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Gas prices and higher grocery bills do not mean the end of Dallas / Fort Worth (the Metroplex) road trip for the family. Where can I find an alternative to the Metroplex area family vacation spots? Where can the budget conscious family go during the fall months for a weekend week? The answer: Beavers Bend Resort Park in South County Oklahoma McCurtain, just three hours by car – less than a tank of gas outside Dallas. The area was chosen for the LIFE Magazine as one of 100 sites "to see in your life and Getaways Best The Dallas Observer" of Dallas. "

Once you arrive, the Beavers Bend Resort Park area your home base. There is lodging and cabins for every budget. Examine Then, at low cost in the region, and offer many free. Most everything your heart desires is either in the park itself or nearby in the towns of Idabel, Hochatown, Vaillant and Broken Bow. Children will be a blast and your bank account will thank you profusely.

Here are 10 tips for finding alternative low cost or free attractions in Dallas, Texas:

Tip 1: Watch the eagles fly: Witness the eagles at a hike through the Mountain Fork River and Broken Bow Lake. Walking Tours start at the center of the park at 9 am on Saturday during the autumn months. The experience is fun and education! You learn that thousands of eagles migrate south and settle where they are in open water and abundant food. Because of the abundance of lakes and rivers in winter and mild temperatures, McCurtain County Oklahoma is particularly attractive to these magnificent birds.

Tip # 2: Visit a nature center: Beavers Bend Resort Park Nature Center offers horse-drawn carriages and history of the bonfire on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Tip 3: Test your skills in arts and crafts: Also the nature center, which is open all day on weekends, children can make arts and crafts (services, always). Take your gifts House in hand with you when you leave.

Tip # 4: Learn about native forests: Forest Heritage Park Museum you and the children learn about the native forests in the region since the time of the dinosaurs to the present.

Tip # 5: Go green: dive into the practice of wildlife conservation in the museum's wildlife park.

Tip # 6: Visit an arts and Trades: The Beavers Bend Folk Festival and Craft Show, held in November shows old Timey arts and crafts. More than 70 exhibitors presented their trades, skills and food for all three days.

Tip # 7: Experience of a fair: The County Fair is held in close McCurtain free in the center of Idabel in October. The five day festival includes many opportunities to let out your inner "American Idol" talent competition in series, with all sorts of acts, singers, dancers, etc. The characteristics of baked goods just Cook-off, tractor driving contest, contests Beauty, carnival and of course, a livestock show.

Tip # 8: Rub elbows (slightly) with cowboys famous song: So in Idabel, do not forget to visit the Roy Rogers and Gene Autry Museum. But the first call is a personal project of Idabel resident who runs the attraction your home.

Tip # 9: Become an expert on food eggplant: Just outside Idabel, a short distance is honey Bear Ranch, which sells organic meat and products and offers cooking classes such as "All you can do with eggplant. It even has a mini-zoo for children.

Tip # 10: More information on the indigenous peoples of the region: Do not leave Idabel until you've saw the Red River Museum, where you can learn more about the Indians that once inhabited the McCurtain County southeast Oklahoma.

Thanks Dallas, Texas attractions often costing an arm and a leg, why not go in the car and visit their neighbors across the river in the neighboring county McCurtain? With all the low cost and free attractions available, you will end up saving money for his visit to one of the most beautiful areas naturally rich in history.

Find out more about McCurtain County Oklahoma for your next family trip by visiting: http://www.mcfamilyfun.com/

I'm going to camp this weedend what all should I bring?

I have a tent, sleeping bag, socks, towels and clothing. Is there anything else I need? The food is over!

Here's a site with a checklist may give some ideas. Good luck Have fun. Http: / / / www.lovetheoutdoors.com camping / Checklists.htm

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