Hochatown – The Perfect Vacation Spot to Kick off your New Year’s Resolution to get in shape!
The top resolution made year after year is to exercise more. Planning a vacation or quick getaway can be stressful when you are wondering how you will be able to get your steps in, stay active, and stick to a meal plan while enjoying yourself.
Look no further than Hochatown, also known as Broken Bow in Oklahoma. This small mountain and lake town is full of beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, cool restaurants, and luxurious cabins. In the winter, Hochatown looks more like Colorado than Oklahoma.
About Hochatown
Hochatown is a small town in southeast Oklahoma that’s known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. The area is home to Beavers Bend State Park, which offers hiking, camping, fishing, and boating opportunities.
Within Beavers Bend State Park is Broken Bow Lake, a lake admired by people for its clean, clear water and natural beauty! Broken Bow Lake is fed by the Mountain Fork River which is a favorite among hikers, kayakers, and fly fishermen.
The park is home to many native animals like beavers, deer, and bald eagles.
Hochatown is also home to many great wineries, restaurants, and shops. Hochatown is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and experience some of Oklahoma’s natural beauty.
Outdoor Activities
Beavers Bend State Park has trails for hikers of all levels and interests. The Friends Trail Loop is one of the newest trails. It is a 1.5-mile loop that is considered moderate level. It is popular for hiking and running. No matter your fitness level or goals, there is a trail for everyone.
Other popular trails include:
- Skyline Trail: 9.5 miles
- Lookout Mountain Loop: 2.9 miles
- Tree Trail: 1.2 miles
- Cedar Bluff Nature Trail: 0.9 miles
- Lakeview Lodge Trail: 3.5 miles
- Beaver Lodge Nature Trail: 3 miles
- Deer Crossing Trail: 3.9 miles
Horseback Riding
What better way to explore the National Park than by horseback? You can make a reservation for horseback riding with companies such as Riverman Trail Rides. They offer one-hour, two hours, or day trips. This is a popular activity so just be sure to make reservations. Explore the foothills of the mountains as you follow trails that will take you through the forest. Added bonus, horseback riding can burn up to 200 calories an hour.
Play a Round of Golf
Cedar Creek Golf Course at Beavers Bend is one of the most beautiful courses in the state. It is a public golf course on the shores of Broken Bow Lake, about nine miles north of the city of Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
The course has eighteen holes with a par of 72 and offers bent grass greens, Bermuda grass tees and fairways, a putting green, a driving range, and a pro shop with cart and club rentals. The course is surrounded by pine forests and deep blue water.
Back to the Cabin
After an active day outside exploring the beauty of Hochatown, what better way to relax than in the hot tub at your vacation home? Our homes include all the amenities you would expect for a first-class experience.
Sit on the deck snuggled in a blanket and take in the calmness and views, or enjoy the crisp cool nights relaxing around the fire pit. Hochatown offers the perfect balance of active days and relaxing nights. We can’t wait to host you!
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