| Looking for a getaway from your hectic | | | | through pine-laden forests where you just might |
| everyday life? Consider a vacation at Beavers | | | | see deer, fox, wild turkeys and occasional |
| Bend State Park area in southeastern Oklahoma. | | | | glimpses of bald eagles as you play. Those who |
| Nestled between the beautiful Ouachita and | | | | don't want to travel with clubs can rent them at |
| Kiamichi Mountains and located on the shores at | | | | the pro shop and golf cart rentals are available as |
| Broken Bow Lake, the Beavers Bend State Park | | | | well. |
| area offers an outdoor bonanza of activities for all | | | | Area restaurants offer cuisine for every taste, |
| ages and interests. | | | | from seafood, to Mexican, to Italian, to fast food. |
| Affectionately known as Oklahoma's "Little | | | | Many of the restaurants also make fresh, |
| Smokies," the area offers crystal clear rivers and | | | | homemade cakes and pies. |
| lakes ideal for water enthusiasts who can swim, | | | | If you have a gambling itch, try out your luck at |
| canoe, kayak, jet ski, sail and power boat. You | | | | the Choctaw Indian Casino in nearby Broken Bow, |
| can also para-sail, rent paddle boats or | | | | which offers 9,027 square feet of gaming and |
| houseboats, and of course, enjoy rainbow and | | | | more than 460 slot machines. About 400 square |
| brown trout fishing in one of the best river | | | | feet is reserved for non-smokers. Use your |
| fisheries in the United States. | | | | winnings to grab a burger with the works and a |
| For those wanting an adventure on land, the | | | | milkshake at the casino's Blue Moon Cafe |
| pristine forests in the surrounding mountains offer | | | | afterward. |
| trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding | | | | In McCurtain County - the Beavers Bend State |
| and bird watching while surrounded by 100-foot | | | | Park area - your weekend getaway can include |
| tall pines. | | | | almost any kind of lodging you prefer--from a |
| Those who are into nature and science may want | | | | rustic cottage to modern motels to elegantly |
| to visit the Forest Heritage Center Museum, which | | | | appointed log cabins with hot tubs and fireplaces |
| explores the history of logging in McCurtain | | | | nestled in the towering pines, as well as unique |
| County, go bird watching at Red Slough, or see a | | | | bed & breakfasts and luxury resorts. |
| dinosaur at the Museum of the Red River. | | | | Some are even big enough for family reunions. |
| Even toddlers can get in on the action with an | | | | Most have kitchenettes, and some have hot tubs, |
| excursion on the Beavers Bend Depot train, a | | | | fireplaces, decks, big screen televisions, and |
| one-third size replica of the C.P. Huntington S.P. | | | | privately stocked fishing ponds. For those wanting |
| train that was built in 1863. Two rides per hour | | | | privacy, some cabins sit on lots as large as one |
| are offered so no one has to wait for long. | | | | acre. Some cabin rentals even allow pets, but you |
| Youngsters will also enjoy the Forest Heritage | | | | should call ahead to verify before bringing them |
| Center Museum or the Beavers Bend Nature | | | | along. |
| Center. The Forest Heritage Center holds a | | | | Due to its natural beauty and the wide range of |
| forestry camp for children to educate them about | | | | outdoor and indoor activities, the area is |
| the forest | | | | extremely popular, with more than one million |
| Golfing enthusiasts can play the links at Cedar | | | | visitors each year, so it is recommended you |
| Creek Golf Course, an 18-hole, 72-par municipal | | | | make your reservation for summer weekends |
| course at Beavers Bend State Park. It has been | | | | and holidays at least six to eight months in |
| ranked by Golf Digest as the best municipal golf | | | | advance for the best cabin selection. |
| course in the State of Oklahoma. Fairways wind | | | | |