Discoveries...America, a fresh look at the remarkable, unique & culturally diverse USA, includes video essays about people, places, cultures & the beauty of various States.

The Oklahoma segment includes:

Rodeos, cowboys, the arts and skills of the old west are an intrinsic part of life's fabric in Oklahoma. From traditional family rodeos, barrel racing and bucking machines, it's life in he saddle. Cattle roundups for branding and vaccination bring families and friends together at the River Basin Ranch near Nowato. The world's largest stocker and feeder cattle market is at Stockyards City and handles the flow of cattle from a dozen states.

In Oklahoma City, the National Memorial & Museum is a tribute to the victims, survivors and rescue workers of the bombing at the Arthur P. Murrow Federal building. With the resurgence of the Buffalo, there's a new market for exotic hari designs by American Buffalo Products. Nearby, delicious chile rellenos are the game for Matador Processing where each chile is stuffed by hand!

Former cowboy soldier & junk dealer...turned junk art sculptor, Jim Powers uses scrap metal to create his art. Curiosity, fear, and fun bring most people to the Apache Rattlesnake Festival. Snake enthusiasts demonstrate with "live rattlers" everything from snake biology to safety at "the snake pit." Outside of town, visitors can even hunt for snakes.

Oklahoma's favorite son, Will Rogers, was a hero to many. A real American hero! His unique blend of common sense, humor and criticism is proudly on display at the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore. At the Will Rogers Wild West International Expo , 4 days of demonstrations, contests and competitions of trick roping, knife throwing, gun spinning, quick-draw shooting, whip cracking, trick riding and trick shooting.

 

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