seasonal activity Archives - Beavers Bend Creative Escapes

2 04, 2019

Celebrate spring in Broken Bow, OK, With 2 Fun Events

Celebrate spring in Broken Bow, OK, With 2 Fun Events

Suzy2019-10-22T21:47:48+00:00Beavers Bend, Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, Broken Bow, Cabins, Event, Festival, Fishing, McCurtain County, Outdoor Activity, River activity|

Spend a weekend or two in one of our luxury cabins, and while you’re in the area, check out two of springtime’s top events. Dogwoods in bloom are a sure sign spring has arrived—and that’s worth celebrating! Idabel, Oklahoma, does just that with the annual Dogwood Days Festival, scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2019. Downtown Idabel will be festive and ready for a party that day with live entertainment, craft vendors, children’s games, sidewalk sale, dance contest and country showdown. Visitors will find lots of delicious fair food, plus an Easter “eggstravaganza” barbecue cook-off. And that’s just for starters. This [...]

6 12, 2018

Holiday Shopping? Head To Broken Bow, OK

Holiday Shopping? Head To Broken Bow, OK

Suzy2019-10-22T22:06:37+00:00Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, Broken Bow, Holidays, Shopping, Shopping|

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 [...]

6 09, 2018

Honobia OK Hosts Bigfoot Festival October 5-6, 2018

Honobia OK Hosts Bigfoot Festival October 5-6, 2018

Suzy2019-10-22T22:15:36+00:00Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, Broken Bow, Festival, Music, Outdoor Activity|

Even skeptics enjoy a little fun. And that’s just what you’ll find at the annual Honobia Bigfoot Festival on October 5-6 in Honobia, Oklahoma. La Flore County—where Honobia is located—is considered a hot spot for Bigfoot sightings in Oklahoma, one of the states where sightings have been reported. Signs of these occurrences include strange wood-on-wood knocks or powerful taps and vocalizations that range from whispers to whistles to thunderous roars. No sightings are expected the weekend of the fest, but lots of fun times definitely are! The Bigfoot Festival will be held on the grounds of the Kiamichi Mountains Christian [...]

10 05, 2018

2018 Owa-Chito Festival: June 15-16 in Broken Bow, OK

2018 Owa-Chito Festival: June 15-16 in Broken Bow, OK

Suzy2021-07-02T19:52:21+00:00Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, Broken Bow, Cabins, Festival, McCurtain County, Nature, Outdoor Activity, Things to do|

Once a year for the past 40 years, Kiamichi County in Oklahoma has produced a festival to showcase the natural beauty, heritage, and industry found here. This year’s Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest will be held June 15-16 in Beavers Bend State Park. The forest has played a large part in the history and culture of the area, so it’s fitting that forestry competitions are a major event of the weekend. Featuring men and women who make their living from the woods, the contests include double buck sawing, ax throwing, Jack ‘n Jill crosscut, and Bull-of-the-Woods selection. The family-friendly [...]

10 10, 2017

Beavers Bend Folk Fest A Favorite Fall Event

Beavers Bend Folk Fest A Favorite Fall Event

Suzy2019-10-23T21:15:35+00:00Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, Festival, Food and Drinks, History, Music|

Mark your calendar for one of Oklahoma's best-loved autumn events! The Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show is coming November 10-12, 2017. Photo: Arthur Rutkowski/Unsplash This is the 24th year of the event and each year it seems to get more popular, with nearly 17,000 attendees at the southern Oklahoma event. It’s prime color season too, which makes a weekend in the woods even more delightful. Held at the Forest Heritage Center at Beavers Bend State Park, the festival showcases turn-of-the-century arts and crafts. More than 70 exhibitors and vendors will be on hand demonstrating skills such [...]

8 08, 2017

Beavers Bend River Floats in Broken Bow, OK

Beavers Bend River Floats in Broken Bow, OK

Suzy2019-10-23T21:26:23+00:00Broken Bow, Nature, River activity|

It’s hard to think of a more leisurely way to spend a steamy summer day than floating down a cool river. All you need is a canoe or a kayak and a few hours to do nothing. Sound tempting? We thought so! Photo: Filip Mroz/UnSplash To get started, head over to Beavers Bend River Floats in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the main outfitter near Beaver’s Bend State Park (and also close to Beavers Bend Creative Escapes cabins). They’ll equip you with canoes or kayaks, then shuttle you upstream. You’ll have the next two and one-half miles to sit back [...]

15 05, 2017

Learn to Paddleboard this Summer at Broken Bow Lake

Learn to Paddleboard this Summer at Broken Bow Lake

Suzy2019-10-23T21:33:48+00:00Nature, Things to do|

Always wanted to learn to surf, but find yourself landlocked? Why not try the ancient, flat-water version of the surfboard? Paddleboarding is becoming more and more popular in mainland U.S. as both a sport and leisure activity. Back in ancient times, the Hawaiian kings would ride olo surfboards. These very long, thick, narrow boards were finless, and usually built from wiliwili wood: a low-density wood from a flowering tree in the pea family, native to Hawaii. Olo would range in length from 12-17 feet long (and thought to have reached lengths of up to 25 feet), and were made approximately [...]

15 04, 2017

Kids 9-11 Love Camp Discover, Held July 11-13, 2017

Kids 9-11 Love Camp Discover, Held July 11-13, 2017

Suzy2019-10-23T21:35:45+00:00Broken Bow, Kids Activity, Nature|

A “camp” experience for the kids, and a mid-week or week-long getaway for you and the family… what could be better? Each year, The Broken Bow Forest Heritage Center Museum at Beaver’s Bend State Park hosts Camp Discover… Art of the Forest. This 3-day day-camp for children ages 9-11 is a fun, educational experience that familiarizes kids about the forest and nature. This year, camp is held from July 11-13 (that’s Tuesday through Thursday) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each day, kids can learn about how the forest is used (both recreational and for its resources), and can participate [...]

12 02, 2017

Great Motorcycle Rides In & Around Southeast Oklahoma

Great Motorcycle Rides In & Around Southeast Oklahoma

Suzy2019-10-23T21:39:13+00:00Broken Bow, Things to do|

Do you love to travel the open road with the sun on your shoulders and feeling the wind rush by? Do you prefer two wheels (okay, maybe three) to four? Then bring your motorcycle or trikout to Broken Bow, Oklahoma to find some great rides. Make your favorite cabin escape "home base" and explore some fun area roads during your vacation! (Routes and route names courtesy found at motorcycleroads.com.) Some things to consider: Before you leave Broken Bow/Hochatown, know that some of these routes are "remote" with no cell coverage, no gas stations, and no eateries in between towns. Make [...]

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 [...]