Louisiana Staycation
Paddling through a Cajun Paradise
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.
This Week’s Featured Stories
Cypress Trees to Louisiana Sawmill
The booming lumber industry of the early 20th century and its appetite for virgin cypress trees in Louisiana are featured in this state museum in the town that was once…
Mountain Bike Trails to the Max
A mountain bike trail where you least expect it – in the gentle hills of southern Louisiana. Off-road bicycling enthusiasts have spent the last few years helping to design and…
Grand Isle Louisiana
Grand Isle is the only inhabited barrier island along the Louisiana coast. It’s state park lures visitors with a sandy beach, saltwater fishing and camping on the edge of the…
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?
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.
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.
Heart of Louisiana on TV
Experience the thrill of real mountain bike trails in Louisiana that take you from beginner to black diamond class bikeways in Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton.