Caddo Parish 

From a cinematic boat tour through the moss-draped waterways of Caddo Lake, home to the nation’s first offshore oil well and a backdrop for film and television, to the rise and fall of boomtown Oil City, this episode traces the region’s industrial roots. In Shreveport, we step onto the legendary stage of the Municipal Auditorium, where the Louisiana Hayride launched icons like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, and explore a vibrant arts scene shaped by both history and modern revival. Along the Boom and Bust Byway, we travel through small towns like Mooringsport, Gilliam, and Belcher, each adding another chapter to the region’s story.  The road trip concludes in Keithville with a visit to Chimp Haven, offering a moving encounter with rescued chimpanzees.

Caddo Parish comes into view through sweeping aerials that reveal its people, culture, and landscape. Sit a spell and explore its vibrant communities with LA64.