Go to Natchitoches

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show focus on what to experience this Spring in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Hear about outdoor activities like hiking in Kisatchie National Forest and kayaking Cane River or competing in fishing tournaments, and seasonal events like the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival, Sale on the Trail, and the Annual Jazz & R&B Festival.

Featured guest is Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. Plan your visit at: https://natchitoches.com/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show celebrates the rich black history and African American culture in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Hear about the legacy of famous primitive folk artist Clementine Hunter, Baptist minister Alfred Raford Blunt, businesswoman Marie Thérèse Coincoin, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Ben D. Johnson, and many more.

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FEATURED GUESTS

- Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau - https://natchitoches.com/

- Jennae Biddiscombe - Branch Director Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum - https://www.louisianastatemuseum.org/

Picture: The Wash painting by artist Clementine Hunter.

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Get a Taste of Louisiana's oldest city on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show! Hear all about Mariner's Restaurant, a popular dining and special events destination that overlooks Sibley Lake in Natchitoches.

Featured guests:

- Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau - https://natchitoches.com/

- Chef Ben & Keri Fidelak - Owners of Mariner's Restaurant - https://www.marinersrestaurant.com/

This episode's music is "Chicken & Waffles" by Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys based in New Orleans. https://www.johnnymastro.com/

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What can you experience in Louisiana in 2023? This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, who discuss the travel experience and tourism industry of Louisiana. Hear about historic sites and trails, Mardi Gras festivities, nature havens and outdoor recreational opportunities, dining destinations, and so much more.

Since taking office in 2016, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and his team have guided the state to record breaking tourism numbers in each of the last 5 consecutive years prior to the pandemic, cut wasteful spending, and upgraded the State Parks with many becoming profitable through public/private partnerships. Under his leadership, the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism worked non-stop to revive Louisiana's 4th largest industry – tourism – again welcoming 53 million visitors to enjoy Louisiana’s culture, cruise industry, celebrations and culinary excellence. Louisiana remains ranked in the top 10 tourist destination by in polls around the world. More: https://www.crt.state.la.us/lt-governor/ and https://www.louisianatravel.com/

This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show series that focuses on the travel and event experiences of Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in Louisiana. More: https://natchitoches.com/

This episode's music is "House of the Rising Sun" by Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys based in New Orleans. https://www.johnnymastro.com/

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Focusing on the 96th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival that happens from November 19th, 2022 - January 6th, 2023, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show features Arlene Gould - Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Jill Leto - Director of Promotions & Events - Natchitoches Historic District Business Association and Natchitoches Main Street.

Named after a Native American tribe, Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Since 1927, the city is home to one of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country. Starting as a one-day festival, the Natchitoches Christmas Festival has evolved into a six-week long Christmas Season. The Christmas Season begins on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and concludes on January the 6th, the Epiphany. Over 300,000 lights and 100 plus set pieces are on display every night at dusk. More about the festival: https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/

More about Natchitoches: https://natchitoches.com/

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Focusing on the historic American Cemetery, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show features Scotty Williams with the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest LA History Museum in downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana. Every first Friday, Scotty leads a free walking tour guide of the American Cemetery.

Established around 1737, the cemetery is said to be the oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase. Over the years, planters, businessman, politicians, and educators have all made their mark on Natchitoches and the surrounding area. The markers in the cemetery tell stories of the region’s people and act as an outdoor museum dedicated to their legacy. Legend has it, that St. Denis, the town’s founder, is buried somewhere on the grounds. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-historic-american-cemetery-in-natchitoches-louisiana/

Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, it is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area, and is the final destination on the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. More: https://natchitoches.com/

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Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, it is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area, and is the final destination on the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.

From Scarecrows and Pumpkins to Cemetery Tours and the Annual Natchitoches Car Show, episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on Fall Fun in Historic Downtown Natchitoches. Featured guests are Arlene Gould - Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Jill Leto - Director of Promotions & Events - Natchitoches Historic District Business Association and Natchitoches Main Street. More: https://www.natchitoches.com/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on Briarwood Nature Preserve, a National Historic Place in Saline, Louisiana, which is just north of Natchitoches. Featured guests include Arlene Gould - Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Bayli Quick - Curator at Briarwood Nature Preserve. https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/briarwood-nature-preserve/

Briarwood is the birthplace and home of Caroline Dormon, a world renowned naturalist, author, artist, and the first woman to be hired in the United States Forest Service. The Briarwood Nature Preserve carries on the work started by Miss Dormon by preserving wildflowers native to the south and educating the public. More: https://briarwoodnp.org/

Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory and is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area. More: https://natchitoches.com/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. Featured guests are Arlene Gould and Kelli West of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau that promotes tourism to Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana, and Tasha Byrd, owner of Tasha's Country Kitchen in St Augustine, Texas.

Established in 2004 as a National Historic Trail, the El Camino Real de Los Tejas was a “royal road” that spanned approximately 2500 miles from Mission San Juan Bautista Guerrero, Mexico to Fort St. Jean Baptiste in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Translating to “The Royal Road of the Tejas” (Indians), as for hundreds of years it was one of the many trail routes used by Native Americans for trading, the El Camino Real de los Tejas was first followed and marked by Spanish explorers and missionaries in the 1700s. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/el-camino-real-de-los-tejas-national-historic-trail/

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