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Cane River National Heritage AreaCane River Lake, Photo by Sonny Carter
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Cane River National Heritage Area
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Horse and Carriage in Historic District, Photo by John Lees
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The Cane River National Heritage Area includes roughly 116,000 acres and is located in rural northwestern Louisiana.
There is no public transportation although carriage and trolley rides are available in the downtown historic district.
Mule ready to plow, Photo by Sonny Carter
Mule in Cane River National Heritage Area
The mule was used to plow fields and carry heavy loads
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Marcie plowing with mule at Oakland Plantation Site, Photo by CRNHA
Plowing Demonstration Garden at Oakland Site
Demonstration Garden at Oakland Plantation Site - Cane River Creole National Historical Site
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Tractor plowing at event at Oakland Plantation, Photo by NPS
Breaking rows.
The tractor was major factor reducing the practice of share cropping and hiring of farm laborers.
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Couple gardening in heritage area, Photo by NPS  

Did You Know?
The City of Natchitoches, Louisiana located in the Cane River National Heritage Area is also known throughout the nation as the "City of Lights," because of the annual Christmas Festival which takes place the first Saturday in December.

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Last Updated: December 13, 2006 at 14:54 EST