Prairie Dust Trail - Life in Cimarron Territory, No Man's Land Oklahoma

Welcome to Oklahoma's Prairie Dust Trail!

The legacy of the Midwest is passed down the generations through family traditions & local activities and functions. The historical significance, along with the realities of life on the prairie carry a message of simplified living that can be applied anywhere. Panhandle Pioneers have braved Dust Storms, Tornadoes, Wildfires and more. I'm Dawnita Fogleman. My husband and I are raising the sixth generation of Oklahoma Homesteaders. Join us as our family endures and thrives in God's country. Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned grandmother, you will find ideas and resources to empower your family to enjoy their blessings through the Dust Storms of life.

Dear Younger Self, Yes, I know it's hard. I know you are exhausted. I know you are wondering if you will ever get a full night's sleep or a minute to think. I know you are wondering if you'll ever make a real difference in the world. I'm here to tell you, yes.

"Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14 b

Territory of Cimarron, now the Panhandle of Okla. It was settled in the early 1800s by cattle ranchers, many of them squatters. To protect their claims they attempted, in 1887, to create a separate territorial government at Beaver, Okla. After subsequent efforts toward this end failed in the U.S. Congress, Cimarron became part of the Oklahoma Territory in 1890. ~Encyclopedia.com