Beavers Bend Resort Park
& the Forest Heritage Center

If you want a history of the area and feel your kids need something educational this place will do the trick.  The lumber industry is the main industry of the area and this museum's main focus centers around that theme. 

Forest Heritage Center
The Heritage Center has 14 dioramas (painted by Harry Rossoll of Atlanta, Georgia, the artist who created Smokey Bear) that cover Prehistoric Forests, Caddo Indians, Papermaking in the South, 1940's Lumbering with logging camp displays, and Forest Appreciation.  The Heritage Center is full of antique forestry tools, wood art, and homestead memorabilia.

Admission is free.  Opened 364 days a year from 8am – 6pm.  Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture.

Swim Beach and Paddle Boats
For a diversion from swimming in Broken Bow Lake, the park has a swim beach on the river.  The bridge that crosses the river there is full of trout in case the kids just want to fish. Paddle boats and canoes are available for rent located just across the swim beach.  You can float or paddle down the river between the mountains and through the cypress.

Hiking Trails
There are 5 nature trails and over 12 miles of hiking trails located in Beavers Bend State Park ranging from 1 mile up to 5 mile trails.  Register at the forest heritage center or nature center before you begin.  These folks can tell you where to go. [More...]  

Beavers Bend Depot
Inside Beavers Bend State Park.  Follow the train signs.  Train rides, hay rides, and trail rides.  Privately owned.  (580) 494-6613.

Beaver Bend Wildlife Museum
Located at the entrance to Beavers Bend Resort Park.  The wildlife exhibits are indicative of Southeast Oklahoma.  Privately owned.  Opened M-Th and Saturdays from 10am-5pm.  On Fridays, stay opened until 7pm.  Small admission.  www.pine-net.com/nature.