Happy New Year from Vernon Parish! Vernon Parish boasts a legendary list of things to do. That’s why we’re known as Louisiana’s Legend Country! You can stroll down Main Street and take in art, antiques, and boutique shopping, or find historic locations. With our amazing outdoor adventures and Fort Johnson as a proud part of our local offerings, you’ll find so much to do, you’ll want to explore the entire area and invite friends & family along for the journey! Start your year exploring Vernon Parish and enjoy the many activities.
Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! On Monday, January 15th, is the MLK Parade. Join area churches, social and civic organizations as we pay homage to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be a free lunch, music, celebration and peace march, beginning at 10am. For more information, visit: LegendCountry.com/event/king-day-parade-and-rally.
Shop local! Third Street Market is held in Leesville each Saturday, from 8am-1pm. On Saturday, January 6th, explore fresh produce, homemade and handmade, as well as local crafts and gifts! For more information, visit: LegendCountry.com/event/third-street-market-3/.
Enjoy nature! Watch the beautiful phenomenon of eagles and other beautiful birds in our forested hills and water habitats. For more information on birding, visit: https://vernonparish.org/outdoors_cat/birding. You can even check out the webcam of resident eagles nesting in Kisatchie National Forest! We can’t wait to welcome the new hatchlings! https://www.facebook.com/KisatchieNF.
And, nature of the plant variety can be experienced throughout the winter, with hardy pines as well as fairly mild year-round temperatures. If you want to learn more about plants and even which varieties can be made into dinner, check out Allen Acres classes and even stay on-property – LegendCountry.com/AllenAcresVentures. There are plenty of other outdoor activities to plan in Vernon Parish, from horseback riding to winter fishing to golf! Visit LegendCountry.com/outdoors to plan your route.
Check out our legendary list of things to do: https://vernonparish.org/things-to-do/ including indoor, nightlife, shopping, and historic places! Your shopping can even include drinking, if you need a little extra warmth for all that outdoor exploration! Visit Louisiana Moonshine and take home a bottle (or two) after a few tastes and tour of Louisiana’s first (legal) distillery! See LegendCountry.com/things-do/louisiana-moonshine and add a toast to your trip!
We can warm you up with good food as well! Try something new and legendary in Louisiana’s Legend Country! From Brenda’s Kitchen Puerto Rican Cousine to some of the best local barbecue at Hickory Smokehouse, and even road food to keep you going when you are out-and-about! Visit LegendCountry.com/Dining to plan your dining adventure.
And if you’re looking for where to stay, we’ve got you covered: LegendCountry.com/stay. And you can even book directly from our site – https://tinyurl.com/bdfvpj74
Tag us on social media at #LALegendCountry and share your legendary fun this New Year!
