Lifestyle

Red Bull Rapids to make North American debut in Oklahoma City

After 11 years of custom-made madness, Red Bull Rapids will make its debut in the United States at RIVERSPORT OKC on August 27.

By Erick Perry

Lifestyle / July 12, 2022

Lake Overholser provides kayakers and ‘SUPers” a great way to connect with nature

Oklahoma City offers several excellent venues where you can dip your paddles for a morning or afternoon of kayaking or paddle boating. One location paddlers have been flocking to in recent years is Lake Overholser, a city-built reservoir located on the west side of Oklahoma City, south of Route 66.

By Harve Allen

Lifestyle / July 12, 2022

Experience the thrill of whitewater rapids in OKC

If you are someone who enjoys an occasional adrenaline rush and also enjoys getting a little wet in the process, then you might try want to try some whitewater rafting at RIVERSPORT Rapids in Oklahoma City.

By Harve Allen

Lifestyle / July 12, 2022

Fight this summer’s triple-digit temps with a dose of aquatic venues in OKC

Triple-digit temperatures have returned with more frequency in OKC this summer. But that doesn’t mean you have to take it sitting down, however, unless you are getting cooled down from one of Oklahoma City’s waterparks or from its many spraygrounds scattered across the city.

By Harve Allen

Lifestyle / June 28, 2022

OKC Metro Independence weekend events

You can celebrate your freedom beyond the Fourth of July with opportunities across the Oklahoma City metro all weekend long!

By Maegan Dunn

Lifestyle / May 24, 2022

RIVERSPORT OKC is back this Memorial Day weekend

Having trouble finding a cool, outdoor activity for the summer? Don’t sweat it. RIVERSPORT OKC returns with daily deals this Memorial Day.

By Erick Perry

Economy / May 18, 2022

Oklahoma City preparing for softball championships, elite rowing events

Oklahoma City’s growing reputation as being a championship sports destination continues to grow with the International Canoe Federation’s recent announcement that the 2022 Canoe Sprint Super Cup is moving to the Oklahoma River in August. The ICF made the move in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Another event originally planned for Moscow, the 2022 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Cup, is also moving to Oklahoma City.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / April 20, 2022

OKC named host to up to seven events leading to Olympic Games in LA

Oklahoma City’s RIVERSPORT Rapids whitewater center has been selected by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) as the site for as many as seven international race events leading up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The series of events begins in August and joins the 2022 Pan American Canoe Slalom Championships slated for May and two other major events recently added to the Boathouse District’s 2022 calendar.

By Staff Reports