Explore the Great Outdoors in North Louisiana!
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For more fun and exciting things to explore, contact these North Louisiana visitor information centers: www.explorelouisiananorth.org Alexandria - www.theheartoflouisiana.com Arcadia - www.arcadialouisiana.org Bastrop - www.bastroplacoc.org Bossier City - www.louisianasotherside.com Colfax - www.grantcoc.org Columbia - 318-649-0726 Coushatta - www.grandbayouresort.com Delhi - www.rayvillelouisiana.com Farmerville - www.bernicela.org/uptc Ferriday - www.vidalia.com Homer - www.claiborneparishtourism.org Jena - 318-992-2148 Jonesboro - www.jacksonparishchamber.org Jonesville - www.jonesvillelouisiana.com Lake Providence - www.lakeprovidencelouisiana.com Leesville - www.leesvillelouisiana.com Mansfield - www.discoverdesoto.com Many - www.toledobendlakecountry.com Marksville - www.travelavoyelles.com Minden - www.visitwebster.com Monroe - www.monroe-westmonroe.org Natchitoches - www.natchitoches.net Newellton - www.ladelta65.org Oak Grove - www.needfoundation.com Ruston - www.experienceruston.com Shreveport - www.louisianasotherside.com Tallulah - www.ladelta65.org Winnfield - www.winnchamberofcommerce.com Winnsboro - www.winnsboromainstreet.com 629 Spring Street Shreveport, LA 71101 Get Out There! Explore the Great Outdoors in North Louisiana! www.explorelouisiananorth.org Delhi Area • (318) 339-8596 Alexandria Area • (800) 551-9546 North Louisiana Outdoors 21 Black Bear Golf Course 39 OakWing Golf Club - Audubon Golf Trail Ranked as one of Golf Digest’s Best New Courses in 2007, this Open in 2002, this 7,043 yard links-style course is Audubon signature course also has lakefront cabins, world-class interwoven throughout its England Air Force Base location. www.explorelouisiananorth.org fishing and a state-of-the-art RV Park. 253 Black Bear Dr., Delhi, LA. 2345 Vandenburg Dr., Alexandria, LA. www.blackbear-golf.com • (318) 878-2162 www.audubongolf.com • (318) 561-0260 Oak Grove Area • (318) 428-5282 Jena Area • (318) 992-2148 22 Poverty Point State Historic Site and State Park 40 Catahoula Lake The site is considered one of the most significant archaeological At 30,000 acres, it is the largest natural freshwater lake in finds in the country. Native American ceremonial mounds built Louisiana. Natural habitat for hundreds of waterfowl, sport and between 1700 and 700 B.C. Museum and guided tours interpret a commercial fish. Great hunting, boating, swimming, hiking, culture that once flourished on the site. Hike and Picnic in this 400+ sightseeing & birding. Located about 7 miles southeast of Jena, LA. acre historic site. There is a marina and beach area, along with a www.wlf.louisiana.gov • (318) 487-5885 fully stocked man-made lake. 1500 Poverty Point Parkway, Delhi, LA. www.crt.state.la.us • (318) 926-5492 Colfax Area • (800) 542-3509 41 Red River High Delta Safari Park 23 25 RV sites at the boat launch located in bass rich Pool 3 of the Drive the family through 2,000 acres to see hundreds of exotic and Red River. Picnic pavilions, playground, bathhouse, and floating endangered animals roaming freely. #8 Hobby Newton Rd., Epps, LA. docks. Located just west of Colfax in Grant Parish, LA. www.highdelta.com • (318) 878-8770 www.redriverwaterway.com • (318) 627-9920 Lake Providence Area • (318) 559-5125 42 Dry Prong Scenic Bike Trails of Kisatchie National Forest 24 Bayou Macon Wildlife Management Area 24-mile looping trails complete with single track and fire roads. Primitive camping and hunting are available on the 6,919-acre area. Near Dry Prong, LA. www.grantcoc.org • (318) 627-9920 It is located about 3.5 miles east of Oak Grove, LA. www.wlf.louisiana.gov • (318) 343-4044 Winnfield Area • (318) 628-2551 43 Kisatchie National Forest Lake Providence 25 The heart of Louisiana’s national forest offers many miles of trails The oxbow lake was formed when the Mississippi River changed for hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATV its course. Sweeping cypress trees inhabit its shoreline and water riding. 9671 Hwy 84 West, Winnfield, LA. sport opportunities abound. Located at Lake Providence, LA. in www.cityofwinnfield.com • (318) 628-3939 East Carroll Parish just west of the Mississippi www.ladelta65.org • (318) 559-2041 Natchitoches Area • (800) 259-1714 Tallulah Area • (318) 574-8519 44 Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site Located on the banks of historic Cane River, the fort is a full-scale Grants Canal 26 replica of a French colonial fort built in the 1730s. Featured are log In 1863, U. S. General Grant ordered this construction of this canal walls sharpened to protect the barracks, a warehouse, chapel, to be to get the Mississippi River to bypass Vicksburg, MS. Take the mess hall, powder magazine, Indian dwellings and interpretive Delta Exit off of I-20 in Northeast LA. programs. 155 Rue Jefferson, Natchitoches, LA. www.flickr.com/photos/auvet/2415106312 • (318) 559-2041 www.explorenatchitoches.com • (318) 357-3101 27 Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge 45 Grand Encore Visitor Center This 57,000-acre refuge of bottomland forest offers hunting, fishing, From a 480-foot high bluff, you are offered extraordinary views hiking, wildlife viewing, canoeing, interpreted trails, a boardwalk and of the Red River. Learn about the wildlife, cultural and historic Arcadia Area • (318) 263-9897 educational programs. A Visitor Center contains brochures, exhibits, Shreveport Area • (318) 222-9391 assets of the area. Located east of Natchitoches, LA. species lists and regulations. 2312 Quebec Road, Tallulah, LA. 1 Caddo Lake 11 Kepler Clear Lake www.explorenatchitoches.com • (318) 354-8770 At 33,000 acres, Caddo is the largest natural lake in the south. Great spot to catch bass, catfish, pike, perch, walleye and trout. www.fws.gov/tensasriver Great fishing, bird watching, boating and camping. Located Watch out for the alligators! Located about twelve miles south Coushatta Area • (318) 932-3289 of Gibsland, LA. www.arcadialouisiana.org • (318) 263-9897 Winnsboro Area • (318) 435-3781 about 15 miles north of Shreveport, LA. 46 Grand Bayou Turkey Creek Lake www.ExploreCaddoLake.com • (318) 222-9391 28 A huge marina separates the 7,600 sq. ft. concrete pier from the Local guides are at your service if you are interested in fishing Ruston Area • (800) 392-9032 white sand beach and swimming area. Great tubing, water-skiing Turkey Creek Lake. Due south of Winnsboro, LA. In Franklin Parish. 2 Gator and Friends 12 Lincoln Parish Park and fishing opportunities abound on the beautiful 2,700 acre lake. www.fishingworks.com • (318) 724-7696 Although there are about 200 American Alligators living here, you and Top rated mountain bike trails for beginners and experienced riders. RV and Cabin camping. Located on Hwy 784 near Coushatta, LA. the family will enjoy the exotic animal zoo and petting zoo. 11441 Camp and fish in our well stocked lake. 198 Parish Park Road, Newellton Area • (318) 766-3542 www.grandbayouresort.com • (318) 932-0066 Highway 80, Greenwood, LA. Ruston, LA. www.Park.lincolnparish.org • (318) 251-5156 www.gatorsandfriends.com • (318) 938-1199 29 Lake Bruin State Park Mansfield Area • (318) 872-1177 Over 3,000 acres of water surface for incomparable freshwater 13 James Lake 47 Mansfield State Historic Site fishing, superb water sports and fine outdoor living. 201 State 3 Garden of the American Rose Center A four season birding site. We are a part of the American Wetland The site of the last major Confederate victory of the Civil War. Park Road, St. Joseph, LA. • www.crt.state.la.us • (318) 766-3530 This educational organization has over 20,000 rose bushes Birding Trails. Located just east of Dubach, LA. Daily tours, interpretive programs, museum with its comprehensive and is dedicated to the cultivation and enjoyment of roses. www.experienceruston.com • (318) 255-2031 30 Winter Quarters State Historic Site collection of Civil War artifacts, and battlefield trails. 15149 Hwy 8877 Jefferson-Paige Rd., Shreveport, LA. This plantation is one of the rare survivors of the ravages of the 175, Mansfield, LA.• www.mansfieldbattlefield.org • (318) 872-1474 www.ARS.org • (318) 938-5402 Jonesboro Area • (318) 259-4693 Civil War. Located on the shores of scenic Lake St. Joseph, the site Jimmie Davis State Park features a museum, guided tours and special events. 4929 Highway Many/Zwolle Area • (800) 358-7802 4 J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Interpretive Center 14 Situated on an outstanding bass-fishing lake, the park offers camping, 608, Newellton, LA. • www.crt.state.la.us • (318) 467-9750 48 North Toledo Bend State Park 8,300 sq. ft center is designed to inform visitors about all there is picnicking, 2 boat ramps, a fishing pier, swimming beach and is an Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir, the park offers fishing, a boat to know about the Red River. 700 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA. ideal spot to launch biking expeditions. Louisiana’s largest bass Jonesville Area • (318) 339-8596 launch, improved campsites, 10 vacation cabins, group camp www.louisianasotherside.com • (318) 222-9391 weighing in at 15.97 was caught right here at the Caney Creek 31 Sicily Island Hills Wildlife Management Area facilities, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, picnicking, pavilion, Lake Reservoir. 1209 State Park Rd., Chatham, LA. Two Primitive camping areas and three nature trials wind through playgrounds, trails and a conference center. 2907 North Toledo Bossier City Area • (318) 222-9391 www.crt.state.la.us • (318) 249-2595 the hardwoods and several waterfalls. Deer and squirrel hunting Park Road, Zwolle, LA. • www.crt.state.la.us • (318) 645-4715 5 Cypress Black Bayou is popular with the public and wild turkey hunts are by lottery. 49 South Toledo Bend State Park Located just 15 minutes north of Bossier City, you can enjoy camping, Located 6 miles west of Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, LA. Farmerville Area • (318) 285-9333 Set on the scenic bluffs of the southern end of the Toledo Bend fishing, swimming and water skiing.