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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

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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Get a Taste for Cajun Country Mardi Gras

Wed, 02/15/2017

5 Ways to #TasteLouisiana This Mardi Gras 1. Coffee-Infused King Cake It’s a good idea to start the morning off right with food in your belly and a little caffeine, and we know the perfect spot for both! Café Mosaic is a...

Author:Caitlin Bussey

Related Topics:Culinary | Festivals & Events

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Tales of the Tail: Louisiana's Crawfish History

Wed, 02/01/2017

To understand the significance of crawfish in Louisiana, one only has to take a drive on the Friday before Easter with their windows down. Propane tanks can be heard burning under huge pots of boiling water filled with seasonings...

Author:Connie Boudreaux Silva

Related Topics:Culinary | Culture

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First Timer's Guide to Courir de Mardi Gras

Mon, 01/30/2017

Just like gumbo in Louisiana can differ region to region, Mardi Gras does too! The flamboyant parties in the French Quarter, the regal balls in Lake Charles, the family-friendly parades in Shreveport and then there is the Courir...

Author:Connie Boudreaux Silva

Related Topics:Family Fun | Festivals & Events

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Golf Getaway in Southwest Louisiana

Wed, 12/28/2016

There are 16 golf courses around Louisiana known as the Audubon Golf Trail. Each course is as unique as the state itself. One such course is Gray Plantation in Lake Charles, LA. Our morning started out overcast and cool, but...

Author:Barry Landry

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