Travel tips and vacation ideas, from local experts in Monroe - West Monroe.
Thanksgiving Recipes by Local Chefs in Monroe-West Monroe
Are you looking for a Thanksgiving recipe that is sure to please everyone in your family? Our local chefs have you covered! Keep reading to discover your new favorite recipe.
Outside the Lines Original: Candy Cane Lane
The holiday season in Ouachita Parish has been shining a little brighter since 2017. That’s when Ben and Amy Hanson felt a bit of nostalgia while reminiscing on their own holiday traditions…
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Monroe-West Monroe
Monroe-West Monroe restaurants are serving up delicious eats this Thanksgiving. If you don’t want to cook, had last minute plans fall through, or just want to support local, keep reading for a…
Sweater Weather in Monroe-West Monroe
The days are getting colder, and the clothes are getting comfier. It’s time to embrace the coziness of fall and dress for sweater weather in Monroe-West Monroe! Explore one of these local…
Monroe-West Monroe Local Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Our Monroe-West Monroe Holiday Gift Guide is here…just in time for the season of giving! From the unique clothing, art, and furniture shops on Antique Alley, to the charming boutiques and gift…
10 Small Businesses in Ouachita Parish to Support this Shop Small Saturday
Supporting local is always a great idea, especially on Shop Small Saturday! You may think it's easier to simply order online, but we promise that you will only find quality pieces when…
Where to Get Soup in Monroe-West Monroe
The leaves are changing, the air is chilly, and we’re throwing on our favorite sweater- you know what that means. It’s soup season! Now we’ve curated a perfect lineup of the endless…
Outside the Lines Original: Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
In the summer of 1997, volunteers got together to turn an old 1880’s planter’s home into a visitor’s center for what was to become the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. After…
Outside the Lines Original: Indian Village Harvest Farm
Community is what drives William and Rebecca Cook and fuels their passion for growing their corner Indian Village. Rebecca comes from a family of farmers, including her father and grandfather. William joined…
Find Your Inner Artist in Monroe-West Monroe
Looking to explore your creative side? Let your inner artist shine at one of our hands-on studios and classes below!
A Fun-Filled Fall Getaway to Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana
There’s just something special about the fall—the cool, refreshing temps after a long, hot summer; the crisp air and colorful trees; the seasonal foods and festivities. All of these things and more…
Outside the Lines Original: Catfish Charlie’s
Doug Wood reconnected with Charlie Coleman, owner of Catfish Charlie’s in Monroe, when he sold software to restaurants across five states in the south. Doug previously worked for Charlie at another restaurant…
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