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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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 […]
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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
It’s time to say goodbye to summer. The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, football season is gearing up, and McCurtain County is beckoning with outdoor adventures like fishing, zip-lining, hiking, and horseback riding. But that’s not the half of it—as autumn arrives, so do a handful of festivals around the Beavers Bend featuring […]
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Beavers Bend State Park is a favorite retreat for many churches in the region, and it’s no wonder—if you’re looking for evidence of God in nature, McCurtain County would be a great place to start. From the towering pines and verdant rolling hills of the Ouachita Forest to the crisp, clear waters of the Mountain […]
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For the active family craving an outdoor experience, you can’t go wrong with the natural beauty, luxury cabins, and family-friendly adventures beckoning from just around the Beavers Bend. From forest zip-lining to small-town festivals, hunting Bigfoot to riding horseback, fishing to kayaking and everything in between, McCurtain County is teeming with activity. Here are ten […]
Continue Reading How to Spend Your Family Vacation Around the Beavers Bend
The ancient art of coordinating the perfect family reunion is made easier in McCurtain County, where hundreds of luxury cabins—ranging from rustic single room structures to sprawling multi-room mansions—dot the beautiful forests of Beavers Bend State Park, equally ideal for hosting the most modest or outsized of reunions. With so many outdoor adventures, family-friendly activities […]
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