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Find interesting history and natural adventures in Louisiana's Wild West. What is No Man's Land? Before the West was wild, Louisiana had its own untamed territory. Known as No Man’s Land or the Neutral Strip, this stretch between Spanish Texas and…
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Take a scenic drive along one of Louisiana’s 17 scenic byways. Each one tells its own unique tale as it weaves through the state. Traveling these Louisiana highways, you’ll get to know a little about the state’s natural beauty, its quaint towns…
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Located in the heart of French Louisiana — the Acadiana Region — Lafayette offers the best of Cajun culture. There's a good reason why Lafayette has been coined the "Happiest City in America." It's got everything to do with the people and a…
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Just north of St. Francisville and near the Mississippi River, this region is renowned for its rugged terrain, waterfalls and rich biodiversity — a rare landscape in Louisiana's mostly flat lowlands. Why Visit Tunica Hills? The simplicity and…
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Learn all about the Civil War’s effect on the region at these State Historic Sites, museums and more. Mansfield State Historic Site After the fall of Vicksburg and Port Hudson in July 1863, the Mississippi River was entirely controlled by the…
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Learn about Louisiana's Civil War history with these key sites. The Old U.S. Mint A major federal facility at the time of Louisiana’s secession from the Union, the Old U.S. Mint provided the state government with a needed influx of cash. Later,…
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Sites throughout Louisiana mark places where some of America's most fundamental events occurred. Many Louisiana sites indicate Civil War history. Landmarks range from State Historic Sites to battlefields, museums and cemeteries. These sites offer…
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Use this packing guide to get ready for your swamp tour in Louisiana! Imagine paddling through a misty Louisiana swamp or flying through the water on a lightning-fast airboat. Gnarled cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss casting eerie shadows…
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Learn about the lasting effects of the Civil War on Central Louisiana with a visit to historical sites in Alexandria, Natchitoches and beyond. The Red River, which flows across Central Louisiana, played a strategic role in the Civil War. Learn…
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See the Civil War site where the Confederates achieved victory against Union invaders. In July 1863, in a small pocket of northwest Louisiana, the Civil War was raging. Union forces were headed up the Red River towards Shreveport, attempting to…