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About this section We explore a treasure trove of adventure in north Louisiana for newcomers, natives and longtime residents alike. Journeys uncovers the hidden gems along the backroads of the bayou state. Let the section inspire you to travel the region like never before, all within an easy drive of the Twin Cities.
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About the cover Fill up the tank and hit the road to explore the hidden gems along north Louisiana’s back roads. (Photo by Hannah Baldwin/ The News-Star)
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hrow the top down and cruise through the natural beauty of the north Louisiana. This two-hour trek along Hwy 2 is peppered with rolling hills, tall pines and beautiful lakes and bayous. Explore quaint towns full of historic charm and ideal for outdoor excursions.
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The 54th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival takes place July 28 and 29 in downtown Farmerville.
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THE WATERMELON FESTIVAL Farmerville This weekend festival puts the small town of Farmerville on the map every summer. On the last weekend of July, thousands head to this north Louisiana town for a celebration featuring contests, a parade, pageants and plenty of fresh, ripe watermelon. Farmers from all over the state come to weigh their produce in hopes of having the largest watermelon from the previous growing season. Other watermelon competitions include melon decorating, the seed spitting contest and the best-dressed watermelon. And of course, there also is the Miss Watermelon Festival, one of the state's longest-running pageants, with the winner advancing to the Miss Louisiana pageant the following year. The festival was formed by the Farmerville Jaycees in 1963. The 54th celebration is set for July 28-29.
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Hambone holds a takeout container filled with chopped chicken and sliced brisket at Dr. B's Pit Barbecue on U.S. 167 in Bernice, Friday, June 2, 2017.
DR. B'S PIT BBQ 216 North, US-167, Bernice The highly acclaimed brisket smoked in pecan wood isn't the only reason to stop at this Bernice barbecue spot. This single-story red building dotted with bright yellow BBQ signs houses a colorful collection of folk art depicting Louisiana life. The artist is none other than the pitmaster himself. Hambone, as he is called by locals, is a descendant of Marie Thereze Coincoin and Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer of Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches. His paintings - which range from $15 to $65 - are a reflection of his Creole roots. Stop in 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday- Saturday and be sure to try local favorites beef brisket, pulled pork or ribs or bring your own wild game and Hambone will cook it for you to take home.
LAKE D'ARBONNE STATE PARK 5 miles west of Farmerville of Hwy 2 A fisherman's paradise, this 655-acre state park on the shores of Lake D'Arbonne features 65 improved campsites, 50 picnic tables and grills, three fishing piers, a boat ramp and a fish cleaning station. The lake offers a few prime paddling trails with geocaches in the water. Head southeast on the lake out of the park and you'll meander around cypress trees and islands and emerge at the infamous mixing hole known for fishing and teal. MARGARET CROFT, THE NEWS-STAR COPYRIGHT 2002
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Alabama Methodist Church in Bernice
Hwy 2 at Corney Lake Road near Bernice This historic church was built in 1895 in the community of Weldon in Union Parish. The area's first settlers from Alabama formed its congregation in the 1840s and worshiped in a small structure covered in brush arbor, said Rebecca Stenzel, a member of the Bernice Historical Society, which owns and maintains the church. When extreme drought struck north Louisiana in 1895, the men of the congregation turned to their faith and built the church, she said. The congregation has since merged with another but the building still stands. In 1995, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Those interested in stepping inside should contact the Union Parish Tourist Commission to connect to a Bernice Historical Society member for a tour, Stenzel said. The commission can be reached at at (318) 285-9333.
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DOWNTOWN OLLA 2976 Front St., Olla This historic downtown includes The Dixie Center, which is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Each fall, the the Olla Downtown Homecoming offers arts, crafts and entertainment. The next event is scheduled for Oct. 7.
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Historic Downtown Olla is the site of an annual homecoming festival.
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Local Monroe Couple Invests in Historic District Jason and Jennifer Thomas share a passion for their community, its historical district and being a part of bringing Monroe’s Downtown Historic District back to life. The couple first began working together at John Rea Realty specializing as commercial and land agents. Over four years of focused hard work, Castle Hall on St. John Street became their first acquisition and Third Floor Properties, LLC was born. Leaving the traditional lifestyle most are accustomed to in suburban and neighborhood living, the Thomases quickly learned to appreciate the freedom and conveniences offered in Melody Olson’s RiverScape Condominiums. The original spark that was created by Olson’s renovations will be finished later this year when the Thomases complete the construction of the last of the unfinished condominium spaces in the building. In all, their goal is to create a community within a community; to have the ability to “eat, shop, play and stay” all within walking distance. Within the next 12 to 24 months, Monroe’s residents will have the opportunity to enjoy several new restaurant concepts, a coffee shop, a variety of retail spaces, 75 highend condominiums with plenty of parking and a 24-hour private gym provided to anyone leasing from Third Floor Properties. Jason and Jennifer are very quick to acknowledge that they aren’t alone in this effort and are grateful for the wealth of experience and unmatched skill set offered in the “team behind the dream.” The group behind the Thomas’ effort is Michael Echols of Echo Build, Christie Echols of Echo Design, Clinton Downing of Clinton Whitney Downing Design, The Architecture Alliance Group, Michael Walpole Architect, LLC and Josh Taylor of J. Taylor Construction.
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Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge has trails and access for boats and kayaks so you can get up close and personal with Louisiana animals.
BLACK BAYOU NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
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480 Richland Place, Monroe A 5,300-acre refuge within the city of Monroe, Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to see bottomland hardwood forests and typical Louisiana swamps. A 1,600-acre lake lets boaters and kayakers get up close and personal with the bayou's wildlife, including bald eagles and alligators.
BBQ PITT 8825 U.S. 165 North, Suite 4, Monroe This restaurant offers plenty of smoked meats and sides. Check out the house-made pork rinds, and be sure to order the pit loaded cheese fries, which come with all the meat options dices with jalapenos, plenty of cheese and bacon with ranch dressing.
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The Snyder Museum and Creative Arts Center in Bastrop.
SNYDER MUSEUM AND CREATIVE ARTS CENTER 1620 E. Madison Ave., Bastrop This museum features a timeline of the history of Morehouse Parish, including relics to highlight what life in rural Louisiana was like in ages past. The facility also hosts art exhibits and art camps for children.
BEN LILLY MONUMENT 405 Davenport Ave., Mer Rouge Ben Lilly was a big game hunter in the Old West whose exploits have garnered almost folk legend status. Lilly guided President Teddy Roosevelt in a hunt for black bears along Tensas Bayou in 1907. In his lifetime, Lilly hunted across the west and into Mexico and notably hunted grizzly bears and mountain lions.
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This historic marker near the Mer Rouge post office commemorates Ben Lilly, an avid outdoorsman.
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CHEMIN-A-HAUT STATE PARK 14656 State Park Road, Bastrop Chemin-A-Haut State Park takes its name from a French word meaning "high road," and one served as a seasonal migration route for Native Americans. The park sits on a bluff overlooking Bayou Bartholomew, which provides a venue for many of the parks attractions, including fishing opportunities, kayaking on the bayou, weather permitting, and multiple playgrounds. Visitors can also rent cabins or campsites for overnight stays.
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CRAWFEST 9621 Marlatt St., Bastrop The Bastrop fairgrounds play host to two major events each year. In the spring, Crawfest draws area residents in for a weekend of fair rides, midway fun and fresh boiled crawfish. For those looking for more traditional fair food, such as funnel cakes, fried snacks and fresh corn dogs. In the fall, the traditional fair offers rides, food and fun, sans crawfish. HANNAH BALDWIN, HANNAH BALDWIN/THE NEWS-STAR
Nickareon Brandon, 4, stands up on a ride at Crawfest in Bastrop on Saturday, April 30, 2016.
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Country Cream at Mer Rouge
102 Davenport Ave, Mer Rouge Choose a chocolate and vanilla ice cream swirl in a cup or a cone at the Country Cream to try the most popular dish on the menu. Picnic tables offer a sit-down options for travelers visiting the roadside eatery, a favorite among locals and visitors. For full food options, pick a burger, fries or a Frito pie.
RHYMES MEMORIAL LIBRARY 815 Louisa St., Rayville As Louisiana 425 winds down, opportunities to engage with history abound. A drive through Oak Ridge in Morehouse Parish offers a rustic homeplace and historic churches while Rayville in Richland Parish hosts the oldest public library in the state. The original Rhymes Memorial Library building now serves as a landmark following the relocation of the library to a new building in the 1970s.
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BONNIE AND CLYDE MARKER
Highway 154, Gibsland, Louisiana Bonnie and Clyde, the first couple of the American outlaw experience, were immortalized for posterity as one of Highway 80’s top attractions. A marker commemorating the spot where the fugitive lovers were gunned down by the combined efforts of Louisiana State police was placed at the corner of Highway 80 and Highway 154 in Gibsland, which is less than a block from the Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum. The couple is also remembered along Highway 80 with the Bonnie and Clyde Trade Days — billed as Louisiana’s ultimate outdoor bargain shopping experience — nine miles to the east in Arcadia.
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Trophy cases and a wall of photos line the Eddie G. Robinson Museum in Grambling.
EDDIE G. ROBINSON MUSEUM 126 Jones St., Grambling, Louisiana Travelers continuing east on Highway 80 will find themselves in rustic Grambling Louisiana, home of the premier powerhouse of historically black college football — the Grambling State Tigers. The history of the town’s beloved “G-Men” is housed in the Eddie G. Robinson Museum. Named for the legendary coach and father of Grambling football, the Robinson Museum tells the story of the man who won over 400 games, nine black college national championships and helped countless players earn a college degree and achieve their professional football dreams.
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A marker at the Bonnie & Clyde ambush site where the outlaw lovebirds were ambushed by Louisiana and Texas state police off U.S. Highway 80.
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LANDRY VINEYARDS 5699 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe Landry Vineyards is the only winery in northeastern Louisiana. Multiple varieties of grapes — including muscadine, Lenoir and Blanc du Bois — grow in the arbor. The wine-making process takes about three years from vine to bottle. Check out the tasting room to sample the full range of Landry products, which includes red and white wines. HANNAH BALDWIN/THE NEWS-STAR
Jessica Hilbun, 14, and Victoria Jackson, 15, dance in a bucket of grapes at Landry Vineyards during the annual Blanc Du Bois Stomp Fest on Aug.13, 2016.
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The Old Mississippi River Bridge in VIcksburg is the last outpost that connects Louisiana to Mississippi along Highway 80.
THE CHENIERE SHACK 7975 Cypress St., West Monroe, Louisiana Highway 80 includes a palatable if unremarkable dining stop 17 miles from Choudrant, the last landmark of Lincoln Parish, in the wilds of western Ouachita Parish. The Cheniere Shack has been serving Cajun and Creole food in West Monroe for over 25 years. The Shack is one of northeastern Louisiana’s hidden gems for crawfish while also offering everything from fried fish, ADAM HUNSUCKER/THE NEWS-STAR desserts and buckets of your favorite The Cheniere Shack in West Monroe has been serving adult blend of hops and barley.
OLD MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE U.S. Highway 80 over the Mississippi River, Vicksburg, Mississippi The Old Mississippi River Bridge, located in Vicksburg, is the final stop that connects Louisiana and Mississippi along Highway 80. Among the stops along Highway 80’s path to Mississippi are Louisiana’s final outposts like Start —hometown of country music star Tim McGraw — the Tensas River that runs through Delhi and Tallulah and Delta, nestled along the Mississippi River. While progress in the form of I-20 has taken some of the luster from the River Bridge and Highway 80, both remain culturally relevant and remind the casual traveler of the rich history of days gone by.
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JESSE JAMES OUTLAW ROUNDUP FESTIVAL Main Street, Oak Grove Jesse James Outlaw Roundup Festival takes place throughout the day on Main Street in Oak Grove on Sept. 16. Props transform the little town into the Wild West, a theme underscored by the presence of festival-goers in costume. The festival usually features a parade, rides, food, live music and street dancing. For more information, call Shirley Key at 318-428-4448 or Vicki Clarkson at 318-428-4819. Or you can follow this link to the event's Facebook page.
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American Legion and Sons of the American Legion members lead the Jesse James Outlaw Festival parade in Oak Grove. From left are, Charles Townsend, Casey Elkins and Ken Mobley.
Brad's Family Restaurant 3494 Front St., Winnsboro If you're hungry after visiting Poverty Point, pay a visit to Brad's Family Restaurant in Winnsboro. The parking lot is usually full and there's something for everyone on the menu - dumplings, friend chicken, okra, purple hull peas, hush puppies and ice cream. Brad's Family Restaurant 3494 Front St., Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295 318-435-9001
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Fried catfish at Brad’s Family Restaurant in Winnsboro.
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Mound A at Poverty Point World Heritage Site in Pioneer.
POVERTY POINT WORLD HERITAGE SITE 6859 Highway 577, Pioneer Poverty Point World Heritage Site sits approximately 6 miles off Louisiana 17 in Pioneer. It's the site of a monumental earthwork built by an ancient American Indian society prior to 1100 B.C., when the site's inhabitants abandoned it. When it was inhabited, Poverty Point was the site of a thriving city and trading center. Artifacts including spearpoints and arrowheads, weights for fishing nets, decorative objects and fossils are on display at a museum by the park's entrance. Cost is $4 per person. Children under 3 and adults 62 and older get in free. Groups are asked to call in advance. Poverty Point World Heritage Site 6859 Hwy. 577 Pioneer, Louisiana 71266 318-926-5492
BAKERY BARN 105 S. Constitution Ave., Oak Grove Stop in Oak Grove for a doughnut or cinnamon roll at the Bakery Barn. The parking lot at the newly opened bakery is always full. In addition to pastries, they sell desserts such as cupcakes and lunch items such as sandwiches with fries. The Bakery Barn 105 S. Constitution Ave., Oak Grove, Louisiana 71263 (318)490-2058.
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white ford lincoln Three Generations of Customer Service
White Ford Lincoln was begun as a family business in 1957. It began as Jerry Babin Ford Co. and has gone through several name changes over the years. However, the one thing that has remained the same is the management of the company by the White family. Owen White came to Winnsboro in 1957 as the franchised dealer and part owner of the dealership. Through the years he acquired full ownership of the business and continued to manage it until his retirement in 1995.
From that point his two sons, Cloid and Robert John, took the helm of the dealership and continue to operate it today. And now a third generation family member, Hunter White, is continuing the tradition by beginning his career in the management of the Service Department. Throughout the years White Ford Lincoln has won numerous awards for their outstanding service and operations of the dealership. While they have achieved Ford’s highest service award, the President’s Award, on multiple occasions, the awards they are proudest of are the awards given for community service and service to their employees. In 2002, Cloid White was voted as the Louisiana Dealer of the Year and went on the finish in the top 3 in the Time National Dealer of the Year. This award is based on a number of factors with emphasis on the community involvement of the dealership and dealer principal. And in 2012, White Ford Lincoln was voted as one of the “Top 100 Best Dealerships to Work For” by Automotive News from over 15,000 dealerships nationwide. When asked what he feels like the key to the businesses longevity is, Robert John White said he feels that consistency has been a major key. “Our customers have come to expect the same great service in both sales 24 i Jouneys i June 2017
and our repair shop every time they come to the dealership”. Cloid White added “Our Dad set some core values when he began the business and we have tried to stay true to those; taking a long term view of the business and trying to build lasting relationships with our customers, employees, and community.” This has worked well as they have many families that have been customers going on three generations. Hunter White is the member of the third generation that has chosen to continue the family tradition. “I loved the idea of being able to continue the family business I grew up in. I am very
comfortable in our small community and like the idea that we have such a personal relationship with all of our customers” said Hunter.
Even though this business has been around for over half a century, they are not resting on their laurels. In the last four years, White Ford Lincoln has been at the top of sales in their select dealer group of over 50 dealers, the majority of which are in cities much larger than Winnsboro. They are a leader in technology in both the sales and service areas and continue to reinvest in their business, employees, and community.
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