Morrell Dairy Farm in Mooringsport, 26-minute drive
Morell Dairy Farm in Mooringsport, LA, is the only dairy farm in Bossier, Caddo, and De Soto parishes—and a perfect day trip stop! Visitors can tour the hand-built facilities, meet baby calves, and learn how fresh milk is pasteurized the old-fashioned way. Don’t leave without trying their famously rich chocolate milk, made from Jersey cows and delivered daily to local favorites like Rhino Coffee and Dripp Donut. The on-site store is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2–5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m.–Noon. Tours, field trips, and birthday parties are also available!
Allen’s Guide and Tour Service in Vivian, 43-minute drive
Allen’s Guide and Tour Service allows visitors to fulfill their natural appetite with a quiet, yet informative, experience on Caddo Lake. Led by fishing expert and tour guide, Mark Allen, he takes visitors onto his boat for a one-hour, four-hour, or eight-hour cruise on the lake to unwind with a peaceful day of fishing, sightseeing, and more. To book a tour, call 903-530-0611.
Bayou Bodcau Dam and Reservoir in Bellevue, 34-minute drive
If you want to trudge along Louisiana’s bayous, plan a kayaking trip to Bayou Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in Bellevue. This low-key, slow-stream body of water offers a tranquil coasting experience on a picturesque kayaking trail. If you don’t own a kayak, you can contact the Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society for kayaking events, memberships, and training. For more information about Bayou Bodcau, call 318-949-1804. For more information about the Ozark Society, visit www.ozarksociety.net.
Big Mama’s Antiques and Restorations in Hosston, 33-minute drive
Big Mama’s Antiques and Restorations, located at 6403 Dogwood Street in Hosston, is an obscure African American-owned antique shop that houses everything from 200-year-old newspapers and documents to vintage portraits and pre-Civil War artifacts. Ray Stephenson, owner of the shop, has a larger-than-life personality with an undeniable passion to tell America’s rough history. Stephenson houses everything from original cotton sacks and “for sale” news articles to “Whites Only” and “Coloreds Only” signage. That only touches the surface of his invaluable collection. For more information about the antique shop, call 318-573-2127.
Skydive Louisiana in Gilliam, 38-minute drive
Thrill seekers are sure to make the drive for skydiving in Gilliam. Skydive Louisiana is a USPA certified training center drop zone located at 5266 Gilliam Airport Road. The experienced staff members offer tandem jumps, sports jumps and more, giving jumpers one of their most memorable lifetime experiences. For more information, visit www.skydivelouisiana.net or call 318-464-5867. But let’s be honest though, skydiving is not inexpensive, but you can grab a thick, juicy, affordable burger from Main Street Restaurant to calm your adrenaline after your jump.
Robert L. Nance Park in Hosston, 34-minute drive
Robert L. Nance Park, located 14770 Odom Road, is a local secret with open water that stretches from Hosston to the edge of the Ark-La-Tex. This full-service park has a fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic table, grill, playground and more. It’s the perfect location for family day trippers seeking a full day of outdoor recreation. For more information about bodies of water in rural Caddo and Bossier Parishes, visit www.BoomorBustByway.com.
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