SE Oklahoma

[Oklahoma Couple]

We just finished a short get away to the southeastern part of OK (McCurtain County Wilderness Area between Broken Bow and Smithville OK). Although the region hasn't had rain in about four months it’s still green and beautiful (but very sparsely populated). Of course, being sparsely populated provides lots of opportunities for sunbathing and enjoying the outdoors naturally. Due to the lack of roads, especially in the national forest areas, the best way to explore the area is by canoe. Unfortunately the lack of lack of rain meant the rivers were way down so exploring for good private sunning spots was limited at best. However, if the latest gulf hurricane brings some much needed rain to the area that problem should go away soon. The rain will also help reduce the extremely high fire risk that the area has right now. All in all, a truly beautiful part of the state. There are loads of rental cabins in the area in about any price range you’re looking for. Lots of RV spots as well. The area did appear a bit conservative so we’d recommend discretion but the area is still well worth the trip. The drive down from I-40 through several national forest areas is beautiful as well. Enjoy!

[Oklahoma Couple]

We just finished a short get away to the southeastern part of OK (McCurtain County Wilderness Area between Broken Bow and Smithville OK). Although the region hasn't had rain in about four months it’s still green and beautiful (but very sparsely populated). Of course, being sparsely populated provides lots of opportunities for sunbathing and enjoying the outdoors naturally. Due to the lack of roads, especially in the national forest areas, the best way to explore the area is by canoe. Unfortunately the lack of lack of rain meant the rivers were way down so exploring for good private sunning spots was limited at best. However, if the latest gulf hurricane brings some much needed rain to the area that problem should go away soon. The rain will also help reduce the extremely high fire risk that the area has right now. All in all, a truly beautiful part of the state. There are loads of rental cabins in the area in about any price range you’re looking for. Lots of RV spots as well. The area did appear a bit conservative so we’d recommend discretion but the area is still well worth the trip. The drive down from I-40 through several national forest areas is beautiful as well. Enjoy!

[Buzzer]

http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gifUnless I'm badly mistaken, a jon-boat drws less water than a canoe. Would that be a better option?

[curmudgeon]

Ya'll need to be careful getting off the beaten path in SE Ok. Bad things can happen if you stumble onto somebody's field of grass or moonshine still!

[Oklahoma Couple]

Buzzer

Good idea about the Jon boat. Unfortunately the rivers are so low that there are stretches where the water is only a narrow trickle between large rock formations. We litterly had to carry the canoe over some spots that we're almost dry. Here's hoping for rain!

[Oklahoma Couple]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by curmudgeon:
Ya'll need to be careful getting off the beaten path in SE Ok. Bad things can happen if you stumble onto somebody's field of grass or moonshine still! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I appreciate your advice. After reading your note I talked with some folks who were originally from that area. They fully agreed with you. Their advice was to stay along the river itself and not venture to far off from the shore line. Thanks!