There are a million reasons to visit McCurtain County. We have ours. You have yours. It’s more than a great view. It’s backflipping into Broken Bow Lake. ATV adrenaline through the Ouachitas. Casting a line, knee-deep in Lower Mountain Fork. Bottle-feeding a baby skunk (yep, that, too.). Chasing hidden waterfalls. Catching air at 35mph on […]
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What started with a Beavers Bend birthday weekend, ended with an engagement. Cabins. Friends. Packed cooler. No intensive planning or headaches – just pure getaway. That was the thought process for Jacquelyn when she and her boyfriend of two years, Sam, headed to McCurtain County from Oklahoma City on a Friday afternoon in May. To […]
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2019 marks the 75th birthday of Smokey Bear, the famous cartoon mascot of the U.S. Forest Service known for his fire safety tips and famous sign-off, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Originally created by committee in 1944, Smokey put fire safety in the hands of citizens at a time when lumber was crucial to […]
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The secret is out: McCurtain County is one of the most beautiful places in all of Oklahoma. We have everything—rolling hills, lush forests, placid lakes, rushing rivers, secret waterfalls, gorgeous wildlife, and so much more. Put in today’s parlance, we’re one of the most Instagrammable spots in the state, and you guys remind us of […]
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Dr. John Abbott will deliver the keynote speech at the 11th Annual Red Slough Birding Convention, happening May 4–7 in Idabel. Abbott is an entomologist and wildlife photographer who’s spent his entire career studying insects, specifically dragonflies and damselflies. He grew up in North Texas and completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M, where he […]
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On Saturday, April 13, the beloved Beavers Bend Kayak Classic will return to Broken Bow Lake for its seventh year. The tournament has, over the years, become a must-attend for region kayak anglers and spectators, and this year organizers expect 150-plus competitors to enter. Proceeds will benefit the charity Heroes on the Water, which offers […]
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February is here and we’re all dreaming of spring, but winter isn’t done with us yet. Even in cold weather there are plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty and adventure of Beavers Bend, but sometimes you just want to stay indoors with a warm cup of cold-weather comfort, and area cafes and coffeeshops offer plenty […]
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Let’s face it, sometimes it feels like Valentine’s Day can be a stale, predictable, going-through-the-motions chore. Cards. Flowers. Dinner. Only to be forgotten until next February when we do it all again. But imagine a secluded, rustic retreat with all the amenities and comforts of a luxury destination. A place where you can slow down, […]
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Staying in one of McCurtain County’s luxury cabins means that packing for a short getaway—or even for a full-blown family gathering—can be as easy as tossing a few things in a backpack and filling up the tank. Here’s a guide to basic packing for a winter escape around the Beavers Bend. Bend Basics Pack […]
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Written by Kileen Valenzuela (@cutenlittle) We’ve always lived in the city so I’ve wanted to take the kids on an outdoorsy camping trip for a while now. While we’ve done a bit of backyard camping just for fun in the past, it’s just not quite the same when you still hear fire trucks blaring […]
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