The Byway, My Way

Downtown Vivian, Louisiana has a charm of its own with the traditional brick roads, historic buildings, a community gazebo, as well as other shopping and dining opportunities. One of its greatest…

History buffs, you’re going to love this! The Heritage and Harvest Tour is an annual self-driving tour through rural north Louisiana that uncovers the historical keepsakes along the Boom or…

From my personal experience, the Boom or Bust Byway is the ultimate getaway. I travel the byway to get away from the city’s commotion, everyday routine, and modern day struggles…

In the summer months, the sun rays are more distinct, the birds sing a bit louder, and Highway 3049 north transforms into a path of golden blossoms. It is the…

I firmly believe that crawfish lovers can be separated into two basic categories, traditional and “lackadaisical.” The traditional crawfish lover enjoys the repeated pinch, twist and peel action and devouring…

Caddo Lake is the largest lake in north Louisiana with more than 25 acres of water sitting on the Louisiana/Texas border. It’s speckled with Louisiana’s well-recognized Spanish moss trees and…

Vivian is a central location in the Ark-La-Tex region sitting only 40 minutes outside of Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana; 50 minutes outside of Texarkana, Texas; and a little over an hour outside…

About 25 minutes outside of Shreveport-Bossier, lies Belcher. Belcher is one of the smallest towns on the Boom or Bust Byway with a long history of crop development and an…

Benton is a small, conservative town on the outskirts of Bossier City, but still thriving prominently within their own city limits while also delivering that tranquil outdoor experience on the…