Enid • Jet Area

Who doesn’t love a parade? As far as holidays go, Independence Day is right up there for me. Some of the best memories of my childhood revolve around July 4—summer is in full swing and we always had a barbecue to celebrate mom’s birthday (also on the 4th).

Ahhh, camping. As the blanket of night approaches, a symphony of crickets chirp all around. Fireflies dance on a gentle summer breeze. Above, millions of shimmering stars illuminate the darkened sky as you and your kids roast marshmallows over a crackling campfire. If you’ve already been bitten by the camping bug or are ready to give it a try, you don’t have to travel far for outdoor adventure and family fun. Here are what I consider to be the top ten Oklahoma family camping sites. Each offers a wide variety of activities for kids of all ages. ...

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In Oklahoma, the days of March can be filled with enjoyable sunshine or miserable cold and damp. It's hard to know if you should plan a picnic or an indoor activity. Fortunately, there are at least two spots in our state where you and your kids can have fun no matter the weather. Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse & Adventure Quest and Jasmine Moran Children's Museum are not your typical museums because here, you can touch everything.

Who doesn't like to play in a sandbox, especially if it contains buried treasure? The Great Salt Plains area, just northwest of Enid, is a treasure hunter's paradise. Adults and children alike can spend the day digging for selenite crystals, birding, visiting the only sod house in Oklahoma, and fishing the Great Salt Plains Lake.