Provided by Living Well
With students still remaining out of school and families
planning vacations or “staycations,” there are plenty of options of things to
do in Lincoln Parish to finish out the summer strong.
Marketing Director of the Ruston-Lincoln Parish Convention
and Visitors Bureau Amanda Quimby said Lincoln Parish is one of the top spots
to visit in the state.
“Ruston and Lincoln Parish are unique in that we offer an
experience for everyone,” she said. “We’re lucky to have such diverse groups
here. They all come together to make Lincoln Parish one of the most charming
places in the state.”
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| The Lake at Lincoln Parish Park |
One highlight includes The Dog Days of Summer a
collaboration between Louisiana Tech University’s Orientation and downtown
Ruston, which is set for July 22, Quimby said.
“Dog Days of Summer teams up the university’s orientation
and business in the downtown area to welcome incoming freshman to Ruston,” she
said. “It’s also a great event for locals to have extended shopping hours and
live music in Railroad Park.”
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| Mitcham Farms Peach Store |
Visiting the Mitcham Farms Orchard is also a must, Quimby
said. “Go early and get fresh, hand-picked peaches, tour the
orchard and visit the store,” she said. “Do not leave without getting a cup of
peach ice cream.”
For the outdoors type, Lincoln Parish Park is a hidden gem,
Quimby said.“Go this summer for the biking and walking trails, beach and
fishing,” she said. “James Lake is also beautiful this time of year.”
In Dubach, visitors can pick blueberries, Quimby said. “Pop’s Blueberry Patch in Dubach is quickly growing popular
with locals and visitors,” she said. “Go and pick your our blueberries — or
purchase some already picked. It’s an fun outing for families, especially with
small children.”
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| Eddie G. Robinson Museum |
For people looking to get educational, Lincoln Parish has
several museums to visit, Quimby said. “The Eddie G. Robinson Museum on GSU’s campus will walk you
through Coach Robinson’s life and contributions to football,” she said. “The
Louisiana Military Museum is the perfect place for history buffs. They have a
large collection of weapons, uniforms and artifacts. The IDEA Place and
Planetarium is great for children and adults, and gives everyone a chance to
explore science and the wonders of the world.”
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| Louisiana Military Museum |
Quimby’s personal favorite place to go and relax is Lincoln
Parish Park.“I go there several time a week to walk, job or just to
read,” she said. “My niece and nephew
love to join me so they can swim in the lake and run around the playground. We
pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it. In the evenings I like to go downtown
for dinner and live music. There is always a band playing at Ponchatoula’s or
Sundown.”
Quimby said there are endless possibilities for visitors and
citizens to do when visiting Lincoln Parish, and that the citizens make the
parish a thrill to visit.
