Central Louisiana
Explore the natural beauty and historic sites of central Louisiana, from hiking the hills of the Kisatchie National Forest, to visiting the state’s oldest city at Natchitoches, founded in 1714. This region also hosted the 1941 Louisiana Maneuvers, largest domestic military exercise in U.S. history.
Hiking Louisiana’s Wild Azalea Trail
The Wild Azalea Trail cuts a 24 mile long path through central Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest. You are likely to see wild azaleas blooming in the creek bottoms along the…
Sawmill Frozen in Time
It is one of many sawmills that were harvesting Louisiana’s longleaf pine trees in the late 1800’s. And along the way, this sawmill in Longleaf, Louisiana played a critical role…
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Louisiana has a rich sports history that goes far beyond the gridiron. From dirt horse tracks to Olympic medals and the now-banned sport of high school boxing, you will find…
Kisatchie National Forest
Hiking the Kisatchie Hills The Kisatchie is the only national forest in the state of Louisiana, and it offers numerous trails that can make for a great day of hiking. …
See the Milky Way in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest
Seeing the milky way in Louisiana can be a challenge. You have to time your stargazing to a night when the moon is not lighting up the night sky and…
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