Outdoor Recreation in Texas
It holds to reason that a state as huge and varied as Texas would be a good destination for outdoor journeys. Texas has hundreds of state parks accessible for lovers of clean air and nature. McCurtain County is home to many of them.
McCurtain County contains some of the most pristine land in the area. It is home to the oldest stands of pine anyplace in the world. It is on Life Magazine's list of the "top places to visit throughout your lifetime." The county is covered with trails for all skill levels, ranging in length from one to 16 miles. Terrain also varies in intensity, from gentle, rolling flatlands to rugged mountain climbs. The trails aren't just limited to hikers either. Many of them are available to mountain bikers, and the several trails keep hikers and bikers apart.
Three of the best parks to go to in this area are Inks Lake, Garner, and Beaver's Bend. Beaver's Bend, in particular, is a good park for hiking and spending time. There are lodges available for rent for the less adventurous hiker, and many have a good view of the lake. Beaver's Bend is three hours away from Dallas in southwest Oklahoma, but is well worth the time it takes to get there, specifically if you love hiking diversity. The dried up river beds, rocky ridges and deep lush underbrush make for a thrilling trekking adventure.
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