5-1-2024
H: 81°F L: 63°F
Lake Thunderbird State Park, Norman, Oklahoma
It was another beautiful day. We decided to relax at our campsite and have a campfire with some of the wood we found. Unfortunately, it was too windy to have a fire. We still enjoyed sitting by the lake. While we were sleeping last night another bad storm rolled through with high winds. Daniel can sleep through anything but that type of stuff keeps me up so it was a good day for a nap.
5-2-2024
H: 76°F L: 65°F
Lake Thunderbird State Park, Norman, Oklahoma
We explored Oklahoma City today and started with Bricktown Riverwalk. It’s a smaller, newer version of San Antonio’s Riverwalk. It has restaurants and bars, a putt-putt course, artwork, and even guided river cruises.
Next we walked to Underground which is a network of tunnels connecting some of the office buildings downtown. It was neat but we were hoping for some shops or restaurants. We found a couple art installations and a lot of OKC history (the amount of growth in the first three weeks after the city was designated is unbelievable). We really enjoyed the “I Killed ‘I Can’t’” artwork which features advice from centenarians.
While walking back to our car, we happened upon the Myriad Botanical Garden and, wow, what a gem right in the heart of downtown. It offered beautiful gardens, a performing stage, carousel, kid’s garden, dog park, open lawn space where they have free exercise classes, water features, etc. – all FREE! They also have the Crystal Bridge Conservatory which does charge an admission fee. Looking at their website, they offer a lot and it seems they have a high level of community involvement. In their beautifully manicured gardens we found periwinkle creeping myrtle (vinca minor) which is my dad’s favorite.
5-3-2024
H: 78ºF L: 60ºF
Tonkawa Casino RV Park, Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Today is a travel day! We are going north and will be spending two nights at Tonkawa Casino RV Park.
5-4-2024
H: 71°F L: 60°F
Tonkawa Casino RV Park, Tonkawa, Oklahoma
We got up early to hunt for hourglass selenite crystals in the salt plains of Oklahoma. We saw a beautiful sunrise and rainbow with lightening right next to it as we were driving.
Digging for the crystals at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge was so much fun! I found a ton of them including some clusters. This is the only place in the world to find hourglass selenite crystals.
I had a large cricket join me as I dug a hole. He/she looked down in my hole, kind of like a dog, and hung out as I found my treasures. It was a surreal experience to have such an interactive encounter with a cricket.
5-5-2024
H: 69°F L: 52°F
Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kansas
Today is a travel day! We are leaving Oklahoma and traveling north to Kansas. We are also celebrating another birthday today! Marcel turns two. He’s adopted so we had to pick a birthday for him and, given his sassy personality, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect day to celebrate this spicy little guy.
We took him to Petsmart to pick out a new toy. He got an avocado squeaky and loves it!
Stats
Expenses:
- Tow vehicle fuel: $0
- Campsite: $ 157.35
- Camping memberships: $18.65
- Food: $48.86
Miles driven: 594.9 (364 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 3
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