In the early 20th century, Cammie Henry emerged as a visionary woman, transforming her Melrose Plantation in Louisiana into a …
761st Tank Battalion
At a time when the U.S Army was still racially segregated, the all-Black 761st Tank Battalion was created at Camp Claiborne in …
Valentine Lake
For a Louisiana campground, Valentine Lake may be a bit on the primitive side, but this secluded spot on a quiet lake is truly a …
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass music enthusiasts gather once a month at the old train depot museum in the west-central Louisiana town of DeRidder to …
Louisiana No Man’s Land
The far western portion of Louisiana was once known as "No Man's Land", and it attracted outlaws who took advantage of the …
Red River Raft
The Great Raft on the Red River blocked any attempt to use the river for navigation. The Raft was a logjam hundreds of years in …
Allen Acres
One man's passion for native Louisiana plants and butterflies has led to the creation of Allen Acres, a bed and breakfast with a …
Cazan Lake
Cazan Lake may be one of the best places in Louisiana to watch and photograph nesting birds. Known as PJF Farm and Lodge, the …
Melrose Plantation
Melrose Plantation is a nearly 200 year old National Historic Landmark located on Cane River Lake in central Louisiana that was …
Louisiana Sawmill town’s short life
The plan was for the Fullerton sawmill in Louisiana to stay in operation for generations. But in only 20 years, the historic …