| Southeastern Oklahoma is one of the most beautiful | | | | by the Dallas Observer as the "Best Getaway from |
| places on the planet. That's why LIFE magazine rated | | | | Dallas." |
| the area one of the "100 Places to See in Your | | | | Beavers Bend Resort Park is located in McCurtain |
| Lifetime." It is in many ways a well-kept secret, given | | | | County, Oklahoma, home to a host of other nearby |
| its close proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth area (one | | | | outdoor attractions such as Broken Bow Lake, Pine |
| of the most populous metropolitan areas in the | | | | Creek Lake, Mountain Fork River, Glover River and |
| country). It is a wonder that southeastern Oklahoma | | | | various city parks. For example, nearby Broken Bow |
| is not overrun with more tourists in a way that would | | | | Lake features over 180 miles of shoreline ideal for |
| spoil its natural beauty. To the contrary, the area | | | | camping, picnics, and hiking. And, the water sports |
| remains one of the most appealing outdoor | | | | are phenomenal, with boating, waterskiing, fishing, |
| destinations for individuals, couples, and families alike. | | | | and wakeboarding, and fishing. |
| And one of the jewels in the crown of southeastern | | | | Some of the features and attractions of Beavers |
| Oklahoma is the Beavers Bend Resort Park. The | | | | Bend itself include: |
| sheer scenic beauty of the area alone - during any | | | | 1. The Forest Heritage Center Museum |
| season of the year - makes it a must-see destination. | | | | 2. Nature center |
| When you add in all of the activities available to | | | | 3. Riding stables |
| visitors to the area, it is a destination that is hard to | | | | 4. Train depot |
| pass up if you are a Dallas/Fort Worth resident | | | | 5. Lakeview Lodge |
| hankering for a family vacation. | | | | 6. Beavers Bend Marina |
| Who says the days of the classic family vacation are | | | | 7. Beavers Bend Restaurant |
| over? Sometimes, the best kind of fun is the kind | | | | 8. Amphitheater |
| involving a scenic drive together, breathtaking views, | | | | 9. Cedar Creek Golf Course |
| and the kinds of outdoor activities that have pleased | | | | You can make it a wonderful family day trip, but why |
| generations of Americans. Leave the iPods and cell | | | | not make a weekend (or more) out of it? There are |
| phones at home and set out for Beavers Bend for | | | | myriad opportunities for cabin rentals in the area. |
| your next family vacation. | | | | Imagine going shopping as a family, then taking the |
| The trip from Dallas is just three hours: about the | | | | groceries back to your cabin and cooking up your |
| time it takes to do a local shopping trip or see a | | | | own meals together and then enjoying them out on |
| movie in town. But, when you arrive, you will not | | | | the deck surrounded by trees! Cabins in the area |
| believe your eyes. Even though it is actually quite | | | | range from small, private accommodations to |
| close to Dallas, the Beavers Bend Resort Park feels | | | | romantic bungalows with Jacuzzis to large family-style |
| like a world away. That's why the area was voted | | | | structures. |