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12 01, 2017

Dogwood Days – Idabel Oklahoma’s Spring Fling: April 1, 2017

Dogwood Days – Idabel Oklahoma’s Spring Fling: April 1, 2017

Suzy2019-10-23T21:40:15+00:00Event, Festival, McCurtain County, Things to do|

Arguably one of the prettiest times of the year in southeast Oklahoma, spring brings that wonderful reprieve from winter; warmer weather lets us again enjoy the outdoors without so many layers, and the region is awash in the beauty that comes with springtime blooming. And dogwood trees are an area favorite when it comes to spring blooms. Since the late 1730s, dogwood trees have been used as ornamental additions to landscaping here in the North America. Some credit Thomas Jefferson for the tree's increasing popularity in the late 1700s, as he did his best to spread these trees through his [...]

10 10, 2016

Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show: November 11-13, 2016

Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show: November 11-13, 2016

Suzy2019-10-23T21:45:18+00:00Attractions, Beavers Bend, Broken Bow, Event, Festival|

Most people agree: they love outdoor fall festivals. The weather is cooler, making it particularly enjoyable to be outside. The fall colors offer a beautiful backdrop and provide leaves crunching underfoot. And one can not help but realize that the year-end holidays are just around the corner, making the talented fall craft vendors your very first stop when shopping for those gifts. If you are one of those who enjoy all things "fall festival", then head to Broken Bow... and specifically the Forest Heritage Center in Beavers Bend State Park on the 2016 weekend of November 11, 12 and 13 [...]

12 09, 2016

2016 Fall Fun in Southeast Oklahoma

2016 Fall Fun in Southeast Oklahoma

Suzy2021-07-02T17:59:28+00:00Beavers Bend, Festival, Kids Activity, Nature|

Are you coming to Broken Bow for a cabin vacation in the next month? Are you wondering what to do while you're here? Some are standard fall fun, others are a bit off-the-wall, but we have some suggestions that might just be of interest. We hope to see you soon! 2016 Honobia Bigfoot Festival Friday September 30 - Saturday October 1, 2016 37529 Indian Trail (Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission) in Honobia, OK Enjoy the many activities happening at the festival: 5K Run (8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1 - no registration fee), food, vendors, arts & crafts, live music, kid's area, [...]

12 08, 2016

Hochatown Escape Games: Room-Escape Fun For Your Group

Hochatown Escape Games: Room-Escape Fun For Your Group

Suzy2019-10-23T21:50:34+00:00Attractions, Things to do|

Your pulse races. You and your friends have found a jumble of colored-numbered cards, but what could they mean? You glance up at the clock to see it ticking down from 45 minutes... and you haven't come any closer to finding your way out. Then one of your friends shouts "I've found something!" You rush over to discover a small set of books whose colors correspond to the cards... you quickly grab the cards and jot down letters on the corresponding pages and eventually end up with a message: "Trapped in a box". You think you might be emptying some [...]

12 07, 2016

Forest Heritage Center Events: Sept-Oct 2016

Forest Heritage Center Events: Sept-Oct 2016

Suzy2019-10-23T21:52:10+00:00Broken Bow, Event, Festival, Things to do|

Wood-turning, basket-weaving, and painting - oh my! This September and October is an exciting time at Broken Bow's Forest Heritage Center and Museum at Hochatown State Park. Between September 9 and October 16, the Heritage Center plays host to fine-art events that are both entertaining and educational. September 13-14, 2016: Capturing Nature's Beauty Artist and art educator Jamie Carter graces our presence from Paris, TX to instruct current and would-be artists in nature-painting techniques. "Capturing Nature's Beauty" is a 2-day art retreat for students who want to learn about painting their natural surroundings. It doesn't matter if you are a [...]

15 04, 2016

2016 Broken Bow Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival, June 16-17-18

2016 Broken Bow Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival, June 16-17-18

Suzy2019-10-23T22:00:45+00:00Broken Bow, Event, Festival, Things to do|

It's that time again: time to plan your cabin escape to Broken Bow during the weekend of June 16, 17 and 18 for the 2016 Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest! Residents of and Visitors to the Broken Bow area look forward to this annual event celebrating our community, our heritage and SE Oklahoma's natural beauty. Held at the Broken Bow City Park, this festival brings a friendly welcome to all with the 5K run; children's events; youth activities; Choctaw Indian Dancing, story-telling, singing and cultural demonstrations; concessions; the Forestry Competition; Archery Contest; Horseshoe Contest; Talent Show; Domino Tournament; Turkey [...]

8 12, 2015

Horseback & Train Rides: Broken Bow Family Fun

Horseback & Train Rides: Broken Bow Family Fun

Suzy2019-10-23T22:07:29+00:00Kids Activity, Things to do|

Looking for a unique experience during your Beavers Bend Creative Escapes getaway? Look no further than the Beavers Bend Depot and Stables. Offering 1/3-size replica train rides, horseback riding, hay rides and campfire fun, this is a one-stop destination for outdoor entertainment! The steam-powered C.P. Huntington was the first locomotive purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad, named after the company's third president, Collis P. Huntington. The Beaver's Bend Depot and Stables possesses a 1/3-size replica of this iconic train, ideal for both children and adults. Because the train's path runs through the Beavers Bend State Park Game Reserve, chances are [...]

2 11, 2015

November Events: Folk Festival and Craft Show

November Events: Folk Festival and Craft Show

Suzy2021-07-06T14:44:22+00:00Event, Festival, Kids Activity, Things to do|

Each year, the entire town of Broken Bow and the surrounding areas look forward to our annual Folk Festival and Craft Show, held at the Forest Heritage Center. We would like to formally invite you to attend this wonderful, family-friendly event during your southeast OK cabin vacation this November 13, 14 and 15, 2015! Start your holiday shopping early! Nearly 70 exhibitors and vendors will be in attendance this year, and many take things back to our country's roots with turn-of-the-(19th)-century skills. Meanwhile, storytellers will regale their audiences with traditional lore while traditional musicians play dulcimer, banjo, fiddles and more [...]

19 10, 2015

Explore Spooky Sites in Southeast Oklahoma

Explore Spooky Sites in Southeast Oklahoma

Suzy2019-10-23T22:10:22+00:00Beavers Bend, Broken Bow, Things to do|

October is chock full of "things that go bump in the night", legends, and eerie encounters. While southeast Oklahoma is home to some of the prettiest natural sights, great parks and plenty of attractions, we (like so many other places) also have our share of spooky lore. Spooky Times in October And so, in the spirit of the season and all that is spooky, we present to you some of the lore of the area: investigate for yourself if you dare! Broken Bow Library - While the library isn't technically open until whatever some might define "the witching [...]

18 08, 2015

Geocaching & Letterboxing: Hidden Treasure in Broken Bow

Geocaching & Letterboxing: Hidden Treasure in Broken Bow

Suzy2019-10-24T17:03:09+00:00Broken Bow, Kids Activity, Nature, Things to do|

School is back in session, and before you know it, fall will have the area covered in beautiful color and crisper air, making it the perfect season to enjoy the world's largest treasure hunt! As you walk the paths and sidewalks of southeastern Oklahoma, did you ever stop to think about what you might be missing, there - just behind that tree or in that flowerpot? Maybe some little secret known only to those who know to look for it? Little treasures just waiting to be found! From as far back as the mid-1800's, people have been placing vessels for [...]