Washington Irving, author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” took and extended trip to the West including parts of what is now Oklahoma way back when. He and his party camped on the Arkansas River near what is now called Washington Irving Park in Bixby, Oklahoma. It is not used very much and its a great place to walk the dogs and let SuperPizzaBoy ride his Triton, a three wheeled self propelled vehicle.
The dogs and the kid.
Very nice trails for exploring.
I loved the snaky shadows of the trees.
An Amphitheater built by the local Rotary Club. In the shadows is a seated statue of Washington Irving. He has a very long suffering look on his face.
SPB and the dogs having a little talk with Mr. Irving.
A great time was had by all. But there is an opportunity for reflection for the outside world.
The park has a memorial to those who perished in the World Trade Center attack. The memorial includes an ibeam from one of the buildings.
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Look like a great time.
Oh, what a fun and interesting post for the day, Yogi!! Love the park and the bare trees against the sky! The shot of SPB and the doggies having a chat with Mr. Irving is priceless. And the memorial to 9/11 is very moving! Just seeing that beam even after all this time made me shiver! Love all your photos! Have a great week!
Sylvia
What a fun place to visit! The picture of the dogs tied to Mr. Irving’s arm cracked me up, and I love SPB’s Triton.
It’s very moving to see the ibeam from the World Trade Center.
Sunny 🙂
Another informative post, Yogi.
When I read about people comming west before the era of railroads I am amazed. We assume a comfortable, fast journey but back then it slow and difficult. Even in 1880 wnen my 80 year old great-great-grandmother traveled from Boston to Chicago, it must have been quite and ordeal.
We never go there! Think my dogs could be on a double leash like yours?
Looks like a fun place and that you had a great time there .-)
Now this was definitely a place of historical interest.
Thanks for taking us along for the walk. It is nice to see 9-11memorials around the country.
It is a lovely park and a great place togo for a walk with the dogs. Great series of photos.
A great place. Thanks for showing it.
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Interesting that Washington Irving ventured out to what was then the Wild West, way back when.
Looks like a beautiful park and great place for SPB and the dogs to get some exercise.
I like PizzaBoy’s wheels! This was a cool post, Yogi.
W.I. sure got around. These are wonderful shots.
Wow–never even knew of that place! How could I NOT know about it? Oh yeah, I live in mid-town. But I’m willing to go south of the border (I-44) to go there. Looks totally amazing. We’re there. Maybe this weekend. Thanks for the info!
Interesting post Yogi! I love the trees and the shadows and the lovely old buildings ….
have a great day!
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truly wonderful images. another place wandered. thanks for sharing these amazing shots. the kid is a scene stealer 🙂
oh i like SPBs bike…that’s a cool looking deal. and i am sure the pups had a fab time exploring the grounds too!
interesting post…
Beautiful Oklahoma.