Grand Ecore RV Park and Historical Natchitoches

Grand Ecore RV Park and Historical Natchitoches

Grand Ecore RV Park and Historical Natchitoches. Ecore is French for “bluff,” which is what this beautiful location is known for. Near the RV Park is a large, 80-foot high bluff that towers over the Red River. The RV Park is located next to the Grand Ecore Recreation Area, which opened in 2004. Since we are located on Bayou Pierre, there is plenty to see from either the shore or on your boat. They are a pet friendly facility but do not allow pets inside the buildings.

Grand Ecore RV Park is just outside of Natchitoches, LA. The area has so much history to offer; French, Spanish, Indian and English. The National Park Service runs the Cane River Plantation Sites. Such a cool history lesson. We hung out with the Rangers and we shared a great time together. We also hung out in Downtown Natchitoches and had so much fun.

Grand Ecore RV Park
https://grandecorervpark.com/
Natchitoches, Louisiana
https://www.natchitoches.com/
Cane River National Heritage Site
https://www.nps.gov/cari/index.htm

Last weeks post; A Little Cajun Culture
https://storiesacrossamerica.com/a-little-cajun-culture/

One of two original cotton presses known to exist. It presses loose cotton into a 400lb bail. This was done by human slaves or mules.
Original slave quarters
The Big House. Where the Planter and his family would have lived.
The Overseers home. He was in charge of everyday production on the plantation.
Dwight having an ice cold Coke at the oldest hardware store in Louisiana. Kaffie-Frederick. Such a cool place with lots of old stuff. Right up Dwight’s alley!!
Downtown Natchitoches
Dwight defending Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Located in Downtown Natchitoches.

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