{"id":8350,"date":"2018-04-04T17:29:09","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T17:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/five-reasons-to-visit-beavers-bend-in-the-springtime\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:01:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:01:59","slug":"five-reasons-to-visit-beavers-bend-in-the-springtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/five-reasons-to-visit-beavers-bend-in-the-springtime\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons to Visit Beavers Bend in the Springtime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rejoice! Spring has arrived\u2014and with it, one of the best times of the year to discover the natural wonders that lie around the Beavers Bend. From the blooming of thousands of dogwood trees to the abundance of delicious seasonal produce (strawberries!), here are five reasons to plan a spring getaway to Beavers Bend.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/activities\/watersports\/fishing\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"fishing at lower mountain fork river\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19440 size-full\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MCTA_Blog2.gif\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1) The Fishing Conditions.<\/h3>\n<p>First, let\u2019s be real: Beavers Bend has some of the <a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/activities\/watersports\/fishing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best fishing in the state<\/a>, no matter the season. The Mountain Fork Rivers are stocked year-round with trout and draw serious fly fishers from all over the country. But spring has the best weather, with average lows and highs ranging from the mid 50s to the mid 80s\u2014which means you have a perfectly crisp chill to slowly wake you up in the mornings, followed by pleasantly balmy afternoons that will make it difficult to call it a day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/directory\/idabel-farmers-market\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Get fresh local produce from the Valliant Farmers Market.\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9156\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/farmers-market-17-1024x768-1.jpg\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2) The Local Produce.<\/h3>\n<p>Crisp green beans. Crunchy cucumbers. Summer squash (don\u2019t let the name fool you). The heavenly trinity of blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. We all know spring yields some of the best Oklahoma produce\u2014and those aren\u2019t the half of it. The fruits and vegetables of Beavers Bend\u2019s rich soil can be found (and purchased) all over the area, including at the Idabel Farmers Market and the Valliant Farmers Market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/activities\/outdoor-adventure\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"beavers bend forest\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19441 size-full\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MCTA_Blog1-1.gif\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3) Witnessing Nature\u2019s Renewal.<\/h3>\n<p>Beavers Bend is home to some of the most <a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/activities\/outdoor-adventure\/hiking\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">breathtaking and varied natural beauty<\/a> in the state. Rich hues of green blanket the densely forested rolling hills of the Ouachita Mountains, the majestic wildlife reappear, and thousands of dogwood trees bloom in the Idabel area\u2014a gorgeous sight commemorated annually with the <a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/event\/idabel-dogwood-days-festival\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Idabel Dogwood Days Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/event\/10th-annual-red-slough-birding-convention\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"birding in broken bow\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19444\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC5985-1024x683-1.jpg\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4) The Festivals and Community Events.<\/h3>\n<p>As the weather warms, Beavers Bend bustles with opportunities to get to know your neighbors and experience the area culture. April has the <a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/event\/beavers-bend-kayak-classic\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Beavers Bend Kayak Classic<\/a> and the Girls Gone Wine Golf Tournament, May features the <a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/event\/10th-annual-red-slough-birding-convention\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10th Annual Red Slough Birding Convention<\/a>, and June brings the <a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/event\/owa-chito-student-art-show\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Owa-Chito Student Art Show<\/a>, among many others. For a full list of upcoming festivals and gatherings, visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/event\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Events Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/stay\/cabin\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"cabins in broken bow\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19442 size-full\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MCTA_Blog3.gif\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5) The Cabins Are Extra Fresh.<\/h3>\n<p>Make no mistake, the <a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/cabin-management\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cabin owners and managers<\/a> around here take great pride in hosting visitors and always keep their properties squeaky clean and stocked with the necessities. But there\u2019s something about that first spring stay\u2014the newness of off-season touch-ups and improvements, the buzz of the forest coming alive, and, of course, the allure of an outdoor hot tub session on a mild evening. Don\u2019t forget to look up and experience the otherworldly glow of a star-filled night sky\u2014you definitely don\u2019t see stars like this in the city. What\u2019s more, the cabins come in all shapes and sizes, with options ideal for everything from honeymoons to family vacations to company retreats.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Need more reasons to discover what\u2019s around the Beavers Bend? Poke around our website to get the scoop on outdoor recreation, dining, nightlife, and one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/visitmccurtaincounty.com\/activities\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"plan your trip in Beavers Bend\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16260\" height=\"52\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MCTA-plan-your-trip-light-blue-2.png\" width=\"216\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rejoice! Spring has arrived\u2014and with it, one of the best times of the year to discover the natural wonders that lie around the Beavers Bend. 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