Regions • Sportsman’s Paradise Shreveport-Bossier City .................................136 See detailed map in back of guide. Monroe-Ruston Area .......................................142 MEET YOUR GUIDE If you’ve ever wanted to quit your day job to follow your passion, Homer Humphreys is an inspiring man to talk with. The Minden resident quit his corporate career decades ago to compete in fishing competitions, eventually doing well enough to go pro. That led him to open a string of local businesses. Asked how he became a self-made Renaissance Man, Humphreys says humbly, “I just like making things happen that have never happened before.” Humphreys loves to brag about all the visitors he lures to north Louisiana. Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Japan—his guide service welcomes travelers from around the world—and the former Webster Parish Ambassador of the Year says that hometown pride is one of his main reason for bringing them there. > SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY AREA Festivals also rank high on Humphreys’ list of things to do in north Louisiana. Shreveport area shout-outs include the State Fair of Louisiana (October-November) and the Let the Good Times Roll Festival (June), as well as the Shreveport Farmers’ Market , held throughout the summer in Festival Plaza, and Ed Lester Farms in Coushatta. “They’ve got fruit pies, jellies, all that stu—the parking lot there is full all the time.” November’s Main to Main festival rolls through his hometown and other towns including Sarepta and Springhill, with local crafts, live music and other cultural attractions. PHOTOS: (OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP) Beer ight at Red River Brewing Company; Fishing ©Jim Hudelson ; Wine Country Bistro seared tuna ©Jim Noetzel ; (THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Homer Humphreys ©Martin Creative, Inc.; Zydeco musicians at the Let the Good Times Roll Festival – courtesy of Shreveport-Bossier CTB ; Fresh herbs ©Shreveport Farmers’ Market http://LouisianaTravel.com 133
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