"Stable Able"/1/7 - U.S. Marine Corps Newsletter -

There is plenty of shopping available such as, Shepplers Western Store, Tenners Western Outfitters, Sams Club and Wal-Mart.

There are plenty of fine restaurants available with moderate prices. Offering Chicken, Seafood, BBQ, Tex-Mex, Mexican, Italian and "Muley" says " the best steaks in the country."

The weather in October should average 70 degrees daytime and 50 degrees at night, with occasional precipitation.

There are 4 RV parks in Oklahoma City within 1½ miles from the hotel. With Fan-Camp at Tinker Air Force Base.

At this time "Muley" is arranging a tour of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Further, he thinks he will also offer a second of the city of Oklahoma. Both tours would cost $39.00 per person, which includes the coach fare and lunch. He further states that the tours will have to be on separate days, one on Thursday and the other one on Friday, so that we can enjoy the sights and not be rushed in doing so. (The Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum would cost $21.00 and the City Tour would be $18.00 per person).

There is plenty of entertainment available such as, Oklahoma City National Memorial, Bricktown & Canal with great restaurants available. The Myriad Gardens and Crystal Bridge Botanical Gardens, the 45th Infantry Division Military Museum, The Kirkpatrick Science Museum and the Oklahoma City Zoo.

There are many golf courses with green fees starting at $30.00 for two to include a cart or you may play for only $8.00.

By the way, there are the Indian Casinos available also.

NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

This trio of western experiences abounds here in this 220,000 square foot facility that has assumed a new national presence as a living memorial to the indomitable spirit of the West. Located high atop Persimmon Hill in the rolling hills of northeast Oklahoma City the museum and beautiful gardens provide an opportunity to step into the past and learn about the history and culture of the American West.

The museum hosts a variety of social, family, and educational events that range from black-tie galas to casual chuck wagon gatherings. These events offer entertaining and educational experiences that truly reflect the spirit of the Old West.

Ų Western Heritage Awards honoring the best of western

literature, movies, television, and music.

Ų Chuck Wagon Gatherings and     Children's Cowboy Festival for tasty     fare and family fun.

Ų Prix de West Invitational Exhibition and     Sale, featuring the best in con-     temporary western art.

Ų Traditional Cowboy Arts Association     show and sale, presenting the West's     master artisans who create saddles,     spurs, reatas (lassos/lariats), and silver     works.

Ų Tuesdays at Sundown - Educational     forums and Seminars.

Ų Cowboy poetry gatherings Dinner     theaters

The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum invites you to experience the West in all its glory. Permanent art collections, special Exhibitions, a life-size Old West town. American Cowboy and American Rodeo galleries. The Joe Grandee Museum of the Frontier West, artifacts, gardens, heroic-size sculptures, an inter- active children's building, museum store, and restaurant welcome visitors to this elegant, sprawling complex. The museum is the site of many exciting events and educational programs.

Information about the City Tour will appear in the April issue of our quarterly newsletter.