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Fourth of July in Pawhuska: Everything you need to know

Ann — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:47:44 +0000

The Fourth of July in Pawhuska provides a small-town Independence Day experience with a big dose of charm. Located in northeast Oklahoma in the heart of Osage County, Pawhuska (pop. 3700) offers a fantastic blend of activities, food, music, and fireworks for creating a memorable holiday. The Freedom Celebration Parade Kick off your 4th of July with the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce’s Freedom Celebration Parade at 9:30 a.m. This charming, non-motorized parade features local participants (and visitors) marching, biking, and riding wagons (as well as horses!) decked out in costumes and red, white, and blue. Grab a spot on Main Street to cheer on the parade participants and soak in the patriotic spirit. No need to arrive too early, as there is plenty of space for viewing. But don’t be late – the parade starts at 9:30 am and only lasts about 10 minutes! The parade begins at the intersection of Main and Prudom in downtown Pawhuska and ends at City Hall three and a half blocks west of the starting point. A panel of judges awards prizes for: Funniest Best Pet Best Wheels Best Family Most Patriotic Most Original Most Outrageous Parade participants can pre-register at the Pawhuska Chamber […]

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Is group travel right for me?

Steve and Ann — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:08:24 +0000

Is group travel for me? That’s a question we hear a lot of people asking themselves (and us). For a great many, the answer is a definite YES! Read on to see if group travel is a good way for you to see the world. Postcard Jar is a reader-supported blog. If you make a purchase through links in this article, we may earn a commission. We are partners with EF Go Ahead Tours and Maratime Journeys LLC. Do you need to take a break and get restored? We get it, the calendar fills up quickly. If you don’t plan something, time slips away. Suddenly, you’ve gone yet another year without using your vacation time. You’re not alone. As Americans, we leave more than 600 MILLION unused vacation days on the table each year. That’s ridiculous. So this year, be different. Take the trip. Relax. Unwind. Discover new places. And there is no easier way to do that than with group travel. “Your enthusiasm & desire for us to have a great time was so evident. Your planning, detailed information prior to cruise & during the cruise was invaluable. All this helped reduce the stress for us as first time cruisers.” […]

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Come with us on a Costa Rican vacation without the hassle

Steve — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:17:52 +0000

Life is too short to let travel planning decisions keep you from exploring the world with amazing people. If you’re ready for a hassle-free trip, we’d love to have you join us on a Costa Rican vacation in May 2025. Postcard Jar is a reader-supported blog and we have partnered with EF Go Ahead Tours. If you make a purchase through a link in this post, we may earn a commission. Costa Rica. A tropical, mountainous paradise in Central America with coasts on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. There, you’ll have opportunities to explore rainforests, sample coffee right from the fields, bask in volcanically heated hot springs, and lounge on a beautiful, sandy beach. A Costa Rican vacation made easy It seems like a complicated trip, doesn’t it? But it doesn’t have to be. You can book this trip with no decision fatigue required HERE. Click THIS LINK to find the complete itinerary, dates and pricing of this fantastic adventure. Since space is limited on this tour to just 33 participants, you’ll want to book early and secure your spot. And to stay up to date with our future tour possibilities, be sure to sign up for our email list. […]

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The perfect holiday getaway in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Ann — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:32:52 +0000

Our Airbnb in Pawhuska called Postcard Place is decorated for Christmas, and we’re excited to welcome guests again this holiday season. Click HERE to book on Airbnb today! With great shopping at The Pioneer Woman Mercantile and other local retail shops, Pawhuska is great place for a holiday season getaway. Our Airbnb in Pawhuska Postcard Place has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to five people. Each room has a little Christmas cheer to brighten your holiday season. Bake some Christmas cookies in our kitchen We have equipped the kitchen at Postcard Place with everything you need to cook a meal or even bake Christmas cookies. You can stream some Christmas music on our bluetooth speaker while you decorate those cookies to your heart’s content. In addition to equipment, we provide staples like spices, olive oil, and even condiments. What’s more, if you’d like to add a little holiday cheer to your stay, we also have wine glasses as well as cocktail glasses and accessories for you to use during your stay. Click HERE for a great recipe for a Christmas Old Fashioned from our friends at Gastronom Cocktails. Complimentary gift wrap station After doing your holiday shopping in Pawhuska, feel free […]

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Honest review of Danger Charters Sunset Sail in Key West

Steve — Tue, 16 May 2023 13:23:32 +0000

The experience we enjoyed for this review of the Danger Charters Wind & Wine Sunset Cruise was complimentary. As always, the opinions expressed are our own. Our review of Danger Charters’ Wind & Wine Sunset Sail As the sun slipped below the horizon in the fiery orange sky, a cheer went up from those on deck of the sailboat. Glasses were raised, toasts made, and everyone on board realized they’d just shared a magical moment, made possible by Danger Charters in Key West, Fla. Ann and I have been visiting Key West for years, but had never taken a sunset cruise. So, when the opportunity arose for us to experience a sunset sail, we jumped at it. Our sunset sail was hosted by Danger Charters and The Florida Keys & Key West. Booking is easy To book your sunset sail, just go onto the Danger Charters website and select the tour you’d like. They offer a variety of tours both during the day and evening. We took the Key West Wind & Wine Sunset Sail. Choose your date, fill out the forms and you’ll be all set. If you do have a question, just give them a call and an […]

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