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THE ROAD Mississippi LESS TRAVELED The beauty of a road trip is the leisure and Texas spontaneity. Although you may have a final destination in mind, the middle ground is a blissful mystery. This means lots of opportunities for stops and exploration, and No Man’s Land is home to some of Louisiana’s most iconic byways, the Royal Road, and one of our most fascinating All-American Roads. • Creole Nature Trail All-American Road • El Camino Real de los Tejas ALLEN PARISH National Historic Trail [email protected] 888.639.4868 No Man’s Land Inspiration • Cane River National Heritage Trail AllenParish.com • Toledo Bend Forest Scenic Byway CANE RIVER NHA Louisiana’s West was once a part of No Man’s Land, a region [email protected] • Myths and Legends Byway 318.356.5555 with no king or country, home to outlaws, bandits, pirates, CaneRiverNHA.org and brave pioneers. The settlers were larger than life, and so • Longleaf Trail Byway are the stories! Come visit, pull up a chair. We hope to inspire BEAUREGARD PARISH • Colonial Trails Byway [email protected] you to write a story of your own. 337.463.5534 BeauregardTourism.com

DESOTO PARISH [email protected] 318.872.1177 DiscoverDeSoto.com

LAKE CHARLES/ SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA [email protected] 888.456.SWLA VisitLakeCharles.org

NATCHITOCHES [email protected] 800.259.1714 Natchitoches.com

SABINE PARISH TOLEDO BEND LAKE COUNTRY [email protected] 800.358.7802 ToledoBendLakeCountry.com

VERNON PARISH [email protected] 800.349.6287 LAKE CHARLES • DERIDDER • KINDER • LEESVILLE • MANY • NATCHITOCHES • MANSFIELD LouisianaLegendCountry.com LOUISIANA’S NO MAN’S LAND No Man’s Land, a region claimed by two countries, set aside and ungoverned for close to 20 years, rich in the history of individuals and groups staking claim to a land full of resources.

HISTORY AND CULTURE CELEBRATIONS OUTRAGEOUS OUTDOORS FOOD Louisiana is known for its festivals Get lost in nature in the wilderness of No Man’s Land. Louisiana is known for The region has an especially rich military and celebrations - and No Man’s The area is a mecca for outdoor adventures such ashiking, its culinary masterpieces, history with sites that showcase colonial, Land has a great selection. biking, golfing, canoeing, ATV riding, camping, and No Man’s Land civil war, WWI, WWII, and more From the sweet Beauregard birding, and more. is no exception. From modern military history. Watermelon Festival to the crawfish to collards, savory Zwolle Tamale Fiesta and Venture off the beaten path and explore Wolf Rock Cave we offer a variety of • Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival, in Kisatchie National Forest or canoe along the Ouiska cuisine and atmospheres • Los Adaes State Historic Site our food is just one great reason Chitto and enjoy its white, sandy beaches. Watch Bald from fine-dining to • Mansfield Battle Park to experience a festival. plenty of culture to go around. Eagles dance at South Toledo Bend State Park or take • Grand Ecore Visitor Center Mardi Gras is one of the a hike along the Longleaf Vista Trail. mom-and-pop eateries, • Fort Polk Museum And our Culture is the second! casual dining, and even biggest celebrations all year No Man’s Land is also home to some of Louisiana’s best • USS Orleck Naval Museum Whether you take in the in Louisiana, and is second to convenience stores golfing opportunities. From the novice to the seasoned Coushatta or the Choctaw none in No Man’s Land! With offering delicious professional, the courses in the area are sure to meet the Apache Powwows, venture more than a dozen parades Louisiana dishes that are highest of expectations. south for the Cajun French and Mardi Gras celebrations, worthy of seconds! Music & Food Festival, get ready to enjoy the second Lake Charles/SWLA Golfing Adventures offer above par stop for the annual MayFest largest Mardi Gras in the state challenges as well as the opportunity to relax in Southern The Southwest Arts & Crafts Fair, or head in Lake Charles! hospitality. Experience the magic the moment you set foot Louisiana Boudin Trail north for the Natchitoches/ on Cypress Bend Golf Resort & Conference Center, a – the ultimate Louisiana NSU Folk Festival, we have If you still want more, try jewel on the Texas-Louisiana border. Try Koasati Pines at finger food, boudin some of our history. From the is a savory mix of Battle of Pleasant Hill the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, in the natural or the pork, rice, and various Sabine Freestate Festival to wetlands of Southwest Louisiana. seasonings stuffed into the West Louisiana Forestry a casing. Gas Station Festival or the Ragley Timber Eats – from north to No Man’s Land is home to some of the & Heritage Festival, the No south, No Man’s Land 3-HOLE PUNCH 3-HOLE coolest and most interesting museums Man’s Land area has more history and attractions. than the forests surrounding the is home to some of the • DeRidder’s Gothic Jail Neutral Strip. best convenience store eateries featuring plate • The New Llano Cooperative Colony lunches, sandwiches, • The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu Major Watering Holes pizza, and even hand- dipped ice cream! • The DeQuincy Railroad Museum FISHING • Toledo Bend Lake Fishing No Man’s Land is easy with public fishing piers, boat • The Leatherwood Museum • Red River Other must launches, bait stores, and boat rentals. Anglers will find a variety • Sabine River • The Mansfield Female College Museum tastes include the of fish including largemouth bass, crappie, bream, trout, stripers, • Anacoco Lake • The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and white bass, sand bass, and catfish. So, grab your favorite rod and • Bundick Lake Natchitoches Meat Pie Northwest Louisiana History Museum reel, head to any of the local bait shops, and get ready for a day • Calcasieu Lake and Zwolle Tamales. of fishing. • Cane River Lake If you’re looking for fresh, homegrown ingredients, try Grab a mug and taste a little of No Man’s Land at one of a Beauregard our breweries. Visit Cane River Brewing Company in Watermelon or OUTLAWS ONLY Natchitoches, and Crying Eagle and Rikenjaks Brewing Hit the jackpot in Lake Charles! From the slot machines to the horse tracks, you DeSoto Blueberries. Companies in Lake Charles for a fresh-brewed cold one. can find food, accommodations, entertainment, and relaxation at one of the area’s Need something a little stiffer? We have distilleries too! several casinos. Kinder - From the Grand to the Seven Clans, gaming entertainment Taste Long Walker Distillery in Leesville or Yellowfin is calling you to the Coushatta Casino Resort for fun, food, and more. Distillery in Sulphur for a stronger yet satisfying drink.