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Oklahoma Chuck Wagon Feed!

Oklahoma is known for its great chuck wagon feeds, and you won’t be disappointed.  There are a variety of Oklahoma tourism trail rides that can provide you an excellent taste of southwestern cuisine – cowboy style!Of course, having a big appetite doesn’t mean starving yourself the day before. Just make sure you don’t overeat the day before your tour. If possible, take a pill to ensure your stomach’s certifiably empty for the food fest ahead.Prepare for the HeatHot is a word often associated with the Southwest in more ways than one.Firstly, majority of the dishes of Southwest cuisine are extremely spicy. Chimichangas, nachos, taquitos, stuffed peppers, chile relleno, chili con carne, and salsa are just some of the well-known dishes that could get you hopping mad out of the restaurant with burning taste buds. If you’re not good at eating spicy stuff, make sure you have a small canister or jug of iced water with you at all times; there may be instances when you just can’t wait a second longer to cool your tongue off.Secondly, Southwestern states are not exactly the coldest areas of the country. The weather in this region, especially in Oklahoma and Texas, can be quite stifling in its heat. Be sure you’re dressed comfortably in light, airy clothing. Wearing a cap or sun visor as well as a pair of shades can help protect you from the heat.Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are always a possibility so, again, having a ready source of water with you at all times is encouraged. Prepare for the WeatherSpeaking of the heat, there are also certain aspects of the weather that you might have to watch out for. Mosquitoes are a nominal but irritating problem, but one that a mosquito repellent can easily cure. Rainfall could also be cause trouble, but not if you come prepared with a raincoat and umbrella.ClothingWhile we’re in the topic of clothing, be sure to ask your tour organizer if you’ll visit any place with a requisite dress code. Knowing what to dress can also help ensure that you pack light for your Southwest US tour.Bring First Aid with YouTour organizers always have first aid kits with them, but there’s no telling when you’ll find yourself lost and separated from your group. As such, it would do you no harm to have your own first aid kit with you.Now, if you’ve considerable experience traveling, you might already have a first aid kit packed with your things. There are, however, extra things you could add to your kit in consideration of “special dangers” you might face during your Southwest US tour. If your tour includes a trip to the desert, antidotes for snake bites and medication for other kinds of bites (remember: scorpions and spiders can cause harm, too!). High altitude sickness or acute mountain sickness (AMS) is also a possibility if your food tour includes a short but challenging mountain climb.Double Check EverythingLastly, review your travel checklist a few days before you leave for your tour. Call your tour organizer to ensure that everything’s fine in their side as well.

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