On land, the brown pelican is a large, awkward looking bird. But when a pelican takes flight with its seven-foot wingspan, the …
Going Cajun at Fred’s in Mamou, Louisiana
Mamou, Louisiana is one of the most Cajun places in the world. And any trip to this small, one-stop-light town needs to include a …
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Missing Grave of a Louisiana Governor
For decades, the gravesite of a former Louisiana governor has been missing. In the mid-20th century, a cotton field replaced the …
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Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
Visitors to Louisiana's Lake Fausse Pointe State Park get to experience the Great Atchafalaya Basin Swamp, with plenty of water …
Shreveport Wineries
Located far from the dominant wine regions of the United States, these family-owned wineries near Shreveport, Louisiana blend …
New Orleans 1812 Hurricane – A Stormy Past
A university researcher has reconstructed a catastrophic two-century-old hurricane that is among the worst to ever strike the City …
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Saint Louis Cathedral
For nearly 300 years, a Catholic Church has stood on the site of the iconic Saint Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square in New …
Chennault’s Flying Tigers
One of the stars of aviation in World War II grew up on a north Louisiana farm, and his first command was working for the Chinese …
Steam Locomotive – A Real Big Boy
The world's largest steam Locomotive, Union Pacific's "Big Boy", shows off its size as it rides the rails across Louisiana. The …
Huey Long Bridge
Riding the rails The Huey Long Bridge, located a short distance upriver from the City of New Orleans, has been moving rail cars …