Lawton, OK (inside the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge): The Holy City of the Wichitas

66 acre site; has the appearance of having been built in Biblical times. Site of the nation’s longest running Easter passion play, “The Prince of Peace”. Also has a memorial for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, a Veterans Walkway, and the World Chapel. ___________ FREE HOURS: Sun-Sat 8am-dusk … Continue reading

Anadarko, OK: Anadarko Philomathic Pioneer Museum

Small town museum. You can see exhibits such as early day physician’s office, general store, parlor, Native American dolls, regalia, artifacts, & railroad memorabilia. _______________ FREE HOURS &DAYS: Closed Mondays & Holidays Open Tuesday-Friday, 10a.m. to 5 p.m. LOCATION: 311 East Main, close to downtown, in the Rock Island Railroad … Continue reading

I-20 (E. of Owenton, TX, E. of US Hwy 271): Oil Derricks Picnic Area

exact location unconfirmed This one has individual picnic tables placed under structures designed to look like oil derricks. Located on on I-20, east of Owentown, east of exit for US Hwy 27. Last I knew, there are no restrooms. ___________________ FREE LOCATION: exit from I-20, east of Owenton, TX or … Continue reading

Pella, IA: Klokkenspel (Glockenspiel) (Clock & Park)

This carillon clock glockenspiel can be seen in Pella, Iowa. Chimes hourly throughout the day. Eight 4 foot figures perform at 11:00 am, & 3:00, 5:00 & 9:00 p.m. The archway below the glockenspiel is an entry to a courtyard. The courtyard has benches, flowers & Dutch tile scenes. __________________ … Continue reading