Between the Red River basin and the Ouachita Mountains, the city of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, rests with a steady and vibrant beat. At this unique transition point between the sandstone slopes of the Ouachita Mountains and the fertile land of the Red River basin, the land of Broken Bow was originally owned by the Choctaw Nation before it was purchased by two brothers in 1911 who established a rapidly growing lumber company. Today, the appeal of this land is found in the paths around the Kiamichi and Ouachita Mountains through the Beavers Bend State Park and the still waters of Broken Bow Lake off the Mountain Fork River. Only a mile west of the lake lies Hochatown, a neighboring city that operates in sync with the wild lands and tourist appeals of Broken Bow. Autumn, especially in Broken Bow, is resplendent with vast lands of forests changing to fall colors, and the Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show will kick off in mid-November.
Sky Deck Cabin
The Sky Deck cabin is perched at a vantage point in the mountains. With two master suites, one private queen suite, one triple queen bedroom and 5.5 bathrooms, the cabin comfortably accommodates 12 people. The details such as the oversized showers, patio fire pit, cornhole, hot tub, coffee bar and air hockey table just add to the comfort and completeness of this location.
The cabin is only a few minutes from Hochatown and Broken Bow and less than half an hour from Broken Bow Lake.
But the star of the cabin is its namesake, the deck that leads to the sky. An elevated platform deck extends into the open air, a place to view sunsets and stars, right on top of the world. Resting in its large 2.5-acre lot, the cabin possesses a wild sense of peace and quiet with unadulterated views and pure night skies.
Loblolly Chocolates
Handcrafted in small batches, Loblolly is a chocolate connoisseur’s dream. This sweet shop (there’s a double meaning in that) offers everything from cookies, macarons, cake pops and brownies to caramel apples, fudge, brownies and truffles.
Pressa Italia
At their elegant farmhouse style location in Hochatown, restaurant and wine bar Pressa Italia serves authentic Italian cuisine. Chef Mike Owens’ menu offers daily-made wood-fired pizzas, fresh antipasti and incredible entrees.
Naaman's BBQ
At Naaman’s, customers can choose from an assortment of cleverly named sandwiches (such as the Redheaded step child or Butt on a Bun), a meat plate, brisket tacos, smoked salmon, sausage wrap, chicken fried steak, the list goes on. Their homestyle sides and desserts add another layer to the relaxed atmosphere. Naaman’s hits the mark with premium quality ingredients and cuts of meat and years of experience smoking, grilling and frying.
Beavers Bend Safari Park
This drive-thru animal park is home to 55+ species and 300+ animals. Their nearly two-mile-long roadway winds through the trees, streams and natural terrain where such animals as rhinos, bison, ostriches, zebras – and so many more – graze and watch the cars go by.
Next to the gift store and coffee shop are the homes of smaller friends such as lemurs, spider monkeys, otters, porcupines and kangaroos! This unique park also offers up-close interactions with the rhino, tortoises, kangaroos, or eland. Check out their Instagram for day-in-the-life videos at the park, the up-close photos of the new baby kudu will be sure to see you on traveling here if you’re on the fence.