Breathtaking natural beauty, luxury accommodations (in the woods), delicious food and drink, and multiple escape routes: the question isn’t why should you get hitched around the Beavers Bend, but why shouldn’t you? Nevertheless, we’ve answered the former just in case you’re on the fence—if you’ve never been to Southeastern Oklahoma, or you’re not sure it’s […]
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Rejoice! Spring has arrived—and with it, one of the best times of the year to discover the natural wonders that lie around the Beavers Bend. From the blooming of thousands of dogwood trees to the abundance of delicious seasonal produce (strawberries!), here are five reasons to plan a spring getaway to McCurtain County. 1) The […]
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As the weather warms, flowers blossom, and the beautiful spring colors return to McCurtain County, the trails of Beavers Bend beckon. Whether you’re looking for a long, leisurely hike or a short, challenging one, you’re bound to find the right trail here. Here are four shorter, family-friendly trails—and what to know about them—to find […]
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“If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it’ll change,” Will Rogers said. Like all Oklahoma weather, winter in McCurtain County can be unpredictable. It’s January, which means it might be 60 degrees or 16 degrees—rainy and overcast or breezy and sunny—you never know. Advanced forecasts show that January highs could […]
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1. You can hunt your own turkey—or deer The turkey and deer hunting seasons take place, roughly, from October to January, conveniently enveloping the holiday season like a warm blanket. Rather than lug a frozen bird into the kitchen and anxiously watch it thaw for eight hours, wondering if it’ll be ready for the […]
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Nestled in the heart of McCurtain County, Beavers Bend State Park is a sprawling 1,300 acres of some of the most beautiful sights and landscapes to be found in Oklahoma. Adventures abound—hiking, fishing, kayaking, boating, zip-lining and more—along with quirky shops, local restaurants and enormous luxury cabins. With so much natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and […]
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Fall is here and with it, the spookiest time of year—Halloween season. What better place to spend it than in a cabin in the woods of Beavers Bend? Whether you plan to bring the kids for a family-friendly excursion or a group of friends for a fright-filled weekend getaway, there are plenty of ways to […]
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Every October, hundreds of the curious and obsessed descend on Honobia in LeFlore County, just north of the McCurtain County border, for the annual Honobia Bigfoot Festival & Conference. The mythic Sasquatch is said to reside in the forests of the Kiamichis across LeFlore and McCurtain, and many of the festival’s guests stay in cabins […]
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The father-son vacation is a great American tradition, especially here in the South and Midwest, and McCurtain County offers myriad possibilities for a well-curated weekend getaway, whether your son is eight or 18. Here are five ways for fathers and sons to adventure and connect over the natural beauty of Beavers Bend. Stake out […]
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“Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.” – Herbert Hoover We fish for many reasons: to escape, to think, to connect with nature, to connect with each other, and, of course, to catch fish. McCurtain County is an angler’s dream. […]
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