You may not think of Louisiana as a place where you can find gemstones. But the Bayou State does have a couple gems that …
Louisiana Watermelons
Louisiana watermelons are hitting their peak just in time for the July Fourth holiday. And nowhere are they celebrated more than …
American Rose Center
The American Rose Center near Shreveport, Louisiana, has quietly flourished for half a century as the headquarters of the American …
Farmers Market
The farmers market at Ed Lester Farms in Coushatta, Louisiana, opens each morning with bins overflowing with fruits and vegetables …
LSU Origin
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 …