Okie Almanac

Author: Paulie Shore

Not "that" Paulie Shore. This one is going to be famous.

July 12, 2026

Bigfoot, bare and furry, leans nose-first toward a rainbow puddle on the Paseo Arts District sidewalk, with colorful stucco buildings and banners in the background.

A sunny, art-filled stroll inspires a curious Bigfoot to nose into a rainbow puddle.

July 11, 2026

Bigfoot sits on a rock outside the National Route 66 Museum, Elk City, on a hot day with retro roadside vibes of western Oklahoma

Bigfoot takes a quiet break by the museum as heat shimmers over western Oklahoma, enjoying the retro travel mood along Route 66

July 10, 2026

Bigfoot kneels by a waterfall at Turner Falls, leaning in to inspect a small salamander on a rock with spray and lush green cliffs in the background.

Bigfoot finds a small marvel in the Turner Falls mist, reminding readers that curiosity comes in all sizes.

July 9, 2026

Bigfoot, furry and barefoot, bracing with both hands as he hauls a racing shell along the Boathouse District riverfront with a rowing course and city skyline behind.

A playful nod to Oklahoma City’s summer rowing season at the Boathouse District.

July 8, 2026

Bigfoot half-hidden behind a rock ridge by Quartz Mountain Lake, with a lodge and a vast western Oklahoma sky.

At Quartz Mountain State Park, a sunny mid-summer scene shows Bigfoot tucked behind a rocky landmark, glancing toward the lake as the open western sky stretches above the rugged ridge and distant lodge.

July 7, 2026

Bigfoot at Robbers Cave State Park points at a natural rock window on the pine bluff by the cave entrance and lake, a hiking trail visible, puzzled.

Mid-summer exploration at Robbers Cave reveals a quirky rock feature that has Bigfoot puzzled yet amused.

July 6, 2026

Bigfoot strides across the Broken Bow Lake lakeside; deep blue water, wooded shore, boats, and distant mountains.

A playful summer scene at Broken Bow Lake pairs a dramatic stride with calm water and mountain views.

July 5, 2026

Bigfoot peeks from behind a park bench at Route 66 Park Yukon, with a lake overlook and a distant arch bridge in view.

Bigfoot investigates a lakeside landscape in Yukon, turning a quiet park scene into a playful roadside mystery.

July 4, 2026

Bigfoot leaning nose-first toward glowing fireflies by a shaded creek, with a stone bridge and picnic area at Chickasaw NRA.

A Fourth of July nature moment as Bigfoot investigates a twinkling clue by the spring at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

July 3, 2026

Bigfoot on a windswept overlook at Gloss Mountain State Park, shielding his eyes while scanning the distant horizon; red and white rock formations frame the dramatic high plain landscape.

On Independence Eve, Bigfoot keeps a friendly watch over Oklahoma’s high plains from Gloss Mountain.