In the Press

Entities and programs within the Natchitoches Parish area have been publicly recognized for their efforts in heritage tourism, historic preservation and retirement development.

September/October 2008:Natchitoches a top retirement town in the US - Where to Retire Magazine

July 2008: One of Louisiana’s eleven state-certified retirement communities

May 2008: Named as a Great Retirement Spot - Great Retirement Spots Newsletter

June 2007: Ten Bargain Retirement Spots in the United States - US News & World Report

May 2007: One of Louisiana’s seven state-certified retirement communities

May 2007: Preserve America Presidential Award for Heritage Tourism - President George W. Bush

Spring 2006: Great American Main Street Award winner - National Trust for Historic Preservation

Spring 2005: One of the United States’ Dozen Distinctive Destinations - National Trust for Historic Preservation

Spring 2004: Natchitoches area was named as a Preserve America community

Winter 2002: One of the Eight Great Tax Friendly Towns - Where To Retire Magazine

October 2002: One of the Top 100 Places to Retire - Where To Retire Magazine

July 2002: One of Twelve Great Road Trips - National Geographic Traveler

December 2001: One of the Top 100 Places to Retire - Where To Retire Magazine

June 1998: One of the Top Six Places to Retire in the United States - Kiplinger Magazine