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During Carnival season, traditional celebrations can be found in every corner of the state. Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans are as diverse as the state itself, with each region celebrating its roots, which include Native American,…
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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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Louisiana’s River Parishes encompasses an area of Louisiana stretching from the outskirts of New Orleans and following the Mississippi River Road to just outside Baton Rouge. Here, visitors have several options for things to do: explore historic…
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There are infinite opportunities to get to know Louisiana, a state known for some of the nation’s friendliest folks—plus cuisine, music and culture found nowhere else. Here are a few of our favorite experiences to add to your Louisiana must-do…
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Learn what to expect at Courir de Mardi Gras — and find DIY costume ideas. Louisiana's Mardi Gras celebrations are as different as its gumbos, with each region adding its own something special. New Orleans is known for elaborate floats, blocks-…
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Iberville is one of Louisiana’s oldest parishes, named in honor of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, a French explorer. Located near Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish provides plenty of things to see in southern Louisiana. Learn about these unique…
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For many of us, spotting an alligator in the wild might signal that it’s time to start running. But fear not; despite that sinister-looking grin, alligators rarely make unprovoked attacks on humans. In fact, even though they possess the strongest…
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... king cake! Learn why it's part of the Twelfth Night tradition. When is Twelfth Night? Twelfth Night marks the official opening of Carnival season, a period of masquerade balls, parties and parades…
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Southwest Louisiana is a prime spot for fishing bass and redfish — as well as for seeing brown pelicans, egrets and migratory birds. Fishing Southwest Louisiana's legendary wetlands are a watery paradise that beckons fishermen looking to land "the…
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Designated an All-American Road in 2002, this 180-mile trail was one of the first National Scenic Byways in the Gulf South. Along this distinctive natural corridor through Louisiana's Outback, one of America's "Last Great Wildernesses," you have…