Arlene Gould, Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau shares what makes Natchitoches such a popular destination. The original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana, Natchitoches is part of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, and is home to Cane River Creole National Historical Park, the Cane River National Heritage Area, Melrose Plantation, Kisatchie National Forest, and Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum. Upcoming special events and annual festivals include the No Man’s Land Louisiana Bicentennial Celebration, NSU Folk Festival, Meat Pie Festival, Cane River Zydeco Festival, Natchitoches Car Show, Christmas Festival of Lights, and the Natchitoches Film Trail Launch and Steel Magnolia 30th Anniversary Blush and Bashful Weekend. More at www.Natchitoches.com
Featured music is “Walking” by Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys at www.JohnnyMastro.com