Caddo Gap News Today

When the Spanish expedition of Hernando de Soto crossed the Mississippi River on June 28, 1541 (June 18 on the Julian calendar, which was used at the time), it entered what is now Arkansas. It spent the next 11 months roaming around the state until de Sotos death on May 31, 1542 (May 21 on the Julian calendar). After his death, the survivors made their way to Mexico.

Water season is in session, and now is the time to start exploring Arkansas lakes, rivers and streams in a paddlecraft.

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Kayaking on the Caddo River is a perfect family vacation for this Shreveport mom.

Feeling adventurous? For those of you resolving to travel and explore our beautiful state this year, you will want to read whats on Kat Robinsons bucket list for 2015.

Temperatures in Shreveport-Bossier are supposed to get HOT this weekend. Here's a great way to cool off! Float the Caddo River at the Caddo Gap in Arkansas!

WASHINGTON, Ark. -- Historic Washington State Park has announced its annual summer concert series Music in the Park, with the theme "Music of Entertainment."

GLENWOOD -- Rusty Pruitt and I had a feeling that the fishing would be excellent last week, and the Caddo River did not disappoint us.

Fans of Justin Moore t not have known that he grew up literally only about three hours away near Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Fans of Justin Moore t not have known that he grew up literally only about three hours away near Arkadelphia, Arkansas.