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Central Louisiana

Explore the natural beauty and historic sites of central Louisiana, from hiking the hills of the Kisatchie National Forest, to visiting the state’s oldest city at Natchitoches, founded in 1714. This region also hosted the 1941 Louisiana Maneuvers, largest domestic military exercise in U.S. history.

abandoned Longleaf sawmill in Longleaf, Louisiana

Sawmill Frozen in Time

Dave McNamara
August 28, 2020

It is one of many sawmills that were harvesting Louisiana’s longleaf pine trees in the late 1800’s.  And along the way, this sawmill in Longleaf, Louisiana played a critical role…

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1956 Thunderbird built in a New Orleans garage

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

Dave McNamara
August 19, 2020

Louisiana has a rich sports history that goes far beyond the gridiron.  From dirt horse tracks to Olympic medals and the now-banned sport of high school boxing, you will find…

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trail through the Kisatchie National Forest

Kisatchie National Forest

Dave McNamara
June 23, 2020

Hiking the Kisatchie Hills The Kisatchie is the only national forest in the state of Louisiana, and it offers numerous trails that can make for a great day of hiking. …

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view of the milky way over the Rockefeller National Wildlife Refuge, Cameron Parish, Louisiana

See the Milky Way in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest

Dave McNamara
June 23, 2020

Seeing the milky way in Louisiana can be a challenge. You have to time your stargazing to a night when the moon is not lighting up the night sky and…

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