By Paige Gurgainers

The kayak dock in Sibley is scheduled to be installed by the end of the month weather permitting. This has been a long-time coming and passion project for Serena Gray, Executive Director of Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Commission (WPCVC). 

She said, “We are waiting for the rain to stop so we can get all the large dock pieces on the water and in position. We are at the mercy of the weather at this point.” 

Gray has frequently visited with the Webster Parish Police Jury to discuss the docks and ideal locations across the parish where they can be installed and get the most use from the community. Last year, they landed on the Sibley boat launch on Bayou Dorcheat located along Highway 164. The jury has put in a lot of groundwork to ensure that the dock will be easily accessible and long-lasting.  

Once the dock is installed, Gray said they will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony similar to the one that took place last year at the Dixie Inn launch.  

“We have really made an impact amongst other tourist destinations with our kayak efforts, and they are reaching out to us to ask how we got all of this done,” said Gray.  

Other upcoming events for tourism include a proclamation for Scottish Tartan Day to be held on April 6 at UnderDawgs Sports Grill. This is a joint effort with the City of Minden and the Scottish Tartan Society. The Scottish Tartan Festival will be taking place on April 20 at Miller Quarters Park.  

The following weekend they will be hosting the Archery Shooter’s Association (ASA) tournament, as well as a welcome dinner on April 26 at 6 p.m. at Camp Minden.  

“We will have live music, and food,” said Gray. “It’s just a great way to network with all the archery shooters and the staff there, to celebrate that they are here.”