Top Outdoor Locations of Texas
It holds to reason that a state as huge and diverse as Texas would be an excellent destination for outdoor journeys. Texas has hundreds of state parks accessible for lovers of fresh 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 most ancient stands of pine anywhere in the world. It is on Life Magazine's list of the "top places to see in the course of 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 restricted to hikers either. Many of them are accessible to mountain bikers, and the numerous trails keep hikers and bikers apart.
Three of the best parks to check out in this region 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 offered 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, especially if you enjoy hiking diversity. The dried up river beds, rocky ridges and deep lush underbrush make for a fascinating trekking adventure.
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