Boom or Bust Byway Archives - 20x49.com | Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana

Autumn is Calling on the Boom or Bust Byway

Escape the City.Embrace the Byway.Explore the rich history and culture of Shreveport-Bossier along with neighboring communities. The annual Heritage and Harvest tour is back, starting Oct. 8, 2022. This free self-driving tour showcases the historic homes, farms, businesses and churches that have built our beloved region. Sample a tea room …

A photo of blueberries from Blueberry Hill

Couples - Day Trips - Families - Food - Food & Drink - Groups - Solo - Things to Do

You-Pick Farms Near Shreveport-Bossier Make a Great Road Trip

Each year when June rolls around, “in the know” foodies in Shreveport-Bossier dig out their five-gallon buckets and head for a handful of nearby you-pick farms in communities like Haughton, Keithville and Hosston. Most of our region’s you-pick farms are berry farms specializing in blueberries and blackberries, though some also …

A photo of a sunflower in Gilliam, Louisiana

Events - Solo - Summer - Things to Do

Event Update: Sunflower Trail and Festival Canceled for 2020, Photo Contest Will Move Forward

While the 2020 Sunflower Trail and Festival is canceled, the popular annual sunflower photography contest will proceed as planned.

Featured - Local Quirks

North Louisiana’s Small-Town Main Streets Compete for $25K Prize

Featured photo: A harmonica festival on the square in downtown Homer. Photo provided by Jimmy Hand. If you’re spending lots more time online as a result of COVID-19 and the ongoing “stay-at-home” orders that have been issued by many state governments, you’re not alone. If you’re anything like me, you …

Events - Fall - Groups - Solo - Things to Do

Explore Seven Historic Churches During This Weekend’s Heritage and Harvest Tour

Featured photo by Jazmin Jernigan.The Heritage & Harvest Tour, an annual event that spotlights the history and culture of northern Caddo Parish towns like Dixie, Belcher, Gilliam, Hosston, Mira, and Ida, returns this Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There are two historic homes featured on the 2019 tour: the …

Dining - Featured - Food - Off-the-beaten-path - Places - Restaurant Reviews

Eat – just don’t take photos – at Lela’s Kitchen in Vivian

With the Boom or Bust Byway – a new, scenic driving tour of rural northwestern Louisiana via LA Highway 2 – making the headlines recently, I wanted to get a little more familiar with the local eats available in places like Oil City and Vivian, which are featured stops along …

Attractions - Family Friendly - Featured - Off-the-beaten-path - Outdoor - Places

Boom or Bust Byway Spotlight: Vivian Railroad Station Museum

Last week, I began a short series of blogs spotlighting some of Caddo and Bossier Parishes rural attractions. Let’s continue our journey to the charming town of Vivian, Louisiana. Located less than an hour north of the heart of Shreveport and Bossier City, the small town literally takes you back …

Attractions - Family Friendly - Featured - Off-the-beaten-path - Outdoor - Places

Boom or Bust Byway Spotlight: The Louisiana State Oil & Gas Museum

Shreveport-Bossier has an abundance of interesting and entertaining attractions and events, most of which are located close to town. Recently, Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne visited the sister cities to announce the reveal of a new GPS Ranger ® handheld device. It acts as a personal tour guide along a rural …

Mardi Gras Season in Shreveport-Bossier Brings Plenty of Chances to Celebrate

January 7, 2014 Ursula Brantley
Bamboo Asian Café Now Open at Margaritaville Resort Casino

July 20, 2016 Visit Shreveport-Bossier
5 Outdoor Escapes in Shreveport-Bossier

March 22, 2023 Emma Boone