7 Things to Do at Grand Lake, Oklahoma And Where to Stay Near Vinita, Route 66, and Grand Lake If your compass is twitching toward lake days, small-town charm, and a little roadside wonder, Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is calling. This corner of Northeast Oklahoma has the good stuff: fishing, boating, swimming, Route 66 […]
by Joel Taylor
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you hand a curious little mascot a map, a full tank of gas, and two adventurous humans named Joel and Diane… Well. You get absolute Route 66 chaos in the best possible way. Recently, I packed my imaginary suitcase, adjusted my explorer cap, and joined Joel and Diane […]
by Joel Taylor
A House With a Past in Grand Lake Oklahoma Long before Whimsy Waypoint became a unique micro resort near Grand Lake Oklahoma, a parsonage house was moved onto this land. Not built here, but placed with purpose, like it had already lived one life and was ready for another. And for a time, it did. […]
by Joel Taylor
Something Special Is Happening on Route 66 Well now… I’ve caught wind of something worth sharing. Along that long, storied stretch of Route 66, one of Oklahoma’s most beloved roadside stops is getting a fresh new chapter. The Blue Whale of Catoosa will soon welcome travelers once again in a whole new way. On May […]
by Joel Taylor
🌟🚗 Whimsy Here! Howdy, adventurers! Whimsy here, popping in with some exciting news. On June 5–6, 2026, the town of Vinita, Oklahoma is hosting a big celebration for the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66, and it’s going to be a spectacular tribute to America’s most legendary highway. The Route 66 Centennial celebration in Vinita […]
by Joel Taylor
Whimsy Waypoint Opens Late Summer 2026 Not every place begins with a blueprint. Whimsy here…. Some begin with a trek through thick woods. Before Whimsy Waypoint ever had cabins, trails, or fire pits, Joel and Diane found themselves pushing through an overgrown stretch of forest that had been left wild for years. Brush tangled the […]
by Joel Taylor