Hello, hungry wanderers! Whimsy here. 🧭🔥 I’ve been following my nose around Northeast Oklahoma lately, and eventually every good trail seems to lead to smoke. Barbecue smoke. So if you’re staying near Vinita, Grand Lake or Route 66 and wondering where to find some of the best BBQ in the area, I’ve done a little […]
by Joel Taylor
Ghosts, Goblins & Grand Lake! Your Guide to Halloween Fun Around Whimsy Waypoint 🎃 By Whimsy, Chief Adventure Officer at Whimsy Waypoint Something strange is happening around Grand Lake this October. Pumpkins are grinning, ghosts are gathering, and perfectly respectable grown-ups are preparing to wander around dressed as witches, skeletons, and inflatable dinosaurs. Naturally, I […]
by Joel Taylor
Whimsy’s Guide to the Places You Might Drive Right Past Psssst. Over here. Yes, you. Put down the ordinary tourist brochure. Whimsy has been snooping around Northeast Oklahoma again. I’ve poked down side roads. Wandered around old Route 66. Investigated suspicious-looking signs. Stared at things that probably didn’t require staring at. And I’ve discovered something: […]
by Joel Taylor
Lace up your boots, people. Whimsy has been snooping around the woods again. I went looking for the best hiking trails near Vinita, Oklahoma, expecting towering mountains, perilous cliffs and perhaps a suspicious rope bridge leading to buried treasure. I found none of those things. Probably for the best. What I did find were peaceful […]
by Joel Taylor
Hello again, wanderers! Whimsy here. 🧭 I’ve been exploring cabins with hot tubs near Grand Lake, Oklahoma, and I’ve discovered something. People really, really like sitting in warm water outside. Frankly, I understand. There’s something wonderful about finishing a day at Grand Lake or exploring Route 66, slipping into warm water, looking up at the […]
by Joel Taylor
Hello, wanderers! Whimsy here. 🧭🐾 Today I’ve traded my usual footprints for paw prints because we’re talking about something near and dear to my wandering heart: Traveling with your dog. If you’ve ever searched for pet-friendly cabins near Grand Lake Oklahoma, you know the routine. Find the perfect getaway. Fall in love with the pictures. […]
by Joel Taylor
Hello again, adventurers! Whimsy here. 🧭🌲 During my latest wander around Northeast Oklahoma, I started pondering one of life’s great travel questions: Cabin or hotel? Now, hotels certainly have their place. They’re convenient. Predictable. You know the drill: check in, find your room, locate the ice machine, sleep, check out. Nothing wrong with that. But […]
by Joel Taylor
Well, adventurers, I’ve been wandering again! 🌲 I grabbed my exploring hat, pointed my boots toward Vinita and Grand Lake, and went looking to see where travelers are hanging their hats around our little corner of Northeast Oklahoma. And you know what? There are some pretty nifty places! If being right on Grand Lake is […]
by Joel Taylor
Well, travelers… Whimsy here! Dust off your road-trip playlist, find those sunglasses you swore were in the glovebox, and point that hood ornament toward Oklahoma, because Route 66 is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2026. And she is NOT celebrating quietly. We’re talking hot-air balloons, classic cars, live music, historic theaters, a famous round barn, […]
by Joel Taylor
Greetings, adventurers! Whimsy here, your trusty explorer of fun, fireworks, and fantastic discoveries! This Independence Day is extra special as America celebrates its 250th birthday, and Northeast Oklahoma is preparing for one unforgettable weekend of patriotic festivities. If you’re staying at Whimsy Waypoint or planning a getaway to the Grand Lake region, here’s your guide […]
by Joel Taylor