Oklahoma Fast Facts Oklahoma means "red person." It was made up by the native American missionary Allen Wright. He combined two Choctaw words, "ukla" (person) and "humá" (red). Capital: Oklahoma City Largest City: Oklahoma City Land Area: 50.24 km² Population: 3.45mill   Biker road rules No helmet law   Overnight Stops Tulsa Clinton Weather Forecast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

In 1889, the Indian Territory was opened to settlers. Thousands of people lined up on the border and, when the signal was given, they raced into the territory to claim their land. Some people went in early to claim their land. They became known as Sooners. Hence, Oklahoma's nickname today is “The Sooner State” .

Traveling onwards, we continue on Route 66 passing through Miami, Afton and Vinita. In Catoosa we take the time to snap some photographs at the Blue Whale.

The Blue Whale in Catoosa

The last stretch of highway towards Tulsa and our hotel is on I-55, which was paved directly upon Route 66. Tulsa has two large Harley Davidson dealerships (Myers-Duren and Route 66 Harley-Davidson). Please note that most Harley Davidson dealerships are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Michael Wallis gives a lecture on Route 66

We all meet for dinner in the hotel’s restaurant at 8pm to share a feast of Beef Fajitas. All has been prearranged so everyone can relax and join in on the fun. Our treasurer has collected money for the food; beverages must be paid for separately (please pay the waiter on receiving your drink, as later payment can become a lengthy exercise). If we are lucky (and Mr. Wallis is in town) we may be able to convince him to join us for dinner and to give a talk about Route 66 – The Mother Road.

The hotel provides a complimentary continental breakfast, you may purchase a full breakfast if you like. We head out at 9am and keep to I-44/Route 66 until the two separate. We steer left, and ride proud, with Route 66 under our wheels. During the next 2-3 hours we enjoy delightful scenery and quaint little towns, passing through Sapulpa. Depew, Stroud (where we make a pit stop for refreshments) and Davenport before stopping for lunch at Sue and Preston’s just outside Warwick.

Arcadia	Seaba Station in Chandler

Sonny and Sue Preston serve lunch at Seaba Station (a picturesque place that also sells Route 66 memorabilia).

Round Barn in Arcadia

After lunch we continue on Route 66 through Arcadia, take a moment for photos at the Round Barn and are reach the outskirts of Oklahoma City. We leave Route 66 and head south on I-35, then west on I-44 changing over to I-40 towards Amarillo, Texas.

We exit immediately after Oklahoma City to refuel. Headed for Clinton we alternate between I-40 and Route 66 making a stop to visit Lucille’s (Mother of Route 66) after which we have our last half hour ride to Clinton on I-40.

Clinton hosts one of the finest Route 66 Museums, make a visit either this afternoon or tomorrow morning if you like. Tonight we can let our hair down as there will be a late departure tomorrow – no roaring of engines before 10am!

Relaxing at the end of the day

Walking distance from the hotel is a good Mexican restaurant; a K-mart is only about one mile away for any shopping.

Route 66 Museum in Clinton

Harley and Annabelle