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.
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…
Poverty Point Cabins at Sunset
The sunset view from the back deck of the Poverty Point cabins is amazing. It’s the perfect way to end of day of fishing, swimming or hiking at this north…
Louisiana Hot Sauce from Panola Pepper
The Panola Pepper Company in northeast Louisiana has been turning out its spicy blend of hot sauces for nearly forty years. In addition to adding heat to the dinner table,…
Chemin-a-Haut State Park
Chemin-a-Haut State Park in north Louisiana has one of the biggest and most unique cypress trees that you will find anywhere in the state. The cypress giant is nicknamed the…
St. Joseph – Louisiana Rebirth
The historic riverboat town of St. Joseph, Louisiana, is experiencing a rebirth. St. Joseph is located along the Mississippi River levee in one of the state’s poorest parishes. Local entrepreneurs…
Fishing & Sunsets at Lake Bruin
Lake Bruin State Park in northeastern Louisiana is a hot spot for fishing, even if you don’t have a boat. And it’s the perfect place for enjoying beautiful sunsets. For…
Slave Narratives Tell Plantation Story
Some of the old buildings at Louisiana’s Frogmore Plantation are from the days of slavery, and recently found slave narratives add a voice of realism for tourists. Cotton still grows…
Where Fishing Records are Set
Jimmie Davis State Park sits on a peninsula in Caney Lake near the north Louisiana town of Jonesboro. This lake is known for its record catches of largemouth bass. Water…
The Ancient City at Poverty Point
The earthen mounds of Poverty Point are the remains of an ancient city constructed here in the flat delta plains of northeastern Louisiana 3,400 years ago. The site is so…