The Sabine Parish Tourist Commission held their quarterly Power Hour event on Tuesday, April 30 at The Dover House in Florien, La. Power Hour was initiated by the Tourist Commission to bring Sabine Parish business owners, officials, tourism partners, and concerned citizens together to learn about a new tourism and hospitality related topic and its economic benefits to our area.
During this Power Hour event, attendees met and heard from the North and South Toledo Bend State Park Managers, Laura Wilson and Scott Vidrine, about park improvements, additions, and future plans. Highlights from the discussion include North Toledo Bend’s addition of all-terrain battery-powered chairs that give visitors the ability to navigate trails and areas of the park not suitable for conventional wheelchairs. Chairs can be reserved in advance free of charge for use. South Toledo Bend State Park’s hiking trails are concrete, which many of the listeners were surprised to learn, making them easy for everyone to use and enjoy.
In addition to new hiking trails, attendees got to hear about new features such as disc golf courses at both North and South Toledo Bend State Parks, and a new event pavilion available for day use at North Toledo Bend. The Toledo Bend area is fortunate to have two state parks that offer event spaces, cabins, swimming pools, beautiful beaches, and so much more. There are plans for continued improvements in the future, making these parks most enjoyable for visitors and locals alike.
The Sabine Parish Tourist Commission’s Power Hour events are free and open to the public. The next event date is tentatively scheduled for July 18. If you’d like to receive notice about upcoming events, suggest a topic to discuss, or be considered as a venue for the next event, please contact Kelsi at kelsi@ toledobendlakecountry. com or 318-256-5880.