June 2017
It’s summer in Tulsa, and that can mean only one thing — it’s high time for some wet and wild fun at Safari Joe’s H2O, where the glories of your childhood summer pasts can be shared and recreated with your children today. Take a break from the sun and the soaring temps with a plunge on Reptile Rush, Raptor Rapids or another of the water wonders inside the park.
Models: Joe and Jasmine Ann Estes
Photographer: Darcy Daniels
Features
Q&A: Sammy Hagar
With over four decades of music to select from, the nearly 70-year-old Sammy Hagar is still proving there’s only one way to rock.
READ MOREAquatic Adventure
Take a break from the sun and the soaring temps with a plunge on Reptile Rush, Raptor Rapids or another of the water wonders at Safari Joe’s H2O where you’re never too cool (or old) for pool.
READ MORERoads Less Traveled
With thousands of miles suited to off-highway vehicles, exploring and playing in all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles has become a popular pastime. But which ride is best for you?
READ MOREThe Smell of Rebellion
Celebrating the power of storytelling, imagination, and taking hold of one’s destiny, Matilda: The Musical is overflowing with twisted humor and a giant heart.
READ MOREInto the Swing
The hip, loose, cool, creative and inherently American form of jazz music is not just alive and well; it is vibrantly thriving in the Tulsa area.
READ MOREFearfully and Wonderfully Made
Every body is different. And every body is amazing. That’s an empowering reminder that there are better ways to measure your life than a number on a scale.
READ MOREBicycle Belle
Seeing useable wealth going into the waste stream while many people were stuck walking or trying to use the bus system, Ren Barger established Tulsa Hub to get people bicycling and moving.
READ MOREThe Wonder of Rejuvenation
Escape to pampering, pleasure and a wellness retreat at Indigo Spa & Salon where all-over body bliss is not in short supply.
READ MOREDine + Drink
How You Brewin’?
With so much information out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and resign yourself to continue drinking subpar coffee. But we are here to break down the rules for better home brewing.
READ MORESplendor in the Glass
Tired of the overplayed trendy drinks? Area bartenders pour it on straight with their recommendations for getting the most enjoyment out of each sip.
READ MORERockin’ the Taste Buds
With a menu loaded with deliciously old-fashioned American diner classics, Hatfield’s is one of those secret places you take out-of-towners when you want to impress them with local fare.
READ MOREWiener Take All
From coneys blanketed in cheese, relish, mustard, chili, onion or jalapeno to Greek staples, Jim’s Coney Island has earned life-long followers thanks to unique concoctions and a family bond.
READ MOREDestination Divine
With live music, welcoming patio seating, and an inventively international menu, consummate restaurateur Davina Howie has another hit on her hands with D’vina.
READ MORETake a Dip
Whether you’re attending a pool party potluck or hosting a splash bash of your own, these delicious dips will keep friends and guests dunking all day long.
READ MOREBest Bets
Best Catfish
From grilled nearly naked to fried in batter, we’ve found 18 special spots where you can bone up on your love for the catfish dinner.
READ MOREDepartments
Taylor and Miranda Hunter
Stops: Goodcents Deli, ONEOK Field, Baskin-Robbins, Oklahoma Aquarium
READ MORESounds of Success
The OK Mozart Music Festival takes innovative steps to grow Oklahoma artists from grade school through college and beyond to become professional musicians.
READ MOREInspired to Aspire
From mothers losing their baby weight to recuperating athletes getting back into shape and more, Julie Courcier’s gym has produced many success stories including her own.
READ MOREBar Rescue
Barbells are versatile enough to target every muscle in your body because you can move them in any direction, and can easily add or subtract weight.
READ MOREImperfectly Perfect
With a combination of great food, good drinks, and excellent original music, Soul City is an eclectic gastropub to get a Wabi-sabi fix and feed both your belly and spirit.
READ MORERide and Seek
Teenagers Bailey and Jaiden Hughes are not just spinning their wheels driving 1,500-pound machines around the track; the sisters are in search of groundbreaking success.
READ MOREWhat is the best advice for a great summer cookout?
Want to join the discussion? We post a question on our Facebook each month. Give us an answer and photo, and you might end up in the magazine or online.
READ MOREIn the Bag
This summer, there's no reason for your purse to not be the focal point of your warm-weather outfits.
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