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Enjoy the tranquil beauty of Shreveport/Bossier City, LA along the historic Red River and Cross Bayou.
This enchanting tour shows you the tranquil beauty of the Red River and Cross Bayou. Learn how the logging industry, which dominated the Red River in the 1800's, has been replaced by the gaming industry.
The Spirit of the Red is a 35 passenger boat with many windows for your viewing pleasure. If you would like to enjoy the scenic view from outside, it offers a spacious observation deck. The Spirit of the Red is also U.S. Coast Guard certified.
Cross Bayou and the Red River have become a habitat for several species of wildlife. The alligator, blue heron, white egret, kingfisher, sea gulls and various types of snakes and turtles, all dwell along the banks of these two bodies of water. This area has turned into a popular fishing area for bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Fried catfish is an area speciality.
Along this tour you will encounter several different bridges and even for some local people this piece of history is used and seen daily but the history behind them remains a mystery.
Oil Railroad Swing Bridge
The Old Railroad Swing Bridge in Cross Bayou was built in the early 1900's and was operated by manual labor.
Waddle "A" Frame Bridge
The Waddle "A" Frame Bridge in Cross Bayou was built in the mid 1800's. It is one of two of these type bridges left standing in the Unites States.
Texas Street Bridge
The Texas Street Bridge, also known as the Neon Bridge, is part of Highway 80, which is one of just a few highways which stretches from the East coast to the West coast. This highway system goes through the middle of towns across the United States.
Kansas City Southern & Southwestern Railroad Bridges
The KCS and Southwestern Railroad Bridges are both swing type bridges. The bridges open to let river traffic pass through and then close to allow access for the trains that rely on them. The KCS is more than 100 years old and the Southwestern Railroad Bridge dates back to 1837.