The Grand Lake Bum
October 14, 2024
It looks like all the lovers of fall bonfires, s’mores parties, wiener roasts, and marshmallows over smoky piles of burning leaves are going to have to be patient. We’re officially under a “burn ban” at Grand Lake. I guess I’m not ...
Events at Grand Lake Oklahoma
October 10, 2024
As the air turns crisp and the leaves swirl to the ground in vibrant oranges and golds, it’s that spine-tingling time of year again—Halloween! The Grand Lake area is gearing up for a fang-tastic season filled with fun, frights, and festivities that ...
The Grand Lake Bum
October 7, 2024
I dodged two big bullets again this year. I managed to avoid both the Oklahoma State Fair and the Tulsa State Fair. I can’t imagine why anyone puts up with all the massive clutter and crowds at those events when the Pelican Festival is available at Grand ...
Grand River Dam Authority
September 30, 2024
The Oklahoma men and women who maintain the power lines for our state’s publicly owned electric utilities came together in Stillwater in late September for a day of competition and comradery. Most importantly, they came together for the sake of safety and...
The Grand Lake Bum
September 30, 2024
People have no idea what incredible fun they miss if they quit visiting Grand Lake after Labor Day. I spent all the past weekend at some awesome venues and outdoor parties with friends, just getting in shape for the weekend ahead. It’s Pelican Festival ti...
The Grand Lake Bum
September 23, 2024
Fall has arrived. Officially, the seasons changed a little before 8:00 Sunday morning – but it was Sunday night before the word officially reached Grand Lake with temperatures dropping into the low 60s. The rest of the week features highs that begin with ...
The Grand Lake Bum
September 16, 2024
We dodged a bullet for the month. We survived Friday the 13th okay, probably because the full moon was not on the calendar until Tuesday, so we at least didn’t have both Friday the 13th and the full moon on the same day. As Grand Lakers, we&rsqu...
The Grand Lake Bum
September 9, 2024
The change in weather is coming! Technically, Fall doesn’t arrive until early Sunday morning, September 22 – but I was surprised to get up Sunday morning to temperatures in the 40s! It’s that time of year when you want to start the day wearing...
The Grand Lake Bum
September 3, 2024
What a fantastic Labor Day weekend at Grand Lake. Naturally, there was a short little rain shower or two, but they didn’t last long enough to ruin anybody’s fun. If there wasn’t at least a threat of rain, we wouldn’t know for sure that i...
The Grand Lake Bum
August 26, 2024
Grab a tight hold and get a faraway look in your eye, as bull riders always advise. It’s that time of year! The weekend ahead is the annual traffic jam at the intersection of summer vs. school, boating vs. football, home commitments vs. vacation dreams. W...
The Grand Lake Bum
August 21, 2024
On the heels of a hot but otherwise perfect weekend on Grand Lake, what a week of nighttime boating! A rare supermoon blue moon full moon visible at Grand Lake for three nights. August evenings don’t get any better than that! I’m not sure about havi...
The Grand Lake Bum
August 12, 2024
The season’s last on-the-water concert is over. Woodstock on the Water for 2024 was great fun for all the boaters who showed up in Leon Russell Cove for the two-day event. Those who had the most fun showed up for the overnight raft-up. One (obviously) nov...
