Travel tips and vacation ideas, from local experts in Monroe - West Monroe.
Kayaking in Monroe-West Monroe
With so many ways to get on the water, this is your ultimate guide to kayaking in Monroe-West Monroe!
Outside the Lines Original: Honey Hole Tackle Shop
Connected by the Ouachita River and surrounded by many other waterways, lakes, and bayous, Monroe-West Monroe is a fisherman’s paradise. From bass tournaments to catfishing, there's no shortage of fun to be…
Outside the Lines Original: Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Welcome to the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, where history, nature, and adventure converge to create a century-long saga of wonder in Monroe, Louisiana!
Cheers to Craft Beers in Monroe-West Monroe
Half the fun of traveling somewhere is trying local favorites, and let’s face it, local brews are just cool! When you visit Monroe-West Monroe, you’re in for a treat with unique, local…
Outside the Lines Original: Layton Castle
Monroe is full of rich history, with many vibrant stories to tell. There is one community landmark that has housed six generations of the same family, fueled by a bloodline of women…
Outside the Lines Original: Downtown Gallery Crawl
On the first Thursday of every other month, artists and creators line the streets of Downtown Monroe and West Monroe for the Downtown Gallery Crawl. You can find everything from paintings and…
Catching Big Bass in NELA
He might be young, but 18-year-old Colby Dark knows one thing better than almost anyone else; how to target big bass on Caney Lake. The West Monroe native gained popularity in late…
Outside the Lines Original: Enoch’s Irish Pub and Cafe
In the heart of Monroe, there’s a place where tradition, community, and music intertwine to create an atmosphere unlike any other. That place is Enoch’s Irish Pub, a cornerstone of the local…
Women Who Led the Way in Ouachita Parish
Lora Peppers is a local historian and the go-to resource for anyone looking for Ouachita Parish history. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we asked Lora to share about a few lesser-known…
Spring Break in Monroe-West Monroe
Put down the books and hit the town! Spring break is here and that means taking a well-deserved break from studying. But that doesn’t mean you have to sleep the days away…
8 Things to Do This March in Monroe-West Monroe
Shopping, Live Music, 318 Day, and the USA Table Tennis Olympic Trials- there are so many exciting events taking over Monroe-West Monroe this March!
Sanctuaries of Strength: The Black Church’s Enduring Role in Shaping Black History
Wrapped in American history, the Black Church stands as a sanctuary of resilience and a beacon of hope. From the days of slavery to the civil rights movement, it has been a…
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