By Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez [Header photo provided by riversportokc.org] Oklahoma City offers a wide range of outdoor adventure activities for everyone to enjoy. There is something for everyone, from museums, waterparks, bike trails, and amusement parks to botanical gardens, underground tunnels, and high-rise dining experiences. However, there is a particular place where locals and visitors gather for an exhilarating and unforgettable summer experience. RIVERSPORT OKC is a fantastic destination that is diverse, fun, and conveniently located just south of downtown. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a ..read more

By Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez Allow me to introduce you to Andee Sills, the remarkable Water Taxi Ambassador who dons a pair of sailing gloves while carrying out her duties as a member of the Bricktown Water Taxi Crew. If that fact alone isn’t enough to make you like her, let me further pique your interest by sharing more of her story. THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Andee grew up in Oklahoma City and joined the Navy after high school. She was stationed in Alaska for two years studying photography before being transferred to a submarine base in San Diego. During her time in Alaska, Andee was the youngest pers ..read more

By Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez The Historic Bricktown District is a place for many things. Bricktown is where I work, eat, listen to live music, relax, grab a drink or two, and, dare I say, go partying (salsa dancing, to be precise). Baseball, however, was something outside of my [Bricktown] ballpark. Taylor Bond, a Water Taxi co-worker, tagged along to my first baseball game. PARKING & TICKETS We both parked at one of the many parking lots near the ballpark and met at the southeast corner of Reno Avenue and Mickey Mantle Drive. Less than 5 minutes later, we were getting in line and chatting wit ..read more

By Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez Oklahoma City’s revitalization looks different depending on where and how you are looking at it, and the Myriad Botanical Gardens is a perfect example of a new point of view. From renovated buildings, roads, bike lanes, and districts to recreational areas, splash parks, sporting venues, and public art, Oklahoma City has seen significant changes throughout many aspects of what it is like to live in the city. The Myriad Gardens in downtown OKC is arguably one of the city’s prettiest places. Just south of Oklahoma City’s tallest skyscraper, the Myriad Gardens gives downto ..read more

By: Kimberly Howard Edited by: Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez A first date on the Water Taxi in OKC is a unique and romantic experience. Here is the story of a couple’s first date on the Bricktown Canal, and how they made it into an annual tradition. “My husband and I have decided that taking a Water Taxi ride is going to be an annual event to celebrate our anniversary.” “We are thankful for a city like Oklahoma City that invests in these activities that create memories that last a lifetime.” https://www.visitokc.com September 7th, 2020: OUR FIRST DATE ON THE WATER TAXI Kimberly Howard and her husband ..read more

By Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez The Bricktown Canal was being constructed in 1998 when the owners of Bourbon Street Café signed a lease in the Kingman Building. They became the first business to open along the waterway and opened to the public in November 2000. Since then, the restaurant has become a beloved Bricktown destination. A few years back, David Southard, in partnership with Ward Harrison, opened the first Bourbon Street Café in Tulsa. The original location opened its doors to the public on Cherry Street to expand the business and open multiple establishments. The Bricktown District revitali ..read more

By Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum (FAM) is one of the most important cultural epicenters in the state of Oklahoma. It might even be one of the nation’s most essential establishments for Native American cultural and historical preservation. There are many reasons why the First Americans Museum is such an important asset to Oklahoma and Oklahoma City. According to the FAM website, its mission is to serve as a dynamic center promoting awareness and educating the broader public about the unique cultures, diversity, history, contributions, and resilience of the First A ..read more

By Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez Allow me to introduce you to Andee Sills, the remarkable Bricktown Water Taxi Ambassador who dons a pair of sailing gloves while carrying out her duties. If that fact alone isn’t enough to make you like her, let me further pique your interest by sharing more of her story. Andee grew up in Oklahoma City and joined the Navy after high school. She was stationed in Alaska for two years studying photography before being transferred to a submarine base in San Diego. During her time in Alaska, Andee was the youngest person to be nominated for Sailor of the Quarter. Throughout ..read more

by Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez Note: The Water Taxi blog “The Wheelhouse” was started in early 2022 to share the experiences and perspectives of our crew, which we believe serve as front-line “ambassadors” for the Oklahoma City community. Our guests count on us to interpret and explain the past and present of our city and state, and within this blog, we hope to provide the same service to you, our readers. Besides sharing stories about some of our industry partners and attractions in Bricktown, downtown Oklahoma City and beyond, we will also introduce you to some of our crew members. Today’s entry t ..read more

by Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez COVER PHOTO: Burlington Route caboose, ORM’s oldest piece of equipment (1878), which once ran on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad – photo by Pablo Angulo-Gonzalez Lovers of history, specifically the “iron horse” history, have a special place to visit in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District. The Oklahoma Railway Museum was established in 2000 after a group of railroad enthusiasts came together and opened a space to share their passion. The group has been collecting and preserving railway artifacts for decades. View of Oklahoma Railway Museum sign with trai ..read more