| Would you like to rekindle the romance with a | | | | more elegant log homes. If you want to leave the |
| mountain vacation where you and your significant | | | | stress of planning behind, some cabins even have |
| other can cuddle under the stars while breathing fresh, | | | | concierge service and will make sure you fridge is |
| mountain air? Or would you rather spend your | | | | stocked with food and wine when you arrive. |
| vacation watching the setting sun turn crystalline water | | | | The accommodations in the Beavers Bend State Park |
| into liquid gold while you relax in a lounge chair beneath | | | | area have everything you need for a romantic |
| the sun's warmth? Believe it or not, you can get both | | | | vacation. Soak your cares away in a bubbling hot tub |
| vacations in the same spot. Southeastern Oklahoma's | | | | on your deck while the stars twinkle overhead. Wrap |
| McCurtain County - the Beavers Bend State Park | | | | a warm quilt around the both of you and snuggle in |
| area - offers the best of both worlds when you are | | | | front of a roaring fire as you share a midnight glass of |
| looking for a hidden romantic getaway. | | | | champagne. Watch shooting stars leave their trails |
| The mountains | | | | against a dark sky. |
| Many people may not consider Oklahoma when | | | | The water |
| thinking about a couple's vacation, but the area is a | | | | Broken Bow Lake at Beavers Bend State Park |
| slice of paradise when it comes to romance and | | | | boasts some of the cleanest and clearest waters of |
| relaxation. The Kiamichi Mountains which are part of | | | | any lake in the United States. In fact, it is so clear that |
| the Ouachita National Forest, whose name derives | | | | swimmers can see their toes down to six feet or |
| from a Native American word meaning "good hunting | | | | deeper. |
| grounds," rise gracefully against the Oklahoma sky, | | | | Water activities abound here. Pack a cooler into a |
| creating breathtaking, smoky-blue vistas surrounded by | | | | canoe or kayak and explore the many coves around |
| thick forests of pine, oak, and hickory. In the autumn, | | | | the lake. Take your pick of swimming, snorkeling, |
| the leaves give a fiery glow of golds and bronzes and | | | | kayaking, jet-skiing, or just lounging on the banks as the |
| crimsons. | | | | water laps gently at your toes. If you are into scuba |
| If you want to go on a romantic road trip, take the | | | | diving, the lake's deep, unique rock formations and |
| Talimena Scenic Drive, one of the most beautiful in the | | | | valleys make for a spectacular, fresh-water, scuba |
| nation. Winding through the mountains, the road even | | | | diving experience. |
| runs across the tops of some of the peaks, offering | | | | If you enjoy the serenity and challenge of fishing, cast |
| incredible views. Pack a lunch and stop at a scenic | | | | for brown and rainbow trout in one of the best trout |
| spot for a quiet picnic where you may hear nothing but | | | | fisheries in the US. The Glover and Mountain Fork |
| the birds and breeze in the background. | | | | Rivers are loaded with trout and can be fished from |
| Bird-watching and hiking are also popular activities in | | | | the banks or by wading. You can also fish for walleye, |
| the area. For ornithologists, bird-watching is splendid in | | | | crappie, catfish or largemouth bass on Broken Bow |
| this region. In the Red Slough Wildlife Management | | | | Lake. If you are beginners to the angling world, don't |
| Area birders have sighted over 270 different species | | | | worry. Nearby guides can assist you and rent you any |
| including many that are rare to Oklahoma. While hiking, | | | | needed equipment. |
| you may also see deer, raccoons, bald eagles and | | | | As you can see, the best of both vacation worlds |
| maybe even a black bear. | | | | exists in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The area is |
| For a romantic place to stay, consider the Beavers | | | | considered a hidden gem, but now you are in on the |
| Bend State Park area and its surrounding areas of | | | | secret. Pack your bags and spend a romantic |
| Hochatown and Broken Bow. You can rent | | | | weekend in beautiful southeastern Oklahoma. |
| accommodations ranging from cozy cabins to larger, | | | | |