{"id":8436,"date":"2021-11-17T15:36:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T15:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/10-ways-to-shake-up-family-time-in-beavers-bend-2\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:43:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:43:26","slug":"10-ways-to-shake-up-family-time-in-beavers-bend-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.icgadv.com\/directory\/10-ways-to-shake-up-family-time-in-beavers-bend-2\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Shake Up Family Time in Beavers Bend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fun for every age and interest. Family-sized luxury cabins. And plenty of nature to go around. Simply put, there\u2019s no better place to shake up family time than Beavers Bend, Oklahoma.\u00a0<\/span>
\nPlus, the <\/span>Visit Beavers Bend app<\/span><\/a> has all the activity ideas to kickstart your stay.<\/span>
\nSo grab the beef jerky and start planning that playlist. Here are the top 10 ways to shake up your next family road trip.\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/b>1. Book a Big Cabin<\/b>
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\nWhether a quaint stay or a mansion in the mountains, your family\u2019s <\/span>dream cabin<\/span><\/a> awaits. And so do all of the luxury amenities.\u00a0<\/span>
\n2. Go Off-The-Beaten Path<\/b>
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\nStrap on your hiking boots and explore <\/span>miles of trails<\/span><\/a> through beautiful Beavers Bend State park. There\u2019s a trek for every age and experience level.<\/span>
\n3. Book a Fly Fishing Guide<\/b>
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\nEvery kid remembers their first catch. But they\u2019ll never forget reeling in a <\/span>record-breaking rainbow trout<\/span><\/a>. Fish kissing optional.\u00a0<\/span>
\n4. Head Upstream<\/b>
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\nIf the weather\u2019s right, <\/span>rent a few tandem kayaks<\/span><\/a> and paddle the Lower Mountain Fork\u2019s crystal clear waters.<\/span>
\n5. Fly Through the Pines<\/b>
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\nTake the family tree to new heights with a zipline tour over <\/span>Broken Bow Lake<\/span><\/a>. Just be sure to <\/span>book in advance<\/span><\/a>, especially during the summer or on a school break.\u00a0<\/span>
\n6. Ride in Style<\/b>
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\nAll aboard! <\/span>Beavers Bend Depot<\/span><\/a> features a one-of-a-kind train ride through the park. We won\u2019t tattle if you call it a hike.<\/span>
\n7. Book a Tee Time at Idabel Country Club<\/b>
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\nGolfers of all ages welcome, <\/span>no membership needed<\/span><\/a>. Even if you\u2019re not swinging for the greens, the towering pines are a sight to see.\u00a0<\/span>
\n8. Taste Oklahoma\u2019s Top Chicken Fried Steak<\/b>
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\nVoted Oklahoma\u2019s Best by USA Today, <\/span>The Red B<\/span><\/a>\u2019s gravy-smothered comfort food kicks family dinner out of its comfort zone.\u00a0<\/span>
\n9. Explore Hochatown<\/b>
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\nGem mining<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Raccoon petting<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Ice cream eating<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Mini golf playing<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Souvenir shopping<\/span><\/a>. There\u2019s so much to do on this small town stretch of Highway 259.\u00a0<\/span>
\n10. Strike Up the Campfire<\/b>
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\nHot dogs and gooey s\u2019mores are a campfire must, but don\u2019t be afraid to shake things up with campfire cornbread or tin foil packet dinners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alright, this trip won\u2019t plan itself. Book that cabin, then download the <\/b>Visit Beavers Bend app<\/b><\/a> and #GetHereAlready.<\/b><\/p>\n

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COVID-19 UPDATE<\/b>
\nAs a county, we\u2019re continuing to do our part to help keep people healthy. From social distancing and keeping cabins squeaky clean to setting up hand-washing stations and offering To-Go services \u2013 the efforts to help you still get the most out of your time here, while being smart are going strong.<\/span><\/p>\n