We attempted to visit the Sabine pass battleground. We drove in and parked. Paid our $5. As we did…read morethe guy told us the mosquitoes would be bad, as if on cue they swarmed. We hastily made a circle around the area, but did not dare stop as they would just attack more. Upon tears of sorrow we made our way back to the car. We had clearly lost the battle of Sabine pass.

Scenic trail way along the Sabine River. State historical…read moresites with historical markings highlighting civil war history and WW2 history and strategic importance of port defenses. (Courtesy of Texas historical society) The location of a significant Civil War battlefield, Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site tells the story of Confederate Lt. Richard "Dick" Dowling and his 46 men who thwarted a Union assault on Sabine Pass, a primary Texas port for Confederate shipments of supplies and vital to the war effort. In a battle lasting less than an hour, Dowling and his men destroyed two gunboats, resulting in significant casualties and the capture of nearly 350 prisoners. Thanks to their efforts, area ports escaped capture and Union forces never penetrated the Texas interior in the Civil War.

It's pretty for this part of the gulf. Many people pull their rvs out in the beach and camp. Don't…read morecome here expecting clear waters and soft sand.

Not what I expected. I only gave it a 3 because the pups couldn't get in the water. A sign was…read moreposted with poor water quality so we didn't let them in. The sand is littered with beautiful shells and the place is not busy. It looks like it has been abandoned since a hurricane. There are no stopping places along the way from Lake Charles so be prepared. We enjoyed a nice quiet time.

this is a big beach with lots of room. not very busy. minimal off-sand parking, lots of beach…read moreparking. tons of variety in the shells.

Some people know Holly Beach, also known as the "Cajun Riviera", is a coastal community in Cameron…read moreParish, Louisiana, United States. Visitors can rent a beach house, RV spot, or camp on the beach in an RV or tent. I have been visiting this beach for years. The main thing to remember is you bring your own food and fun. Each season you can visit this beach to view our Louisiana beauty. This free beach has lost many amenities and facilities because many hurricanes have wiped out businesses. Here people can drive on the beach, and it is animal friendly. *** If you have children or dogs DON'T forget to make them wear a life jacket. The whole time on the beach or in the water. It only takes a few seconds for a person disappear or drown in the Gulf of Mexico. There are not any lifeguards on this beach. I drive a 2022 F150 with 4-wheel drive and trailer load up with off road toys and 3 ice chests (kid drinks, adult drinks, and one empty for any fish we catch). Some people park at the entrance because if you get stuck you are on your own buddy. It is hot so don't forget to bring fresh water for your animals. I bought a canopy from Sam's Club for shade and the children. Also, if anything breaks the pit crew can work in the shade. After I unpacked my chairs, gas container, sunscreen, towels, blanket, bug screen (horse flies), dog freshwater bowl, blowup floats, boogie boards, cast nets, fishing equipment, BBQ pit, charcoal, life jackets, and trash bag. There is not a trash area on this beach. You pack it in you pack it out situation. The trailer is empty and makes for a great dry table, shade for the dog, and more. My favorite part of the beach is our kites and flags. The kites remind our party where our spot is on the beach. It is easy to get lost on busy days. I relax best on a beach. I love the sand on my toes and the salt in my hair. The kids enjoy walking up and down the beach looking for seashells for jewelry and craft time. I generally stop at the Browns store for anything I forgot at home. The fried chicken strips, mash-potatoes, and mac in cheese hold up well on the dash of the truck. It stays heated just enough for lunchtime. The best snack for this beach is PB&J, chips, goldfish, pretzels, pre-popped popcorn, and gummy bears. Something always happens when you are having fun. It is a great idea to bring a full sanitary emergency box (burn spray for jellyfish or cuts). After we are finished, I dry the little ones off completely. Then dust them with baby powder over whole body. This is a trick to help not irritate their skin. Next it is time to get the toxic chemical from their ear. All you need is 90% rubbing alcohol soaked in the ear for 10- 20 seconds. The local police cruise the town in squad cars and the beach with four wheelers employees strict about the rules and laws in their community. The ticket hand is strong! Please don't drink & drive, just bring a DD or call an uber. TIPS: Don't be a litter bug. It is kind to pick up trash on the beach. PEACE-LOVE-EARTH. I encourage you to look at my photos.

IH-10 BRIDGE, SABINE RIVER CROSSING, ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS - This bridge includes entrance and exit…read moreramps for tourist information centers on both sides of the river and the turn-arounds at both approaches for this mile long, 120-ft. wide bridge on IH 10. It seems both Louisiana and Texas have been playing tic for tac since the settlers first appeared here in the 1820's. The center of the river represents the official border between these two states and have been the focal point of disputes since the territory was first divided and conquered. There really nothing magnificent about this concrete structure besides being the largest bridge crossing the Sabine River which is 33rd longest river in the U.S. at 553 miles long. Most of the river crossings prior to this bridge was via ferries or wooden truss bridges.

It's a bridge! I didn't fall in the water. It's structurally sound. I think. Close enough anyway…read more 10/10 would bridge again.

Always fun passing over this architectural marvel! It makes me nervous every time, and my daughter…read morealmost had a heart attack when I told her she was going to have to drive over it, haha!

7700 feet long with a 177-foot clearance to the Neches River the rainbow bridge was tall enough to…read morepass the airship tender USS Patoka - which never actually got here - and numerous off shore oil platforms from the Beaumont ship yards. this through arch structure built in 1938 is the tallest bridge in Tejas. it used to was counted the tallest in all the 48 states but some folks have peculiar notions about definitions and measuring and stuff like that so the rankings are far from settled... really, a bridge over a chasm is merely high, not tall. FYI: in principle this is currently only half a bridge; the neighboring Memorial Bridge, a cable stayed design that is not entirely loathsome, takes traffic the other way over a 143-foot rise.

Being a history buff I just had to stop and check out this historical marker and monument when…read moretraveling the back roads not far from the Sabine River and the Louisiana / Texas state lines. The Old Military Road stretched about 130 miles from Niblett's Bluff to Alexandria my journey started at Neblett's Bluff. About 58 miles of it existed in modern day Beauregard Parish. Calcasieu Parish had 18 miles, Allen Parish had over one mile, Vernon had 17 miles and the remaining miles were in Rapides Parish. This monument was erected in 1958 by Louisiana and Texas Divisions of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and as remote as this location is it's still adequately maintained today by who I don't know. The Confederate army cut this trail to bypass Union blockades and transport supplies to Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor's troops. Because the Union army captured New Orleans in 1862 and closed the mouth of the Mississippi River, southern forces desperately needed inland roads to survive, this had to be quite the undertaking if you're familiar with the thick underbrush in the pinewoods of Louisiana, add in the temperatures, humidity and mosquitoes I can't imagine this being a labor of love or an assignment any enlisted men would volunteer for. This is one of the few reminders that this road ever existed...

Called the shop to see if they had any Abu Garcia bait cast reels and they had a selection of four…read morein stock. Very impressed with the knowledge of employee and great selection of rods, reels, and baits. Ended up picking up a Abu Garcia Revo S reel. Strongly recommend making your way through if you are needing fishing equipment.

This is a relatively big post office. It has several rent-a-boxes as well as a self server kiosks…read morefor purchasing stamps and mailing packages. The building is clean and easy to maneuver around. There is accessible entrance and parking.