"Work won't hurt you at all" L. W. “Knot” Farrington of Metairie passed away on August 19, 2025—just eleven days before what …
State Exhibit Museum
The State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a circular monument to time travel—a place where visitors can walk through …
Sawmill Museum
The sawmill museum in Longleaf, Louisiana preserves a nearly intact piece of the state’s timber heritage—one that helped reshape …
Swamp School
The swamp school in St. Charles Parish is no ordinary summer program. Instead of classrooms and computers, elementary-aged …
First Female College
The first female college west of the Mississippi River opened its doors in 1855 in the small western Louisiana town of Mansfield, …
Louisiana Watermelons
Louisiana watermelons are hitting their peak just in time for the July Fourth holiday. And nowhere are they celebrated more than …
Farmers Market
The farmers market at Ed Lester Farms in Coushatta, Louisiana, opens each morning with bins overflowing with fruits and vegetables …
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 …