Last week we went to southeast Oklahoma’s Beavers Bend State Park for a few nights. So we had only two full days and we packed a lot of fun during that time. Two hikes, a kayak ride, several dog walks and lots of sitting by the fire, making smores, grilling burgers, playing cornhole, and sitting in the hot tub.
The first hike was along the Mountain Fork River below the Broken Bow dam on what I think was an old logging road.
It was kind of fun paralleling the river.
The farther we went the smaller the trail became. It ends at about 1.5 miles in so it makes a good out and back route of about three miles.
The second hike was alongside the Broken Bow Lake formed by the dam. It was also fun.
And we went for a short kayak paddle on the Mountain Fork River just below the dam. I’m not much a kayaker but I was able to handle the little rapids they had right at first (most would call those rapids a ripple). It was calm water and there were not many people.
It was a very calm time.
It made for some great reflections.
You may notice however that I blew out the sky on these photos. Sorry excuse for Skywatch Friday, right! I have the technology to put whatever sky I want on but that seems like cheating. And you know here at Skywatch Friday, we are very inclusive our various skies, even the ones blown out by untalented amateurs.
Gray skies and all we had a great time.
I’m linking with Skywatch Friday and My Corner of the World.
,,,what a gorgeous spot.
Great to see the area through your camera lens.
Es un lindo parque. Te mando un beso.
Sounds like a nice relaxing weekend getaway. I love those sit-on-top kayaks. They’re more stable. Now that we’re back in TN, we can’t wait to go hiking and kayaking. Have a great weekend!
Idyllic photos ~ thanks,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Oh wow, love these pictures. Great captures.
I love those white trees in the water. Looks like fun was had by all and thankfully no tornadoes in that area of OK while you were there.
Lovely way to spend a weekend!
It looks like a delightful place. The reflections on the water look like paintings.
Beautiful place to hike and enjoy the outdoors.
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What a serene place to paddle. Rapids like ripples would be my preferred path to travel. 🙂
Sounds like a fun getaway, love the photos.
Take care, have a great weekend.
Great shots.
A stunning location to explore nature and partake in outdoor activities, Yogi.
Fantastic photos as always.
Its always enchanting to walk through nature and enjoy chirping birds
Sounds like fun!
Beautiful trail photos – paths through the trees look so inviting
What a wonderful spot. I’ve never been in a kayak!
That looks like a fun time. I especially like the look of those hikes and the idea of a hot tub soak when completed!
The water looks so peaceful. Summer where you are looks amazing, glad you are all having a great time.
Amazing place, Awesome clicks.
Happy Weekend.
That’s a place where I could spend weeks and weeks and your doing list sounds so great to me!