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Paddling through a Cajun Paradise


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Only minutes from the town of Breaux  Bridge, you can paddle a kayak through the Heart of Louisiana’s Cajun country in world class adventures on Lake Martin and Bayou Teche.

Experience world class adventure close to home.

Louisiana Regions


Steamboat Natchez in the Mississippi RIver

New Orleans Region

Huey Long statue in front of the Louisiana State Capitol

Capital Region

sunrise over Lake Chico State Park

Acadiana

alligator on shore in southwest Louisiana

Southwest Louisiana

wild Azalea in the Kisatchie National Forest

Central Louisiana

locomotive in the Northshore of Louisiana

Northshore

huge cypress trunk in North Louisiana

North Louisiana

egret flying over swamp in Louisiana

Bayou Region

Featured Posts – Battle of New Orleans


A line of British Army red coat reenactors fire their muskets

Battle of New Orleans

The Battle of New Orleans was one of the most decisive victories by an American army over a much larger British force during the War of 1812.  The opening shots…

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Exterior of the Old Ursuline Convent building showing 3-story structure with cross in front of convent garden

Three Centuries of Faith

The Old Ursuline Convent located in the historic French Quarter has been part of the history of New Orleans almost since its founding three centuries ago.  The French nuns who…

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cypress trees in the Barataria Wetlands Preserve

Pirate’s Story Finds Home in Lafitte Museum

Until recently, anyone traveling to the Town of Jean Lafitte to learn about the famous pirate would have had a tough time finding any connection in this small fishing village. …

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Dave’s Favorite Hikes


Here are a few of my favorite hikes in Louisiana. They are all easy and they get you into some of the most beautiful landscapes in the state. What are your favorite hikes?


gravel hiking trail along creek surrounded by autumn color trees backlit by afternoon sun hike Bogue Chitto State Park Louisiana

Hiking the Gorge

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waterfall at Sicily Island Hills, Louisiana

Louisiana Waterfalls

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trail through the Kisatchie National Forest

Kisatchie National Forest

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Dave McNamara has spent much of his career as a journalist traveling across his home state of Louisiana reporting on its unique places, attractions, cultures and people.  He’s discovered a few favorites along the way. (full bio)


60 Second Road Trips


Take a quick 60-second trip to some of the most interesting places in Louisiana.



Big Branch Refuge Nature Trail in Lacombe, Louisiana

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Explore Lousiana


Louisiana is full of rich culture and history. And there are some unique things that you may not find anywhere else. Let’s explore what makes Louisiana such a special place.


lighthouse in sculpture garden in Chauvin, Louisiana

Where Y’At?

sunrise over Grand Isle, Louisiana

Did You Know?

accordion playing Zydeco music

Culture

oak trees in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

What’s Your Favorite?

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Take a bike ride on the 28-mile-long Tammany Trace Bike Trail that connects the cities of Covington, Abita Springs, Mandeville, Lacombe and Slidell in southeast Louisiana.

Long distance cycling in Louisiana

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