HIKE TRAILS WIND AROUND cold, clear ripples and falls on Mt. Fork River.  Fishermen spin the early morning coves of Broken Bow and Pine Creek Lakes with mists rising from lake water as it hits crisp AIR.  Hip deep in the cold current of Evening Hole, sport trout fisherpersons try to out fox the wily rainbow.

    Red Slough (wildlife preserve south of Idabel) and National Wildlife Refuge (wildlife preserve south of Broken Bow) are awash with color as migrating birds put on a show.  Birders with spotting scopes in overlook towers await twilight as flocks roost. Designed for birders, Red Slough is the newest tourist attraction in McCurtain County. Species of waterfowl and waterflora abound in dammed tributaries of Red and Little Rivers forming shallow lakes teeming with forage for migrating water birds.  Some species winter over in the lush vegetation and mild climates. You can really add to your bird life list with a field trip here in fall or early spring.

    Students are able to complete 4 year, plus advanced degree,  college:  Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Idabel Campus.  www.se.edu/mccurtain. Kiamichi Vo-Tech www.okktc.org  offers a variety of continuing ed courses and technical training skills. 

Little Dixie Transit, public transportation, will come to homes and businesses to transport persons who cannot, or prefer not to, drive. 

We have a vibrant business community with active and vital civic clubs, schools with high academic standards and a variety of athletic and music programs. There is even a school robotics team with NASA backing.  www.idabelps.org

Our Medical community is expanding with a several  million dollar renovation to McCurtain Memorial Hospital to include out patient clinics and after hours services. And now the plans are in the works for a new rehab center.  New to the hospital is a stroke/cardiac center that specializes in early treatment of life saving, state of the art medicines and treatment for stroke victums.

We have a Museum of the Red River dedicated to preserving the cultures of the world.  An extensive collection of ancient ceramics, textiles, clothing and artifacts are on display in rotating galleries.  A dinosaur dug up right here in McCurtain County is in an awesome display room of its own.  There are weaving classes, pottery, paper making, jewelery making, photography quilting, beading and a variety of hands on things to do scheduled throughout the year.  There are children's programs taught by two retired teachers (both have 30 years teaching experience and both have masters degrees in early childhood education).  They have more energy and enthusiasm than the kids. 

Travels around the world are sponsored by the Museum.  They have tripped together to the great wall of China, Peru, Brazil, the Amazon delta and other exotic destinations to study cultures around the world.  This November they went to the great museums of Europe in England, France and Spain.  Currently the Museum is one of the sponsors of an important dig in the mountains of Chili.  The trips are open to the public to go along for the greatest adventure of your life.  School kids, couples, retirees and singles say they have formed a common bond as they traipsed around the world together on a Museum of the Red River Trip. 

The Museum hosts local events from wedding receptions to banquets to community meetings.  The Mary H. Herron Community Convention Center is now completed.  There is plenty of room for conventions and seminars bringing folks together from all across the world.  Looking for that special gift?  You won't believe those special gifts found in the Museum Gift Shop, from out of print collectible books, Native American ceramics and jewelry,  to blown glass necklaces as well as educational board games and toys.  www.museumoftheredriver.org Now featured is a neat exhibit of Christmas trees sponsered by the local civic groups and business community.

We have great shopping here with  Sherman's Shoes that carries jewelery by Brighton, shoes by Born, and other top brands seen in upscale shops.  There is fancy luggage, work boots and sports gear.  For decorating we have Something Special and the Design Team of Debbie and Beverly who will come to your home and accessorize with delightful new items and color schemes.  Call them to "Christmas'ize" your new home. In Broken Bow there is a quaint shop called Youngbloods that has every thing from Kitchen supplies to flip flops, designer baby clothes and bags by Vera Bradley.  We have great places to shop for furniture, Appliances, Equipment for lawn and garden and we have neat places to buy the latest in clothes.  The new Wal-Mart Super Center is a one stop shop.  Downtown we have garden grown vegetables in the Farmer's Market and we have many well priced and well stocked grocery stores that will custom cut your meats and get fruits for you by the case if you are interested in canning.

We have thriving churches and a wonderful blend of cultures represented in our diverse population.  Contact the Idabel Chamber of Commerce and the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce for complete listings of shopping in the area. WWW.IDABELCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.COM  WWW.BROKENBOWCHAMBER.COM

    Why would anybody want to live anywhere else?  We have it all.  Call us and let us show you what is beautiful about rural America in McCurtain County, OK.  

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now accepting listings for spring and summer.

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION PRESENTED BY CRAIN REALTY AND GLASSON & SONS was a great success. This is new at Crain Realty.  If you would consider selling your property by auction contact Mike Crain, Broker at 580-286-5395 .   In today's market this may be an answer for a quick sell.

WE ARE LOCATED AT 121 N. CENTRAL, IDABEL, OK.  WE ARE ACROSS STREET WEST OF MCCURTAIN COUNTY COURT HOUSE AND ACROSS THE STREET SOUTH OF THE IDABEL POST OFFICE.  OFFICE HOURS ARE 9-5 M-F.  WEEKENDS AND AFTER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT.

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We specialize in helping "first time" home buyers through the home purchasing process.  We have put some tips like home inspections, Fica scores and what is escrow buttons on the left to help you.  Come in to our office and let us help familiarize you with the home buying process and get you well on your way to homeownership.  CLICK THROUGH THE BUTTONS AT THE LEFT: RESIDENTIAL, HOMES ON ACRES, RESORT.  SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE CALL US 580-286-5395 . HAVE MIKE, THE BROKER, GUIDE YOU THROUGH GETTING PRE-QUALIFIED THEN SET UP  VIEWING APPOINTMENTS FOR THE PROPERTIES YOU LIKE. 

contact Mike Crain for pre-qualification information at gocrainrealty@yahoo.com 

If you are a commercial buyer,    Mike Crain, Broker has more than 30 years experience in commercial property in the area.

we are currently listing commercial property and would like to talk to you if you are ready to sell commercial property in the IDABEL/BROKEN BOW AREA.

ABOUT CRAIN REALTY:

• First, you'll want an agent ready and able to make a fulltime commitment to you. I can and will do that. Both my wife, Ambia and I work full time in real estate at Crain Realty. 
• Second, you'll want an agent with the experience needed to know the local neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, ordinances, etc. With my 37 years of professional experience in the local market (and I was born and raised in this community), I have the expertise, contacts and track record of success you need.
• Third, you'll want an agent who embraces the convenience of technology without losing the personal touch. So let's get together and talk about your home buying and/or selling plans. Call me at the office (580-286-5395)
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