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Toledo Bend Reservoir - Area Attractions

Toledo Bend Reservoir is a largeGardens is a short, pleasant drive South
artificial lake on the Sabine Riverof Many, Louisiana.
between Texas and Louisiana.Hodges Gardens is the nation's largest
Construction on the Toledo Bend Damprivately owned horticultural parkland
began on May 11, 1964, and waterand wildlife refuge and is one of Sabine
impoundment began on October 3, 1966.Parish's most celebrated attractions.
The lake has an area of 185,000 acresThe gardens have a staff of 23 full time
(749 km2), and the dam is capable ofand 5 part-time employees. Most of these
generating 92 megawatts of electricalwork in the formal garden, gift shop and
power. It is the largest lake eithergreenhouse areas, though there is a
wholly or partially in Texas.small administrative staff. The
The reservoir is a popular location forgreenhouse personnel raise many of the
freshwater fishing.Garden's flowers and foliage from either
Sabine National Forest and Hiking Trailsseeds or cuttings. However, some
Wild Azalea Canyons - Famous since theflowers, such as 42,000 tulips from
1800s, this area provides a wonderfulHolland, must be bought from outside
spot for year round hiking and in Marchgrowers. The flowers are used to fill
it blossoms with wild Azaleas - about athe 75 beds located throughout the
30 minute drive South.60-acre main garden area. The gardeners
Canyon Rim Woodlands Trail - Nearby,replace the plants several times each
easy access, well marked trails, and anyear with the different spring, summer
easy walk in the woods makes this trailand autumn seasonal plant groups.
a great one to visit. About 20 minutesHorseshoe Casino - Shreveport Gaming A
driving time from the resort.scenic drive North will take you to
Trail Between the Lakes - This 28 mileShreveport - Bossier City and some
trail, primarily through Sabine Nationalexciting riverboat gambling on the
Forest, has many points where you canhistoric Red River, fine restaurants,
enter or leave the trail to make yourshopping and entertainment.
excursion in the woods as long - orTwo Indian casinos in Marksville and
brief - as you like. It begins "justCoushotta are also only a pleasant drive
down the road" from Fin & Feather, ataway from the resort.
the Lakeviw Recreation Site. and passesOther Attractions Nearby Hemphill, Texas
right by the resort.offers some charming craft and gift
Boles Field Recreation Area - The Bolesshops, a historic county jail and
Field area is a tradition with foxmuseum, and the unforgettable "Cedar
hunters and is home to the National FoxTree Domino Players".
Hound cemetery. Boles Field is about aSabine Speedway is a quarter mile oval
45 minute scenic drive away.stock-car racing track that has races
Moore Wildlife Management Area: A fewMarch through November on Saturday
miles up the road, the 27,034 acre Moorenights - just North of Many, Louisiana.
Plantation Wildlife Management AreaMany major fishing tournaments are held
offers hunting and camping. Portableon Toledo Bend Reservoir - some weekends
deer stands may be used but may not bewill find two tournaments being held at
left unattended for more than 72 hours.the same time! Frequent festivals in the
Birding Blessed with many native speciesarea such as: Zwolle Tamale Fiesta,
and a multitude of migratory speciesFisher Sawmill Days, Battle of Pleasant
passing through, the area is a favoriteHill Festival, Florien Free State
among bird watchers. A number of eaglesFestival, Zwolle Loggers Festival Fort
makes their homes on the lake.Polk - Ft. Polk is the nation's fifth
Cypress Bend Golf Resort Area Golfinglargest military installation and is the
Cypress Bend is a championship 18-holecornerstone of this west central part of
golf course. Experience playing throughLouisiana. It began as Camp Polk in the
an impressive series of inlets andearly 1940's, but has evolved into one
bluffs while overlooking the lake on allof the U.S. Army's most modern
18 holes. Cypress Bend is across thefacilities. It now serves as the home of
lake, a pleasant drive of about an hour.the Army's Joint Readiness Training
Hodges Gardens World famous HodgesCenter.



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