Will Rogers Statue

The Will Rogers statue in Oologah, Oklahoma, is a 1995 bronze sculpture by artist Sandra Van Zandt. It depicts a young Will Rogers (circa 1905) with his horse, Comanche, at a water pump. Will Rogers was an American humorist, actor and author best known for his Broadway and film performances, as well as his folksy persona.

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Date: Jan 1

Tulsa

Beginning as an 1890's Indian Territory meeting place called Tulsey Town, Tulsa now is a dynamic business center for financial, telecommunication, aerospace and computer service industries. Tuslans enjoy the best in museums and galleries, extensive parks, exciting shopping and amusements and a wide array of sporting and recreational activities.

Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry. The Philbrook Museum of Art is housed in an Italianate villa that was once the home of a local oil magnate.

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Date: May 13

Oklahoma

Oklahoma, known as the Sooner State is part of the region known as the American Heartland. Oklahoma became the 46th state in the Union on November 16, 1907. Oklahoma City is the state capital and largest city.

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Date: Jan 21

Oklahoma City Zoo

A beautiful leopard from Oklahoma City Zoo. The zoo covers 119 acres and is home to more than 1,900 animals.  Clouded leopards are native to Nepal and Bangladesh. They are the world’s strongest climbing cats, which gives them an advantage over the other big cats sharing their territory.

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Date: Feb 20

American Plains Bison

Often standing 6 feet tall and weighing nearly 2,000 pounds, bison inhabiting the plains were estimated at 60,000,000 when the white man moved west. In response to diminishing population, conservation that began in 1900 continues to ensure the survival of the species.

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Date: Dec 6

End of the Trail

Oklahoman the land of the Red Man was the 'End of the trail' for 67 tribes which were relocated to the Indian Territory.

The End of the Trail, the magnificent iconic statue standing in the entry of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum signifies a Native American and his horse, both weary in body and spirit at the end of their journey. Sculpted by American-born artist James Earle Fraser, The End of the Trail statue, one of the most recognizable images in the United States, has come to symbolize the genocide of Native American peoples amid relentless westward expansion.

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Date: Nov 19

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

Established in 1955, The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum honors and perpetuates the heritage of all facets of the American West.

Distance: 7,602 km
Travel time: 45 days