Colonial Trails Scenic Byway

From the country s formative years of 1698 to 1850, settlers blazed the winding trails that created the frontier. Their search for a better life was what founded Louisiana s farms, plantations and towns, and the Colonial Trails Scenic Byway will have you tracing our forefather s footsteps.

Journey through the Kisatchie National Forest and Cajun prairie land and stop in historic towns such as Vidalia, where Hernando de Soto died, or visit the home of the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe in Marksville. A must stop is Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Traveling through the heart of Louisiana, You ll experience the state s remarkable colonial heritage and scenic beauty that gave rise to a rich culture.

Embracing more than 100 historic sites and points of interest, the Colonial Trails Scenic Byway is steeped in legend, natural beauty, colonial heritage and Civil War remembrances.