The Byway, My Way

Louisiana’s National Scenic Boom or Bust Byway earned a Toyota grant to install new picnic tables at Robert L. Nance Park in Hosston and Lake Plain Dealing Park in Plain…

Cruise Through North Louisiana’s Countryside Using an All-New Summer Road Trip Itinerary

May 25, 2021

The Boom or Bust Byway unveiled a full summer itinerary that is stacked with outdoor recreation, back-road eats, must-see attractions, and more summer activities along the rural areas of Caddo…

Check out 3 Great Spots on the Byway to Stargaze

March 23, 2021

One of my favorite pastimes is looking up on a clear night’s sky and seeing thousands of stars. The Boom or Bust Byway offers some amazing spots to get away…

5 Camping Spots You Didn’t Know You Needed to Explore on the Byway

March 12, 2021

With 136 miles of rolling hills, pine forest, bayous, and lakes, the Boom or Bust Byway is a camper’s paradise. If you find yourself camping the Byway, you definitely won’t…

Birding on the Byway

March 5, 2021

Pileated WoodpeckerYellow-bellied SapsuckerHearing GullHearing Gull Cross LakeLesser Black-backed GullDouble-crested CormorantWhite IbisBarred OwlRuby-crowned KingletCedar WaxwingAmerican GoldfinchCarolina WrenWhite-throated SparrowEastern MeadowlarkWhite-crowned SparrowDark-eyed JuncoWhite IbisWith over 200 species of birds in north Louisiana, the…

Stop by Drift Inn Landing for Burgers and Lakefront Views

February 25, 2021

Megan, Mona, and David have been running Drift Inn Landing, located at 10166 LA-1 in Mooringsport, since April 2019. If you need a reason to stop by, let it start…

Spend Christmas in the Countryside with 7 Holiday Events and Experiences in North Louisiana

December 2, 2020

The Boom or Bust Byway is the ultimate road trip for young explorers, families, retirees, and international visitors who are seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure for the holiday season. This scenic,…

Outdoor Enthusiasts Can Appreciate Kayaking on North Louisiana’s Waters Year-Round

November 23, 2020

Q&A – Everything You Need to Know About Kayaking in Rural North Louisiana Glide across the soft rippling waters of rural north Louisiana on kayaks along the Boom or…

Ripen Your Fall Season with a New Road Trip Itinerary on the Boom or Bust Byway

October 23, 2020