A small museum in the Louisiana city of Opelousas introduces visitors to Creole. Rebecca Henry, who founded the Creole Heritage …
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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Whooping Crane in Louisiana
The whooping crane, Louisiana's rarest and largest bird, is making a comeback. After completely disappearing from the state in …
Old Husser School
The old school in Husser has stood for a century. I like old buildings. And they seem even more interesting when they pass the …
Louisiana’s First Fort
Fort dela Boulaye was one of the most important sites of early Louisiana. The fort, built by French explorers, succeeded in …
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 …
Le Tournoi – Cajun Knights on Horseback
Le Tournoi is a unique competition that you will only find at one place in the country. Once a year, Cajun "Knights" on horseback …
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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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The Last Buffalo in Louisiana
The rifle shot echoed through the tall pine trees of the Kisatchie National Forest, a shot that killed the last buffalo in …
Mountain Bike Trails to the Max
A mountain bike trail where you least expect it - in the gentle hills of southern Louisiana. Off-road bicycling enthusiasts have …