Those dog days of
summer are here: time to relax, spend quality time with family, get
away from the stress of everyday life, and maybe even embark on a new
adventure. Sit back and relax because here's a great trip already
planned and budgeted for you!
First, pick your
4 days and 3 nights and reserve cabin 1,2,3, or 4 at Wilderness
Lakefront Resort Broken Bow Cabins (www.wildernesslakefrontresort.com)
or call 580-241-5304. The cabins have a kitchen with all of the
utensils and dishes you'll need to make healthy meals for your
family. Plus, the kids will love the swimming pool, the hiking
trails, and close access to the water for fishing! There's a great
fire pit gazebo where you can have s'mores
for dessert or hang out in the pavilion and watch deer, turkey, and
humming birds.
Now, decide what
food you'll pack for your meals: hotdogs, hamburgers, macaroni and
cheese, eggs, bacon, lunch meat, bread, chicken, steaks, veggies for
salad. Don't forget the marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham
crackers! Once you take care of the food, you'll just need to get
the suitcases packed (don't forget sunscreen and insect repellent),
and you'll be ready to go!
Day 1-
When you arrive at your cabin, you'll want to spend that afternoon
hanging out by the pool, unwinding, relaxing, maybe take a leisurely
hike on the trails or read a good book in the pavilion. Be sure to
get a good night's rest because tomorrow is full of adventure! And
luckily... this place is so peaceful I bet you've never slept better
in your life!
Day 2 –
Today you're going to canoe down the Mountain Fork River and ride the
rapids! It's a 4 hour trip
Day 3 –
Today you're going over to Beavers Bend Marina to rent a boat for a
couple of hours to get out on the lake. Fishing, skiing, tubing, or
just trolling along, you'll love the being on the water and the
scenic views. Afterward, you can relax on the Beavers Bend train
ride that winds though the state park, where you'll see wildlife, the
lake, and streams. When the ride is over, go to the swimming area
for a picnic and a little swim to cool off! Nothing beats a good
competition! See who wins at miniature golf! Then, head over to the
Forest Heritage center and learn about the logging industry, the
geography, and view one-of-a-kind -art. You'll also want to stop in
the gift shop to get a little memento. Now you see why so many
people visit Beavers Bend every year! But, it's time to go back to
your cabin and relax before you head down to the water for some
evening fishing! It's your last night at the cabins, so you'll want
to enjoy s'mores by the fire while telling ghost stories before
bedtime!
Day 4 –
It's time to pack up and load the car, but don't worry, you'll still
have lots of fun before you get home! First, you'll head over to the
Wildlife Museum and learn about all the animals in the exhibit and
how they survive in the wild. Then, head over to Idabel to the
Museum of the Red River and check out the Family Learning Center
where you'll experience hands-on work stations for interactive family
learning. The time spent learning together will give you plenty to
talk about on your drive home.
What a trip!
You've been canoeing, horseback riding, boating, hiking, fishing,
swimming, learning about the forest, cultures, and wildlife, cooking
out, relaxing, staying in an authentic log cabin and spending quality
time with your family, building memories that will last a lifetime!
Budget $
975.57 (Based on family of 4 all over 12, paying adult prices. Your
budget may differ.)
Gas
- $97.92 (20 miles per gal. @ $3.60)
Food
- $125
Cabin
- $310.65
Horseback
Riding - $140
Canoeing
- $80
Boat
Rental - $159
Train
Ride - $23
Miniature
golf - $12
Forest
Heritage Center – Free
Wildlife
Museum - $28
Museum
of the Red River—Free
Wilderness
Lakefront Resort – Broken Bow Cabins
580-241-5304
Entertainment
Contact Information
Beavers
Bend
Train
– 580-494-6613 15-20 minutes $5 children/seniors 5.75 for adults
Tuesday – Sunday
Miniature
golf – 580-494-6512 $3 adults, $2 children 12 over = adult
Guided
Fishing – 3 people $350
580-236-4451
Boat
rental
580-494-6455
Cedar
Creek golf course
18
holes – with cart $35, twilight rate at 3PM $25
(580)
494-6456
Canoes
580-306-3482
Horseback
Riding
580-236-9033
Wildlife
Museum
580-494-6193
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