Do you ever just daydream of retreating to a scenic place with mountains, winding roads, beautiful lakes and rivers and endless opportunities for adventure? We are here to tell you that this kind of place exists! The Beavers Bend State Park is one of the most beautiful and popular areas in Oklahoma-it is a true treasure to both visitors and locals. The mountainous region of southeast Oklahoma is where this stunning park is located—along the shores of the Mountain Fork River and Broken Bow Lake. It was named after a Choctaw citizen named John T. Beavers and the “bend” in [...]

Spring lies in wait just around the corner and for Idabel, OK that also means that Dogwood Days are coming! Taking place on April 5, 2014, this spring event is one that thousands look forward to each and every year. The Dogwood Days Festival arose to celebrate the gorgeous blooms of the    thousands of dogwood trees that are found around the Idabel, OK area. The brilliant whites and pinks of these trees create a simply beautiful backdrop for such a fun community event. This event is held every year on the first Saturday in April and each time it [...]

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I'm going to be there.  Are you going to be there?  Girls Gone Wine is sponsoring our first 7K walk/run.  Starts and ends at Girls Gone Wine with a few twists through some Beavers Bend State Park hiking trails.   We "Girls" will be walking, not running, so don't hesitate to join us even if you aren't a runner.  Anyone can walk 4ish miles.  :) Registration information is below. It is going to be fun, fun, FUN! http://50shadesofpink7k-rss.eventbrite.com/#

We are excited to announce our new website. We hope you will find it helpful and informative as you plan your next getaway to beautiful Broken Bow, Oklahoma!

We all need it but seldom do it. I swore to myself that I wasn't going to work this past weekend but, guess what, I did. I visited Chicago with my husband and had plans of shopping and unwinding. A little retail therapy is always good for the soul. I was going to unplug for 48 hours. I think I lasted about 48 minutes, maybe. Why is it that we can't just relax. Why must we be checking email, Facebook, twitter, pinterest, and that dreaded "to do" list is always nearby. I was going to write a blog post about [...]

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I don't know if many of you have noticed or not but there is very little trash on the highway in Hochatown these days.  I want to say a special "Thank YOU" to Janet Cress and her crew for picking up our roads!!  We had a terrible problem with trash on our roads in the past but thanks to Janet and the local merchants and cabin managers in the Broken Bow/Hochatown area, this trash seems to be a thing of the past.  We all donate money to pay for this pick up but Janet is the one that oversees it [...]

Now is the time to reserve your cabin at Creative Escapes or your room at Lago Vista BnB for the month of September.  There are many reasons to visit the beautiful Beavers Bend area and Broken Bow Lake during the fabulous month of September!!  Here are the top 10. #10  It won't be 108 degrees#9  It won't be 105 degrees#8  The snakes, chiggers and ticks aren't out as much.  (you can hike and mountain bike)#7  You can still float the river, boat on the lake and fish.#6  Cedar Creek Golf Course, with it's tight fairways and greens surrounded by water, is getting very little play.#5 [...]

Try this easy breakfast recipe soon...1 can (8oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rollsCooking spray7 Eggs1/4 C whipping cream1/8 Tsp pepper1 Tbs butter (real)1/4 C diced red bell pepper8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled1 C shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend 1.  Heat oven to 375.  Separate dough into 4 rectangles; lightly press or roll each into 6 inch square or something resembling a 6 inch squre.  My dough is never even, I pinch a piece off here and add it there. Press 1 dough square into bottom of each of 4 greased soufflet cups or large muffin cups, folder over excess [...]