Tour De Bossier with Pierre Bossier: Episode 5

What would the historical figure Pierre Bossier (1797-1844) think of modern day Bossier City, if he were able to visit? That’s the question that Tour de Bossier with Pierre Bossier – a new webseries from BeBossier.com – attempts to answer. Join Pierre and a team of documentary filmmakers as they explore Bossier City, Louisiana, visiting local businesses, meeting friendly locals …

Biking Bossier: Don’t Miss These Mountain Bike Trails

Northwest Louisiana certainly has its share of great cycling opportunities. Lots of great road biking in north and south Bossier Parish, plus several off-road options. The Durden Hills Nature Trail, located at the southern-most end of the 34,000-acre Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in eastern Bossier Parish, is one of northwest Louisiana’s finer mountain bike trails. This tight and twisting mountain …

5 More Hidden Gems in Bossier

What do you like to do in Bossier Parish? Besides all the fun events happening year long, check out more of these gems found locally. Sainte Terre 190 Nickel Lane, Benton This Benton beauty, listed in the Top 5 of the “25 Breathtaking Barn Venues” by Southern Living, is one of the most sought after wedding locations in North Louisiana. However, …

Take the Scenic Route Through Bossier Parish

Northwest Louisiana is home to a variety of communities with amazing people and places. Bossier Parish, as it so happens, is part of (and handy to) the Boom or Bust Byway. This particular byway takes you on a half day to full day trip around Northwest LA, getting you up close and personal with some amazing historic sites, fabulous eateries, …

GoNoodle Program in Bossier Parish Schools Makes Learning Fun

Ask any school-aged child what they like most about school and they’re likely to say “recess”. It’s a fact that any time away from boring classwork is something all kids like. But thanks to CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System, seven northwest parish school systems including Bossier’s have GoNoodle Plus, a unique program that brings a little bit of recess fun in …

Tour De Bossier with Pierre Bossier: Episode 4

Halloween Fun Faith Farms Arena’s TERRA-PLEX in Elm Grove

Drive a little down Highway 71-South in Bossier Parish and you’ll come to a small community known as Elm Grove. It’s a country-like setting that is just minutes away from Bossier City yet seems far from the faster-paced feel of the Shreveport-Bossier metro area. Head east on highway 527 and in less than 5 minutes, you’ll come upon Faith Farms …

Fresh Fall Flavors at the Benton Farmers Market

“To get any fresher than this, you’d have to go pick it yourself!” is the response you’re likely to hear from any vendor at the Fall Farmers Market in Benton, Louisiana. Each Sunday in October, the Simpson Street Park in downtown Benton is the place for local growers to sell the vegetables and fruits of their labors going on four …