1500 acres of Castles, Caves, Hiking, and a spring-fed creek, there's no shortage of activities to keep you entertained. So swing down to Turner Falls Park and take advantage of all its cool springs and rugged wilderness activities.

The Black Liberated Arts Center has grown and expanded its services. Initially created as a platform for music, literary works, and visual arts, it now includes a theater component. BLAC offers a variety of programs, including festivals, arts education, lectures, poetry readings, theater productions, presenting programs, traveling arts programs, and dance programs. Serving the community is their primary focus. Their mission to use the vehicle of fine arts to provide the total community of Oklahoma with exposure to the African, African-American/Black culture with a particular emphasis on educating Oklahoma's youth is truly commendable.

In Oklahoma today, visitors can explore where the collective histories of 39 unique First American Nations come to life. The First Americans Museum is a celebration of cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the indigenous people who inhabited this land long before the United States came into existence. It's important to acknowledge and honor the First American Nations that called this land home, including the Apache, Caddo, Tonkawa, Wichita, Comanche, Kiowa, Osage, Quapaw, Muscogee, and Seminole. These nations have a historical relationship with this region and have contributed to the rich tapestry of Oklahoma's cultural heritage.