Though sultry summer skies have given way to crisp autumn breezes, Beavers Bend State Park is still flourishing with fun outdoor activities. To keep the park ship-shape for visitors, park rangers like Mike Willeby keep a close eye on this McCurtain County treasure year-round. Willeby is the assistant park manager and ranger, and he’s called […]
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Beavers Bend State Park is a lush, 1,300-acre playground in the heart of Southeastern Oklahoma, anchored by Broken Bow Lake and surrounded by charming rural communities and small-town amenities. It’s a destination for hardcore outdoors enthusiasts looking to hunt, fish, hike or camp, but it’s also a great weekend getaway for city dwellers seeking a […]
Continue Reading What to do around the bend: A city dweller’s cheat sheet
We all need a break from the daily grind, and weekend getaways are ideal for recharging your batteries without using up your PTO or emptying your bank account. But even a modest road trip—say, to Austin—can cost enough to make you think twice about upending your weekend Netflix ritual for a few nights of noisy […]
Continue Reading Grab your closest pals and head for Beavers Bend
The changing autumn leaves blanket McCurtain County in October, creating a beautiful landscape for hiking and exploring Beavers Bend during the day. With the kids on fall break, it’s a great time for families to escape to nature and bond over woodsy adventures. As the sun starts dipping below the horizon a little earlier, there […]
Continue Reading Monster Jokes and Sasquatch Squares: A spooky, delicious time for the whole family around the Beavers Bend
