The Atchafalaya Swamp, an expansive and intricate wilderness nestled in the heart of Louisiana, is a critical floodway for the …
Handwritten Letters
Handwritten letters, the ones crafted with a pen and bottle of ink, may be a dying art. However, for those who appreciate history …
The Disease at Carville
For much of the 20th century, people diagnosed with disease of leprosy were sent to Carville, Louisiana, a federal treatment …
Louisiana Meteor Crater
Scientists working for the Louisiana Geological Survey believe they may have discovered a large crater caused by the impact of a …
Louisiana Nature Trail
This Louisiana nature trail offers a beautiful walk in the woods in the gentle hills near St. Francisville. The area was once …
West Baton Rouge Museum
jamming to old time music Once a month the West Baton Rouge Museum hosts a gathering of musicians and those who enjoy listening …
Mississippi River Shrimp
In a state known for its bountiful saltwater seafood, there is a lesser-known freshwater shrimp that generations of River Parish …
The Capitol Huey Long Built
In the 1930’s, this Louisiana skyscraper reflected the style of America’s tallest buildings. The State Capitol opened in …
Botanic Garden in Baton Rouge
For more than 40 years, this downtown location was the first airport in Baton Rouge. The airfield relocated to another site north …
Saint Francisville and its Japanese-American Garden
Most of the plants and flowers in this garden in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, are common in the South. But the style of …
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