The LSU origin story doesn’t begin in Baton Rouge, but more than 100 miles away on a wooded hilltop in Pineville, Louisiana. Long …
Fishing & Sunsets at Lake Bruin
Lake Bruin State Park in northeastern Louisiana is a hot spot for fishing, even if you don't have a boat. And it's the perfect …
State Parks Stargazing
In my overnight stays at Louisiana State Parks, I look for opportunities to do a little stargazing and night photography. …
Engine Number 3
Engine Number 3, a rusting steam locomotive stationed near the main rail line in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, stands as a monument to …
Houma Blimp Base
The Houma blimp base, once a vital hub for U.S. naval defense during World War II, played a key role in tracking and deterring …
Kayak Artist
Kayak artist Carol Hallock has found an unconventional studio—her small boat drifting along Bayou Lacombe in southeastern …
Crawfish
Crawfish and rice are not just a classic Louisiana pairing at the dinner table—they are also a perfect match on the farm. Most of …
Red Iris
The red iris, one of Louisiana’s rarest native flowers, blooms each April in a swamp near the town of Abbeville—its only known …
The Last Buffalo in Louisiana
The rifle shot echoed through the tall pine trees of the Kisatchie National Forest, a shot that killed the last buffalo in …
Northshore Bluegrass
Hearing bluegrass on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain might seem out of place in a state better known for jazz, Cajun, and …