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Country and gospel music come together with Civil War commemoration at this west Louisiana museum. Rebel State Historic Site was founded on the site where an unknown Confederate soldier is buried. According to local lore, Confederate soldiers were…
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Tour the house and gardens of a 19th-century cotton plantation. Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site occupies some enviable real estate in the foothills of West Feliciana Parish. The scenery is awe-inspiring, with a mix of hills and valleys…
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Grab your rods, lures and bait for first-class fishing in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The state’s only inhabited barrier island is a haven for anglers with more than 280 species and a year-round fishing season. The island is small, about 8 square miles…
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Louisiana’s subtropical climate and location along a central migratory flyway make the state a haven for birds and birders. Looking for top birding locations across Louisiana? Lucky for you, a little birdie gave us the best spots to watch in each…
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Relax and enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, native wildlife and the nearby Poverty Point World Heritage Site. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, only a few miles from UNESCO's Poverty Point World Heritage Site, is a bucket-list attraction…
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Louisiana State Parks disc golf courses offer a variety of terrain and difficulty levels. Disc golf is a fun outdoor sport, no matter what your level of activity. Yes, it’s throwing a disc, but it is very different from throwing a Frisbee. Just…
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Louisiana's beauty, in part, comes from its many cypress-studded swamps, coastal marshlands and scenic bayous. The best way to experience Louisiana’s waterways and the is by canoe, kayak or paddle-board. Here are some ideal places to paddle your…
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At 535 feet, Driskill Mountain located in Bienville Parish is a great light adventure hike. Calling Driskill Mountain a “mountain” — while technically true — might need a little clarification. While considered a high point in Louisiana, elsewhere…
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Louisiana's botanical gardens offer vibrant natural beauty in serene settings. Louisiana’s subtropical climate and proximity to the Gulf give the state extended periods of warm weather and mild winters, creating an ideal environment for gardens.…
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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…