June 2018
Safari Joe’s H20 is more than just a place to cool off during the Oklahoma summer. It’s a staycation waiting to happen with a variety of rides, food, drinks, animal attractions, events and more to keep the whole family entertained.
Photographer: Darcy Daniels
Models: Brittan Greenlee, Erich Reif, Stacie Morrow and Hailey Clooney
Venue: Safari Joe’s H2O | Tulsa
Features
Q&A: Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel has proven to be as versatile an entertainer as there is in the business, but doing stand-up comedy is still what brings him the most joy.
READ MORESong and Step Romance
Whether you want to experience the enchantment of dance or just experience an imaginary trip to post-World War II Paris, "An American in Paris" underscores the correlation of success and sacrifice.
READ MOREHome Field Advantage
Sure, a burger and a brew are quintessential baseball snacks, but fans don’t have to settle for the basics at ONEOK Field, where the game is only part of the experience.
READ MOREWell Traveled
A seamless vacation is within your family’s grasp provided you pack like a pro. And with so many factors at play, it’s easy to overpack or underpack, especially if you’ve waited until the last minute.
READ MOREReunion and Communion
Immerse yourself in the sacred tribal history, songs, art, sport and culture of the Muscogee Nation during its annual festival in Okmulgee.
READ MOREParty at the Pool
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.
READ MORELaughing Matters
Thanks to Roy Johnson and The Loony Bin Comedy Club, Tulsa is getting serious about joking around and serving up Lobotomies.
READ MOREDine + Drink
The Bar with Bite
Oklahoma’s lack of beaches didn’t stand in the way of the Shark Beach Bar at Safari Joe’s H2O from creating an adults-only cabana with drinks and music to help you cool down while heating up at night.
READ MOREI Scream Cone!
It may be summer but we’ve got a freeze warning if you’re venturing downtown. Rose Rock Microcreamery and its highly creative small-batch flavors are cream of the crop, no matter the weather.
READ MORELegacy of Love
Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano continues to pour out its heart with pasta, seafood, steak and desserts that leave you longing for more.
READ MORETex-Mex Triumph
With a menu that is constantly changing, Mexicali Border Café is reasonably priced, friendly, fresh and authentic. And those margaritas have kept people coming back for over 30 years.
READ MOREBest Bets
Best Hot Dogs
Between baseball games, backyard grilling and stops at QuikTrip, our affinity for hot dogs, cheese coneys, artisan wieners, sausages, and wursts has us relishing summertime.
READ MOREDepartments
Lindsey and Eric Ison
Stops: Sisserou's, The Boxyard, Nova Comics, Rose Rock Microcreamery, Savoy, Tandoori Guys
READ MOREWhat’s your dream vacation?
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 MOREBlends with Benefits
Not all cookies are created equal. We’ve found three sweet-tooth saviors that are loaded with healthy alternatives and plenty of yum.
READ MORELip Service
With a little bit of soul and a whole lot of spirit, Soul City Gastropub creates an oasis for those looking to relax and enjoy music in a space that is welcoming to the artists and the listeners.
READ MOREMobile Miracles
What began in a low-income apartment complex as a medical outreach to serve an impoverished community has grown into Good Samaritan Health Services and its 13 mobile sites.
READ MOREGood Fortune
Drawing from a large local pool of talent, Fortuna Tulsa has assembled the area’s first elite-level women’s soccer team with a mix of current and post-college amateur athletes.
READ MOREDe-Stress During the Day
Being under the influence of tight deadlines, never-ending meetings and piles of papers and folders allows stress to seep into our workday at sometimes extreme levels.
READ MOREKnow Fare
Understanding some basic kitchen lexicon can help you avoid some major rookie mistakes when creating that next treat or meal.
READ MOREThe Vacation Variable
Traveling can serve as a great reminder that there is so much more to life than militantly sticking to a clean eating regimen, or obsessively minding the numbers on the bathroom scale.
READ MORECush Side of Camping
Camping isn’t always ideal for everyone. But if you decide to “rough it” this summer, maybe try to make it more relaxing (i.e., more like home) by glamping.
READ MOREResale Ready
Whether purging your child’s closet or looking for new and gently-used clothes, toys and accessories, consignment bargains abound at the Children’s Orchard.
READ MORECool Beans
During the summer, the thought of sipping a hot cup of coffee is too much to bear for some. So if you’re looking for something cooler, try the ice drip cold brew at 918 Coffee.
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