South Louisiana gets much of the praise, with popular destinations like New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles. But North Louisiana is full of charming towns. This guide will focus on the best things to do in each. For the purposes of this guide, North Louisiana means the destinations north of Alexandria. Shreveport is not included but has its own weekend … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to North Louisiana
Minden
Small Town Saturday: Minden, Louisiana
Minden, Louisiana is the parish seat of Webster Parish. The town was founded in 1836 and has a population of over 13,000. The historic downtown has been featured in a number of television and films, including Dark Places. Hank Williams Sr. was married in Minden and the town has its own Coca-Cola bottling plant. Minden has dozens of shops and restaurants, including Second … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Minden, Louisiana