Local Recreation

Toledo Bend Lake

This man-made resevoir, located on the Texas-Louisiana border, is the largest in the South.With a large population of black bass, stripers and Florida bass plus sac-a-lait (crappie), bream and catfish, it provides the best fishing in the country.

 

Toledo Town

Largest selection of fishing tackle in the South.

 

Activities (onsite or nearby)

• Biking, Golf, Fitness Center, Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping
• Restaurants, Museums, Sightseeing
• Boating, Sailing

 

Attractions

• Bayou Pierre Gator Park & Show - (April through October). Fun for all ages.
• Antique, crafts and gift shops
• Restaurants
• Golf Courses: Cypress Bend Resort Golf Course; Emerald Hills Golf Resort
• Hodges Gardens - Louisiana's renowned 4,700-acre "Garden in the Forest." It's multi-level gardens of floral spectaculars, breathtaking greenhouse, birds and wildlife in natural habitat, centered by a 250-acre pleasure boat and fishing lake is a scenic wonderland.
• Fort Polk Army Base

 

Historic Sites

• Fort Jesup State Park
• Reenactment of the Battle of Pleasant Hill
• Natchitoches Historical District
• Cane River Plantation Tours

 

Festivals

• Zwolle Tamale Fiesta
• Sawmill Days
• Christmas Festival of Lights: (35 minute drive to Natchitoches, LA)

Contact Information

Gene or Susan:  e-mail: susankay@suddenlink.net | phone: 337.478.6767 -or- 800.834.5624
OR
Robin:  e-mail: robin@pitrelaw.com | phone: 337.457.9048