We've just returned from a long weekend at Beavers Bend State Park which is in southeast Oklahoma, one of the most beautiful parts of the state. The area is known for mountain views overlooking pristine Broken Bow Lake and the Mountain Fork River, both of which are prime spots for fishing and relaxing. We drove down last Thursday and returned on Monday rested and refreshed.
We had our own cabin retreat nestled in the pine forest and Grayson experienced several "firsts." He went fishing, roasted marshmallows on an open fire, met an owl, rode a train, had a caterpillar climb on his arm and, of course, was glued to his Nana and Popper (Michael's parents) every second of every day.
Here are a few of the highlights:
Meeting Park Pal (the state park mascot) with Nana. Surprisingly, he didn't freak out.
Touring the exhibits inside the Forest Heritage Center. Gotta love vintage Smokey the Bear.
Too distracted to pose. There was a live owl a few feet away.
Mr. Owl hanging out on the porch of the Forest Heritage Center.
Striking a pose with Mom at one of the cool wood carvings around the Forest Heritage Center.
Grayson's first cast. His face is priceless.
Hanging by the river with Nana.
Being pulled in a wagon is really the only way to travel.
Blowing bubbles by the cabin.
Swinging at the awesome playground with Nana.
A real, live caterpillar.
Fishing the Mountain Fork River with Daddy.
Daddy catches a blue gill.
Popper shows us how its done with this rainbow trout.
At the Beavers Bend Depot to ride the train.
Enjoying a gushy marshmallow
Grayson touching the cold water in the river
Fishing with Mom (his rod had a fake red fish on the end so he thought he was catching something)
Roasting marshmallows
The one that got away
2 comments:
Uh-oh, Grayson, Daddy got the big marshmellow!! Looks like a great time was had by all. Thanks for all the great pics and videos.
L, Pappa
Looks like so much fun! Glad you had such a great time. Looking forward to seeing you guys.
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