Who hasn’t forgotten an essential item or two on their cabin camping packing list? Well, we’ve collaborated a compact index of what to bring for your Beavers Bend Creative Escapes cabin vacation. Prepare to get the most out of your stay in the luscious Ouachita National Forest, so retrieve your pen and notepad (or your favorite list-making app) and create the perfect packing list for your visit. […]
The area surrounding Broken Bow, Oklahoma contains rivers, lakes, mountains and forests—all the makings of a perfect vacation, and also the inspiration behind Broken Bow’s Mountain Forks Brewery. Prior to 2015, there was no brewery in the Broken Bow area, a lack that was noted by three beer-loving guys who did something about it, and are now co-owners of the popular Mountain Fork Brewery. The name comes from the nearby Mountain Fork River, which supplies the pristine water used for brewing the company’s beers, which include a year-round lineup as well as seasonal brews. Among the 10 standards are easy [...]
You’ll be just minutes from the heart of Beavers Bend, Oklahoma, yet you’ll feel secluded in your own special world when you book a stay in Maverick Blue, a new luxury cabin offered by Beavers Bend Creative Escapes. Completed in 2018, the impressive two-story home sits among tall pines with wooded views and its own creek running through the property. Step inside and you’ll find great spaces to chill out with family or friends. The home’s first floor features a large great room with comfy seating and stone fireplace. A modern kitchen nearby has custom cabinets and a deep copper [...]
Grab your BFF’s and treat yourselves to a fun getaway, complete with a little pampering, great dining, and a super cushy place to stay. Choose one of the luxury cabins at Beavers Bend Creative Escapes —the Vino Vista cabin, for instance—and settle in for a few days of good visiting, play time, spa time and relaxing. First on the agenda, a trip to Body Harmony Spa for its unique Body Harmony Experience, a wonderful relaxing treatment that is choreographed to soothing music for the ultimate in de-stressing. This 90-minute process includes a private bath with cozy robe and slippers, special massaging [...]
If your dream getaway includes being out in the middle of nature, but with all the comforts of home, take a look at Stream Life Cabin. Located on a tree-lined lot in the Southern Hills addition of the Quachita Mountains near Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the completely renovated, two-bedroom cabin offers a quiet space to kick back and relax. You may be tempted to spend all your time on the large wrap-around porch that has a five-person hot tub and a barbecue grill. But you won’t want to miss all the great rooms you’ll be getting inside! Wood paneling, oak hardwood [...]
The history of the Broken Bow area is intertwined with that of the Choctaw Nation. One wonderful way to learn about the tribe's culture and influence here is to tour the Wheelock Academy Historic Site near Millerton, Oklahoma. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Wheelock Academy was a former boarding school for Choctaw children for more than 120 years. Begun in 1932 by a missionary couple, the school taught mostly girls and was an important part of the community for many years. It closed during the Civil War years, 1861-1865), but reopened soon after. A devastating fire four [...]
If you’re looking for a place to gather for football playoffs, this is it! Set amid tall pines in Ouchita National Forest, Lost Pine Lodge is tailor-made for groups, with enough beds to sleep 20 people. The beautiful two-story lodge has all the features you look for in a country getaway—a homey setting with floor to ceiling windows so you enjoy the outside even when you’re inside, comfortable furnishings, modern amenities and enough space for everyone to spread out. The open floor plan encompasses a large living room with leather furniture and a fully equipped kitchen with custom cabinetry and [...]
Whether you’re looking for one last stocking stuffer or that very special gift, head into nearby Broken Bow, Oklahoma—you’ll find lots of local stores with something for everyone on your list. You’re just minutes away from town when you stay at one of our Beavers Bend Creative Escapes cabins. Creative Expressions is a co-op filled with the creations of talented local women. Here is where to look for all kinds of bags—wallets, lunch bags, purses, beach bags—hoodies, warm hats and more! 6635 N. Highway 259, Broken Bow 580-494-6334 If you know someone who loves to mountain bike, head to Gear [...]
Imagine spending your next getaway in a modern two-story cabin nestled on two peaceful wooded acres. Book a stay at Lukfata Creek Cabin in Broken Bow, Oklahoma and that dream could be yours. One of the luxury cabins offered by Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, Lukfata Creek is a spacious 1550 square foot cabin surrounded by towering trees. Outside is a covered wraparound deck with seating, gas grill and a five-person hot tub. There’s also a fire pit. Inside is a home, paneled in warm wood and made for relaxing. A large sitting area with a wood-burning stone fireplace and wide-screen [...]
Whoever coined the term “happy as a kid in a candy shop” must have had Whip-Poor-Will Original Fudge Shop in mind when they did it. No matter your age, if you love chocolate and candy, you’ll be in heaven in here. Whip-Poor-Will Original Fudge Shop is located in a cute little building in Hochatown, Oklahoma, just outside of Broken Bow. Many a guest has made a return trip to the shop to buy a few more of the sweet bites that are sold there. Whip-Poor-Will makes cream and butter fudge right in their Sweet Shoppe, so you can be sure [...]
