5 Activities
Road Trip From Dallas to Shreveport Through Nature
Starts from
Dallas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
5
Duration
10 hrs 35 min
Length
179 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Dallas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hrs 35 min
Length
179 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Adventure
Courtney E. Smith
Travel Expert
- Learn about how freshwater fish in Texas are grown and thrive.
- Take a self-guided walk down a Louisiana nature trail and feed some of the local wildlife.
- Enjoy a plate of Cajun food — the offerings are a little different than the average American fare.
Enjoy the lakes, freshwater fisheries, and animal habitats on the nature trail between two big, bustling cities. The trip from Dallas, Texas, to Louisiana goes through some of the finest parts of the piney woods in East Texas. It's filled with greenery and nature-centric spots to stop. Plus, you can enjoy some Cajun cooking on the way, which is different from normal American fare.
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Adventure
Enjoy the lakes, freshwater fisheries, and animal habitats on the nature trail between two big, bustling cities. The trip from Dallas, Texas, to Louisiana goes through some of the finest parts of the piney woods in East Texas. It's filled with greenery and nature-centric spots to stop. Plus, you can enjoy some Cajun cooking on the way, which is different from normal American fare.
Courtney E. Smith
Travel Expert
- Learn about how freshwater fish in Texas are grown and thrive.
- Take a self-guided walk down a Louisiana nature trail and feed some of the local wildlife.
- Enjoy a plate of Cajun food — the offerings are a little different than the average American fare.
Day Itinerary
5 Activities
Day 1
179 mi
Enjoy the Natural Wonders
Traveling from Dallas, Texas, to Shreveport, Louisiana, is a trip from a big city of industry to a big city of casinos. There’s a lot to see in both towns, but stopping to appreciate East Texas nature along the way is a key feature of this road trip.
09:0045 min
Two Acre Lake
Get out of the car and stretch your legs at Two Acre Lake in Canton, Texas. This popular campsite is a picturesque place for a walk. It's also thought of as one of the best hidden secret spots to go fishing in Texas that is loaded with bass and crappie.
30.1 mi
40 min
10:301 hr 30 min
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Check out the freshwater fish hatchery and learn about what Texans are doing to conserve their natural fishing and water resources. This 107-acre site has 300,000 gallons of indoor and outdoor aquariums that are chock-full of local fish, including bluegill, largemouth bass, alligators, and more.
38.4 mi
50 min
13:001 hr
Razzoo's Cajun Café
Get a little teaser of the amazing Cajun food at your final destination by stopping in at Razzoo's. This chain, which first opened in Dallas, Texas, is known for its off-the-beaten-path dishes, including fried gator tail, as well as other Cajun classics such as crawfish étoufeé, blackened fish, and gumbo.
96 mi
1 hr 50 min
16:001 hr 30 min
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
As you cross over into Louisiana, get into nature as the locals do. This oak, pine, and hickory forest is loaded with nature trails for self-guided walks, and has live animal exhibits that include a bird of prey aviary and deer enclosure. If you just want to stretch a bit, head for the visitor pavilion with public restrooms and seating.
