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Louisiana Treasures

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Louisiana Treasures Museum in Springfield, LA is a little known museum with a unique offering.  Proprietor Wayne Norwood is dedicated to preserving the past so future generations will have a better understanding of how people lived, worked, and
played in Louisiana.  Wayne has items ranging from Indian Arrowheads to Dry Cleaning equipment to early 20th century office equipment to glass eyes and everything in between.  Two of the more unique items on the grounds of the museum are portable jails that were used to transport chain gangs from jail to work and back.  We have visited twice and still have not seen everything in the museum.  It is an education in the lives of Louisiana residents.

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Rescued by Wildlife

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The “Mighty Mississippi” just keeps rolling along and rising.

Living five houses from the levee, we wanted to put some distance between our house and our RV. We headed to Tickfaw State Park which would allow us to commute to work and be high and dry. At least as high as Louisiana will allow. Having been to Tickfaw in October 2010 and blogged about the trip we were not sure what we would blog about this time. Never underestimate new finds in old locations.

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A Fall Weekend in Tickfaw State Park Louisiana

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Tickfaw State Park — Birds chirping, wind rustling in the trees, and a beautiful blue sky, what more could you want for relaxation.  That is what we experienced and more at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA.  Our time spent at the park was very relaxing and that is exactly what we needed.

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