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