Tuesday, June 28, 2016

GVLRT - Day 12 - Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles, & Pointe Coupee Parishes

COURTHOUSES

The Red Zone:



The Itinerary:

Vernon Parish Courthouse
Hodges Gardens State Park, 1000 Hodges Lane, Florien, LA

Rapides Parish Courthouse
Kent House State Historic Site, 3601 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria, LA - You can see a VIMEO video HERE.

Giant Crawfish @ Swamp Daddy's, 55 McArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA

Forts Rudolph & Buhlow State Historic Site, 135 Riverfront Street, Pineville, LA


Alexandria Zoo, 3016 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA

Avoyelles Parish Courthouse
Marksville State Historic Site, 837 Martin Luther King Drive, Marksville, La

Tunica/Biloxi Rez Museum, 150 Melancon Road, Marksville, La
LA4H Museum,8592 La 1, Mansura, LA

Point Coupee Parish Courthouse

Overnight somewhere in New Roads
Day 13 includes visits to St. Landry, Evangeline, Allen, and Beauregard Parishes

GVLRT - Day 11 - Natchitoches & Sabine Parishes

COURTHOUSES

The Red Zone:




The Itinerary:

Cane River National Heritage Area
Oakland Plantation, 4388 La 494, Natchez, La

Magnolia Plantation, 440 Rapides Drive, Natchitoches, LA

Natchitoches Parish Courthouse
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, 155 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, LA


Oldest Store, 758 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA

Lasoyne's Meat Pies, 622 2nd Street, Natchitoches, La


Rebel State Historic Site, 1260  La. 1221, Marthaville, La

Los Adaes State Historic Site, 6354 La 485, Robeline, La

Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 32 Geoghagan Rd, Many, La


Sabine Parish Courthouse

Toledo Bend State Park

Day 12 takes us to Vernon, Rapides, Avoyells, and  Pointe Coupee parishes.

GVLRT - Day 10 - Franklin, Catahoula, LaSalle, and Grant Parishes

PARISH COURTHOUSES

The Red Zone:




The Itinerary:

Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot to see and do in this part of our great state.  So, we'll just drive through and do the photo ops at the courthouses.

Franklin Parish Courthouse
Catahoula Parish Courthouse
LaSalle Parish Courthouse
Grant Parish Courthose

Day 11 will include visits to Natchitoches and Sabine Parishes.

GVLRT - Day 9 - DeSoto, Red River, Jackson, Winn, & Caldwell Parishes

COURTHOUSES

The Red Zone:


 The Itinerary:

Desoto Parish Courthouse
1843 Log Courthouse, 1101 Polk Street, Mansfield, LA

Mansfield State Historic Site, 15149 La 175, Mansfield, LA

Red River Parish Courthouse
Jackson Parish Courthouse
Winn Parish Courthouse
Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame, 499 E. Main Street, Winnfield, LA

Caldwell Parish Courthouse
Martin Home Place, 203 Martin Home Place Rd, Columbia, LA
 

Schepis Museum, 106 Main Street, Columbia, LA
Overnight at Jimmie Davis State Park

Day 10 Adventures to include the parishes of Franklin, Catahoula, LaSalle, and Grant.

GVLRT - Day 8 - Lincoln, Bienville, Claiborne, Webster, Bossier, and Caddo Parishes

COURTHOUSE BUILDINGS

The Red Zone:


The Itinerary:

Lincoln Parish Courthouse
Large Rocking Chair, 774 Hwy 146, Ruston, La
 

Lincoln Parish Museum, 609 N. Vienna Street, Ruston, LA
 

Bienville Parish Courthouse
Driskoll Mountain Hiking Trail, St. Route 507, Bienville, LA  The Highest point in the State!!

Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum, 2419 Main Street, Gibsland, LA

Claiborne Parish Courthouse
Webster Parish Courthouse
Bossier Parish Courthouse
Caddo Parish Courthouse
Strawn's Eat Shop, 125 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA

19 Ft. Tall Dalmation, 801 Crockett Street, Shreveport, LA
 
Stay overnight somewhere near.

GVLRT - Day 7 - Richland, Ouchita, and Union Parishes

COURTHOUSE LINK HERE

The Red Zone:


The Itinerary:

Richland Parish Courthouse
Ouachita Parish Courthouse
Cotton Restaurant, 101 N. Grand Street, Monroe, LA

Duck Commander, 117 Kings Lane, West Monroe, LA

Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA


Union Parish Courthouse
Bernice Depot Museum, 426 4th Street, Bernice, La

Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville, La

Day 8 - Got a big trip planned!!  Headed to Lincoln, Bienville, Claiborne, Webster, Bossier, and Caddo Parishes.

GVLRT - Day 6 - Madison, E&W Carroll, and Morehouse Parishes


Okay, here we are on Day 6.  I think you know by now what I have listed.

The Courthouse Buildings Linkyloo - CLICK HERE.

The Red Zone:


 The Itinerary:

Madson Parish Courthouse
Hermione Museum, 315 N. Mulberry Street, Tallulah, La - There's a video HERE.

East Carroll Parish Courthouse
Grant's Canal, Byerley House Museum, 600 Lake Street, Lake Providence, LA


La. Cotton Museum, 7162 US 65, Lake Providence, LA - There's a video at the bottom of the page HERE.

Panola Pepper Company, 1414 Delta Road, Lake Providence, LA

West Carroll Parish Courthouse
Poverty Point National Heritage Site, 6859 Hwy 577, Pioneer, LA




Morehouse Parish Courthouse
Snyder Museum and Creative Arts Center, 1620 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA  71220

Stay at Chemin A Haute State Park

Day 7's adventures take us through Richland, Ouchita, and Union Parishes.