Best of Lawton

If you're looking to get a reprieve from the sweltering and oppressive heat head to Oklahoma's only indoor water park! It's a year-round tropical paradise where the sun is shining and it's always 83 degrees. It's one of the coolest places to cool off this summer!

Make sure you lock the car doors and whatever you do, don't slow down or pull over to the side of the road for any reason! This haunted highway in Oklahoma is one of the Sooner State's most terrifying, mysterious, and active hauntings around. This ghost wants a ride, don't give it to him!

You may have heard that feeding your dog ice is very dangerous and could cause serious illness or even death, especially during the extreme summer heat. We spoke to Oklahoma vets to get the truth about this warning.

Just a short drive from Lawton, Fort Sill in Freedom, OK. you'll find ancient caves you can tour, hike and explore at Alabaster Caverns State Park. It's about 185 miles North of us, around 3 hours or so away from town. I'm thinking the family and I will add it to the list of our Summer stay-cation places we'd like to visit.

If you thought the legend and scary tales of 'Cry Baby Bridge' were disturbing this century-plus old bridge named 'Dead Woman's Crossing' in N.W. Oklahoma is the stuff of pure nightmares! Unlike all the other "haunted" bridges in the state, the horrific story and history of 'Dead Woman's Crossing' is actually true and absolutely terrifying!

This MEGA jungle-themed three-story indoor playground in Oklahoma is the ultimate place for kids of all ages to play. All without the sun beating down on them!

It has one of the most painful bites or stings in the entire insect world, the dreaded Velvet Ant or Cow Killer. If you see one it's best to leave it alone or risk an excruciating experience that you'll never forget.

Not only is it the safest, but it's also one of the friendliest towns in Oklahoma and has been for the past 6 years now. If you're looking for a place to live, or maybe visit you'd be hard-pressed to find a better place than this.

Get ready to celebrate your independence at the 'Heroes of America Fireworks Show' at Apache Casino Hotel this 4th of July. It's going to be a huge party and you won't want to miss it.

The Oklahoma State Fair has announced all the concerts we'll be seeing in 2023. It's a great lineup of rock, country, gospel, and even some 50's classic rock with a tribute to Elvis. Get the full line up and details.

There are places in the Sooner State you don't want to go, like these five frightening haunted places. Learn more about these terrifying Oklahoma hauntings and why you'll want to avoid them at all costs.

It's no lie, here's the proof. Oklahoma's youth are top notch kids with manners and a strong work ethic.