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By the Region: Ten Perfect Places to Paddle Louisiana

Wed, 05/22/2019

Louisiana is about 52,000 square miles and about 15 percent is water—inland lakes and swamps, coastal marshlands, scenic small rivers, canals and bayous (slow moving streams). The best way to experience Louisiana’s waterways and the animals and plants that call them home is by canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Here are some ideal places to...

Author:LouisianaTravel.com Staff

FUNtoberfest

Wed, 09/20/2017

Fall festival season is in full swing. More than 60 festivals take place in October celebrating everything from beignets to pumpkins and even spooky spirits. Make sure you bring your dancing shoes and your appetites to your...

Author:LouisianaTravel.com Staff

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LA Shrimp & Petroleum Festival this Labor Day Weekend

Wed, 08/30/2017

You will still be able to tap your toes and tempt your taste buds August 31st – September 4th at Louisiana's oldest state-chartered harvest festival, just keep in mind the following things: 1.) The Music Stage will be...

Author:LouisianaTravel.com Staff

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Great American Seafood Cook-Off Returns to NOLA

Wed, 07/26/2017

If you love a good cooking competition, New Orleans is the place to be on Saturday, August 5 when 13 chefs from around the U.S. compete for the title of King or Queen of American Seafood. The 2017 Great American Seafood Cook-Off...

Author:LouisianaTravel.com Staff

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Kayaking Louisiana's Northshore

Wed, 06/28/2017

There are many recreational boaters on Lake Pontchartrain. Sailboats, yachts and mid-sized boats run up and down the shore or head east to the Gulf, but man-powered kayaks and canoes are also a popular way to traverse the vast...

Author:Leigh Wright

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4 Things You May Not Know About Grand Coteau

Mon, 06/19/2017

Grand Coteau, a historic town in St. Landry Parish, north of Lafayette, is a delight for photographers, history and architecture lovers and anyone delighted by small towns and/or Cajun culture. Read on for reasons to earn some...

Author:Caitlin Bussey

Related Topics:Culinary | Culture | Family Fun | Festivals & Events | History & Heritage

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What to Expect at a Louisiana Wedding

Tue, 06/13/2017

June is the most popular month for weddings nationwide, so you just might be invited to a Bayou State ceremony sometime soon. To make sure you can most effectively laissez les bons temps rouler, let’s review the history and...

Author:Connie Boudreaux Silva

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State Park & Historic Site Events

Wed, 06/07/2017

June is the month to make a Louisiana State Park or Historic Site your destination! There is lots of fun to be had, especially with National Fishing & Boating week and National Get Outdoors Day coming up soon! Here’s just a...

Author:LouisianaTravel.com Staff

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The 2017 Festival Season is Underway

Fri, 05/05/2017

Celebrating more than 400 commodities, causes, delicacies and cultures, Louisiana festivals take pride in the state’s rich history and culture. Almost every weekend of the year, a festival celebration brings in a wide variety of...

Author:Elise Curole

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Helpful Tips for Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier

Thu, 02/16/2017

Shreveport-Bossier throws an amazing family-friendly Mardi Gras in Louisiana! If you’ve always wanted to see animals dressed up in adorable costumes and paraded around en masse or if you’ve always dreamed of it raining hot...

Author:Aly Velasquez

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