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Life along Oklahoma's beautiful Grand Lake O' the Cherokee.

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This Weekend Around Grand Lake: Feb 28 and March 1

It's going to be cold...but there is plenty to keep you warm around Grand Lake this weekend...

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Eagle Watching at Grand Lake - GRDA's Eagle Pass

The eagle has landed. Or at least it does, each winter around the shores of Grand Lake. From mid-December to March, the lake area, specifically the area just below the Grand River Dam Authority’s P...

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2015 Off-Road Event Schedule in Disney OK

As we enter 2015, Disney OK is poised to again be the center of the Off-Road world in Northeast Oklahoma with a full schedule of off-road events on the books. The popularity of rock crawling and of...

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So What Is This Fiber Optic We Keep Hearing About?

So What Is This Fiber Optic We Keep Hearing About?

If you are in the Grand Lake area and have been paying attention, then you know that Bolt Fiber Optic Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northeast Oklahoma Electric Coop, is bringing state of the art fiber optic services to Northeast Oklahoma and Grand Lake.

And I, for one, couldn’t be more excited. You should be too.

Connectivity is the here and the future. The machines have already won.

But…

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Ride Along Video From 2013 Big Meat Run

Ride Along Video From 2013 Big Meat Run

The Off-Road folks are already taking over Disney and South Grand Lake as they get ready for the 2014 Sumner Machine Big Meat Run below the Pensacola Dam at Grand Lake.

Below is a 4 minute video of a ride along from the 2013 event that gives you an idea of what kind of stuff is going on down on those rocks below the dam.

This is a huge event for the South Grand Lake area, with thousands of people…

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So What's Really Going On Below The Dam?

So What’s Really Going On Below The Dam?

Wondering what is really happening below Pensacola Dam with all those Jeepers and 4x4s?

It’s the Sumner Machine Big Meat Run and they are climbing hills, driving over rock formations and generally having a big time.

This is a big event happening right here at Grand Lake in Disney, Oklahoma.

Check out this real short video of some of the action:

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Kickoff Activities Announced For Grand Lake Extravaganza

Are you ready for the World’s Largest Tagged Bass Event? It’s starting, in just a few short weeks, right here at Oklahoma’s own Grand Lake O’ the Cherokee.

The 2014 Grand Lake Extravaganza begins on April 1st and runs through May 18th.

With 500-tagged bass being released into Grand Lake, you can win anything from the top prize of $250,000on down to a tagged bass being worth a minimum of $50 to…

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Do You Know Your Grand Lake Firefighters?

Back on Sunday, March 2nd, there was a devastating fire at Spinnaker Point Condominiums on Duck Creek.

Not devastating in the loss of life, thanfully, but devastating in the sheer power of and destruction caused by the fire.

6 units were completely destroyed in the fire that could have easily destroyed several more with the screaming North winds and freezing temperatures – this was the Sunday we…

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Crappie Tips & Management at Grand Lake

Here is a short and informative video put together by Outdoor Oklahoma talking about some basic crappie management techniques that work anyplace, including our own Grand Lake.

Plus, professional crappie fisherman Todd Huckabee gives some simple pointers about getting started on your crappie fishing adventure…pointing out how easy it is to get out there and catch dinner for tonight!

With the Grand…

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Ice on #grandlake on this March morning (at Grand Lake, OK)

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Grand Lake Boat Show - So Nice They Are Doing It Twice Thanks to the beautiful March weather from last weekend, and more specifically Sunday, the Grand Lake Association has announced that the 2014 Grand Lake Boat & Sports show is being extended for two more days, Friday March 7th from 3 pm to 7 pm and Saturday, March 8th from 10 am to 6 pm.

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In Like A Lion, I'd Say...Welcome to March at Grand Lake... They said it was going to happen, didn’t they? And a bunch of you didn’t believe them.

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First Poker Run of 2014 On Tap At Grand Lake

First Poker Run of 2014 On Tap At Grand Lake this weekend

Yes, it’s still going to be a little chilly, but there is no doubt that Spring Fever has hit Grand Lake with the first Poker Run of 2014 set for Saturday, March 1st, as part of the annual Welcome Back Weekend events.

Just to be clear – with a cold weekend forecast – if there is any doubt about the events continuing, make sure to call the Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at [phone] or…

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Celebrate Mardi Paws & Support Grove Humane Society

Celebrate Mardi Paws & Support Grove Humane Society

It’s time to get out the beads and get your Cajun on – Grand Lake Style – at the Mardi Paws Benefit for the Humane Society of Grove & Grand Lake on Saturday, March 1, at Big Shots on Monkey Island.

This is a can’t miss party featuring local musician Jana Jae with special guest Clint Walker.

Besides the great entertainment, you can expect a New Orleans style Cajun feast prepared by The Shebang…

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2014 Safe Boating Courses From GRDA

With summer just around the corner, many folks are already planning their Grand Lake and Lake Hudson outings.

But before you get too far into that schedule, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to remind you to save some space on your calendar for important boating safety and education.

As in past years, GRDA will be hosting Kyle Williams Safe Boating Courses this spring and summer.

Intended to…

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GRDA Gives $2,500 For Free Life-Jackets For Kids

The Grand River Dam Authority is once again sponsoring Free Life-Jackets for kids who are accompanied by an adult at the 2014 Grand Lake Boat and Sports show in Grove.

The Grand Lake Boat and Sports Show takes place February 28-March 2nd at the Grove Civic Center and it is hosted by the Grand Lake Association.

Admission to the show is FREE, and the show hours are:

Free Life-Jackets for kids,…

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La Casita Closed Until March 10th

La Casita closed until March 10th for remodeling & menu updates

If you are looking to get lunch or dinner at La Casita de Martin in Grove over the next couple of weeks, you’ll have to just fight off those cravings until March 11th.

La Casita is closed until March 10th for some remodeling work and to develop an updated menu.

Don’t worry, all of your favorites will still be there, but there is nothing wrong with a few new things, right?

So, stay hungry our…

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