North Louisiana
This region features some of the best freshwater fishing in the state at several clear water lakes nestled in beautiful pine forests. You can also take an easy hike to the highest point in Louisiana at Mount Driskill, elevation 535 feet. This area is also rich in Native American history with numerous ancient mounds including the World Heritage Site at Poverty Point.
Homer Museum
The Homer museum walks you through the history of this northern Louisiana town, from the area’s first inhabitants, to the pioneers and an early 20th century oil boom. The Herbert…
Louisiana Black Bear
The Louisiana Black Bear is considered the original ‘Teddy Bear’. And after two decades of efforts to increase the number of bears in Louisiana, the state is on the verge…
Louisiana Fall Color
Louisiana is not at the top of the list for places to go to see Fall color in the trees. But if you live in the Bayou State, and don’t…
Louisiana Honey
Louisiana honey bees claim the title of the state’s official insect and create a sweet-tasting amber treat at a north Louisiana farm. Hummer and Son supplies its Louisiana-made honey to…
Watson Brake
louisiana’s ancient mounds The complex of ancient mounds known as Watson Brake is among the oldest groups of earthworks in the United States. The mounds are located southwest of Monroe…
Red River Raft
The Great Raft on the Red River blocked any attempt to use the river for navigation. The Raft was a logjam hundreds of years in the making that blocked any…
Lake Bistineau State Park
Relaxing, peaceful and beautiful are a few words that come to mind at Lake Bistineau State Park. This northwest Louisiana gem, not far from Bossier city, has 27 square miles…
Louisiana Waterfalls
In a state full of bayous and marshes, a hiking trip to Louisiana waterfalls was too good to pass up. There are actually several waterfalls along hiking trails in the…
Shreveport Wineries
Located far from the dominant wine regions of the United States, these family-owned wineries near Shreveport, Louisiana blend southern fruits with more traditional grapes. And their winemaking and expanding vineyards…
Chennault’s Flying Tigers
One of the stars of aviation in World War II grew up on a north Louisiana farm, and his first command was working for the Chinese Air Force. A military…
Lincoln Parish Park Thrill Ride
For nearly 20 years, mountain bike enthusiasts have been riding through the hills of Lincoln Parish Park near the northern Louisiana city of Ruston. These trails provide an unexpected challenge…
Lake D’Arbonne State Park
Lake D’Arbonne State park in northern Louisiana attracts visitors with its forested hilly landscape and 15,000 acre lake. And long fishing piers put anglers and photographers beyond the lake’s wooded…