This week’s article highlights the Little River Zoo.

“You can pet a porcupine, feed a kangaroo and get friendly with a 17-foot albino Burmese python at Norman’s Little River Zoo.”

Located near the intersection of Hildebrand and McCullough Avenues, Taco Taco impresses not with its decor, but with tasty breakfast tacos so good Bon Appetit declared the place as home of the best tacos in America.

Local friends tell me lines of hungry fans often snake around the restaurant on weekends just waiting to fill up on their favorites from among almost 20 different types of breakfast tacos. With homemade tortillas wrapping up your favorite ingredients, it’s easy to wait in line to dine on these heavenly tacos.

This week’s article highlights the National Weather Center.

“When the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain, the meteorologists at Norman’s National Weather Center, 120 David L. Boren Blvd. on the University of Oklahoma campus, are on high alert to anticipate Mother Nature’s sometimes-nasty moods.”

This week’s article highlights the Oklahoma Museum of Telephone History.

“Alexander Graham Bell might be surprised by how much his invention has changed since that first telephone call to Mr. Watson. Lucky for him, he could track his machine’s evolution at the Oklahoma Museum of Telephone History.”

This week’s article highlights the art and architecture at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

“The Capitol’s art collection serves as a visual textbook of Oklahoma history. Paintings and sculptures scattered about its floors celebrate the people and events that shaped the state. No artistic commemoration is more important than the painting marking the moment President Theodore Roosevelt signed Oklahoma’s statehood proclamation. Visitors can view the original state constitution near the Supreme Court chamber.”

This week’s article highlights The Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots.

“They pushed the boundaries of human flight and sometimes pushed the boys out of their way to get there. The female pioneers of aviation still soar at the Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots.”

This week’s article highlights Martin Park Nature Center.

“Visitors and wildlife share four trails that wind through the tall trees and patches of prairie comprising the 141-acre city park. Guiding attendees to the best vistas, 3.5 miles of trails include several wooden bridges crossing creeks and gullies, leading to an observation tower, sunshine gazebo and meadow trail arbor.

“Wandering the woods and grassy meadows, it’s almost possible to forget that housing additions, retail shops and major traffic routes surround the quiet confines. “

This week’s article highlights Fort Reno.

“Our state’s history is flavored with tales of land runs, cattle drives and Buffalo Soldiers. But the story of Oklahoma’s Fort Reno, 7107 W. Cheyenne, four miles west of El Reno, can’t be told without also talking of German prisoners of war and a renowned Western artist. “

This week’s article highlights the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art.

“With Egyptian pottery dating from 6000 B.C. sharing the spotlight with modern art from Pablo Picasso, the museum boasts that its eclectic accumulation of art and artifacts spans a greater breadth of time and human culture than any other Oklahoma museum.”

This week’s article highlights the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum.

“From Sunday softball heros to Olympic gold medalists, the museum’s collection includes memorabilia from generations of players at all levels, whether big time or beer league.”