Quality of Life

Life in Our Neck of the Woods

Gently flowing waterfalls, lush wooded areas with rolling hills and open roads with plenty of big-city fun to be had too. You’ll also find world-class museums, fabulous hotels and plenty of down-home cooking in this region.

WEEKENDS
THE GREAT OUTDOORS | From the top park in the nation to nationally acclaimed mountain biking trails and fishing spots and everything in between, we have something for every outdoor enthusiast. USA BMX is building their national headquarters and Olympic Training Facility in Green Country – with Mayes County BMX hosting national races on its brand new track. Our newest attraction boasts a national-caliber white water rafting park opening in 2022.

THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | Opera, ballet, world-class museums, street art and live music. This region has it all. Cherokee Nations’ Will Rogers Downs even features horse racing and the Tulsa Opera is the 12th oldest opera house in the nation.

SPORTS | BMXing in Mayes County, to high school and college football games, to the world-renowned Tulsa Tough biking competition to even our own NBA Team, the OKC Thunder, sports fans will have no problem finding something to participate in, or just cheer on the sidelines.

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WEEKDAYS 
EDUCATION | Education is on the rise with several encouraging trends, including increased teacher pay. Other bright spots include universal pre-K access, with Oklahoma ranked third in the country. In Mayes County, STEM education is highly supported and privately funded with state-of-the-art STEM labs in every high school.

HOUSING | With lake living, suburban living or urban living options, our housing market is one of the most exciting in the nation. As housing starts are up, and cost of living is down, we can offer any lifestyle you are looking for.

INDUSTRIES | Our region’s economy continues to diversify in exciting ways, however cornerstone industries remain in aviation and aerospace, banking and energy. We are also known for entrepreneurialism. From our earliest days, we have been pioneers and that pioneering spirit continues today through our small business networks and our workforce programs represented at MidAmerica.

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WEEKNIGHTS
WEEKNIGHT ENTERTAINMENT | A little weeknight fun (or shopping) is sometimes necessary to unwind from a full day of work. With happy hour options all over the region, you’re sure to find your favorite place to unwind. The local music scene is great and shopping is abundant!

FAMILY FUN | Families are busy. Hustling from one activity to the next is part of life, and “life” is in full swing in our region. With top notch youth sports and school events offered all across the region your weeknights are sure to be filled with practices, rehearsals and games.

THE NECESSITIES | Although it’s not as fun as weeknight happy hour, things like grocery shopping and running errands are essential to life. Our region has everything you and your family need. From wholesale stores like Costco and SAMS Club, to Trader Joes and Wholefoods to weekday farmer’s markets, your family will be taken care of.