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A trip to DeRidder with its historical and recreational value sets the area apart as a year round vacation spot. Outstanding events such as the four Wind Pow - Pow, Gem and Mineral Show, Louisiana Doll Festival, Rodeos, Trade Days and Camp-N-Jam Sessions are scheduled throughtout the year for fun-filled family entertainment. Laid back lifestyle, southern cooking, clean air are just a few of the attributes that are offered to visitors.

A description of the area would be that of southern small town attributes like low cost-of-living, low cost recreational opportunities, mild climate, high quality-of-life, available land and low housing cost and low crime, all in one package.

Beauregard Parish is a favorite with military retirees with warm climate, low home prices and quality living. Because of the convenience to Fort Polk and its amenities, families enjoy making retirement plans to stay in the area. Just a short drive takes you to either Houston or the Gulf of Mexico.

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Beauregard Parish is a wonderland for nature lovers and outdoor sportsmen. Longville Lake is a popular RV and recreational site for the whole family. Bundick Lake with public boat ramps, RV hook-ups, and Emory Wallace Retreat Center lets everyone enjoy water recreational opportunities. North of Merryville is an oasis for birding in the Boise-Vernon Wildlife Management Area where one can discover native plant life such as the yellow pitcher plant. Outdoor enthusiast will find an abundance of wildlife such as white tail deer, turkey, quail, an occasional alligator and endangered species like the red cockaded woodpecker. Access to the Sabine River, western border of Louisiana, is convenient by a free public boat ramp.

History of the Parish is preserved in numerous sites on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. Beauregard Museum, with memorabilia about our early 1900's sawmill town and railroad heritage, along with the Lois Loftin Doll Museum are housed in the Old Kansas City Southern railroad depot. Downtown DeRidder, a National Historic District provides a grand place for antiquing and specialty shopping, from Fenton glass to quilting supplies.

Other features are the 1914 Gothic Jail, 1914 Courthouse, and Conrad Albrizio's fresco, "Rural Free Delivery." Additional National Registry standouts are the old First Methodist Church sanctuary and the first WWII USO. Other parish National Register stuctures include the Beauregard Parish Training Structures School on MLK Drive, Dry Creek School on LA. 113, First Street School on West First Street and Burks Log Cabin in Merryville. Visit the Tourist Center to get a free copy of the "Historic District Walking Tour" brochure.

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E-Mail: Beautour@bellsouth.net

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Address: P.O. Box 1174 DeRidder, La. 70634

Location: 104 Port Street at Washington Avenue

Hours: Mon - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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