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Broken Bow

Broken Bow is a wonderful place for a family getaway. My family and I take a mini vacation to Broken Bow every summer to just get away and relax. There are so many beautiful sceneries. The smell of fresh air and outdoors. Broken Bow is a peaceful environment, You can hear the wind blowing through the pine trees, birds chirping. There are so many activities for families to choose from, such as hiking, swimming, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, hunting, boating, water sports, ATV trails, horseback riding, golfing, and many picnic areas. It is guaranteed with all of these activities, You and your family will not have a chance to get bored. My time at Broken Bow was so much fun. My family and I had so many options of activities. We went kayaking on the Mountain Fork River. The water was a little chilly, but it felt wonderful in the hot summer sun. We also went fishing and it was a wonderful time. It was so relaxing, just listening to the river run and the fish jumping. Broken Bow is a wonderful place for all ages. I believe for the most part that broken bow is mainly known for family events. Such as family vacations, family reunions, or a simple family getaway. My family and I make a trip to Broken Bow every summer to have a family getaway for a few days. We always have a wonderful time and we are never disappointed. Broken Bow has so many options for places to stay, Ranging from beautiful luxurious cabins, hotels, RV parks, and camping sites. Any of the places you choose to stay, will not disappoint. Many people that travel to Broken Bow usually stay in the cabins, there are many to choose from. Others stay in the camp grounds and RV parks. It is much more peaceful staying in these places because they are often secluded and off the road. With that being said, it is easier to enjoy nature at its finest. My family and I always stay in the beautiful cabins. The cabins also have things to keep you occupied for your stay. Such as pool tables, dart boards, Foosball table, and hot tubs. These cabins are wonderful, I highly recommend them. Here is a just one link for cabins, though there are many more sites for Broken Bow cabins! https://www.beaversbendlodging.com/three-bedroom/ There are many places to eat in Broken Bow. But instead of naming all the places to eat, I will only mention the top picks. Grateful head pizza is a wonderful place. Their pizza are made in a real brick oven and let me be the first to inform you, they are amazing! They also have many different types of pizza to choose from, and they also have hot wing that are also very delicious. Another place that I would recommend would be Papa Pablanos Mexican Restaurant. This may be one of the best Mexican restaurants that I have been to. They have such a big menu to choose from and it is very affordable food. They also get your order out in a very timely matter. My family and I always eat at these two restaurants while we in Broken Bow. Broken Bow is located in McCurtain County. Broken Bow Oklahoma got named by Herman and Fred Dierks, they named it after Broken Bow, Nebraska. The Choctaws previously owned the land that is now known as Broken Bow. Broken Bow has far more historical facts that people can look into. Maintaining the location of Broken Bow is very important. Broken Bow attracts so many tourist and families. Broken Bow is very family oriented. There are so many families that travel to Broken Bow for vacations. If Broken Bow was no longer around people would have to travel a lot further just to go on vacations. Here is a link to Broken Bow state park, I highly recommend this wonderful place! http://www.beaversbend.com/ 

Mountain Fork River: http://visitmccurtaincounty.com/fireapp-content/uplaods/2014/01/mountainforkpark.jpg

People Kayaking: http://i.ytimg.com/vi/BVj3N0Ggplc/maxresdefault.jpg

Beavers Bend Swimming Area: http://www.shopoklahoma.com/beaversbswimbeach2.jpg

People Hiking http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kAcSTeXj9lk/UdHQ9XrzBBI/AAAAAAAAADQ/OJ9Smae_Fks/s800/hiking-with-packs.jpg

Broken Bow Lake http://www.swt.usace.army.mil/portals/41/siteimages/lakes/brokenbow/23a.jpg

Map http://www.visitbrokenbow.com/images/okc_map.gif 

15 Steps to Take for Packing the Perfect Hiking Backpack

1.       Choosing the right backpack.

2.       Choose the smallest lightest backpack possible, but is big enough for all of your supplies.

3.       Use stuff sacks to pack. These are very light weight and durable. They also keeps things separated.

4.       Packing necessary supplies. Such as food and water, cooking supplies, first aid kit, sleeping bag, tent, etc.

5.       Avoid packing things that you do not need. It will only weigh you down.

6.       Pack survival items. Just in case, such as a mirror, flashlight, map, compass, pocket knife, flint or lighter.

7.       Organize all of your items by weight. All of the lighter weight items together, medium weight items together, and the heavier items together.

8.       Pack smart, consolidate your items when packing. Example: Large pot; pack things inside the pot.

9.       Pack your sleeping bag on top of your backpack.

10.   Pack the lightest items first, so that the lightest items are at the bottom of your backpack.

11.   Pack the heaviest items last so the will be closest to your back.

12.   Keep your essentials close so that they are easy to access.  

13.   Attach what items you can to the outside of your backpack.

14.   Get a backpack cover, this will protect your backpack and contents inside.

15.   You have successfully packed a hiking backpack.

Work Cited

http://www.beaversbendlodging.com/three-bedroom/

"Broken Bow | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture." Broken Bow | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017. <http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=BR020>.