There are four plantations about 90 miles south of Shreveport just south of Natchitoches open for tours including Magnolia Plantation, Oakland Plantation, Melrose Plantation and the Kate Chopin Home in Cloutierville; all are in close proximity to one another. Here's a map to Melrose
East Kings Highway Park. is also known as "The Duck Pond". The nickname is due to the large number of ducks which live on the pond. East Kings Highway Park is a perfect spot for families nature and leisure amenities at the same time. Here's a map to "The Duck Pond"
Another great location not far from Shreveport is the Vicksburg National Military Park. Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg. Vicksburg was a fortress located on high ground guarding the Mississippi River. Its surrender on July 4, 1863, coupled with the fall of Port Hudson, Louisiana, divided the South, and gave the North undisputed control of the Mississippi River. The Vicksburg battlefield includes 1,330 monuments and markers, a 16 mile tour road, a restored Union gunboat, and a National Cemetery. Here's a map to Vicksburg
The annual Barksdale AFB Air Show provides a lot of excellent photo opportunities. If you like airplanes and a lot of fast photo action you need to mark your callender for this one. Here's a map to BAFB
The Annual Battle of Pleasant Hill Re-enactment schedule of Events. Here's a map to Pleasant Hill
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
555 Sunflower Road
Bossier City, LA 71112-8780
(318) 742-1219
Friends of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge host birding trips and numerous other events through out the year. For complete details and a schedule of those events please check their website at:
Friends of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge
