Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge 401 Island Road, Marksville, LA 71351, 318-253-4238, A 6,000-acre refuge. Wildlife observation, hiking, fishing available.  

Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge 401 Island Road, Marksville, LA 71351, 318-253-4238, Visit this 15,000-acre refuge offering wildlife observation, hunting, and fishing available.  

Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area 318-948-0255, 12,078 acres. Red River backwater system, access to interior mainly by boat. Hunting, fishing, nature trail.

Tamahka Trails at Paragon Casino Resort 800-946-1946, ext. 6300, A scenic course where you'll find everything you’d expect from a top-notch golf club. Only steps away from all the action at Paragon Casino Resort, this 18-hole course offers a fully stocked pro shop, 10,000 square foot putting green, full service clubhouse, and practice greens. Lessons are available. Tamahka Trails was designed by Steve Smyers and is a member of the Louisiana Audubon Trail.