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Natchitoches, (Nack-a-tish) the original French colony in Louisiana, is the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Established in 1714, Natchitoches retains its European flavor through its architecture, heritage and lifestyle. Morning…
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Louisiana’s plantation past comes alive at this small family cemetery. A few miles northwest of St. Francisville is a little-known cemetery that holds a fascinating footnote to Civil War history. Locust Grove State Historic Site sits on the…
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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…
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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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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 stunning natural beauty meets pro-caliber golf on the state’s Audubon Golf Trail, featuring courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Louisiana native and PGA champion David Toms. About Louisiana’s…
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Go to Gray Plantation for the golf. Stay in Lake Charles for the getaway. Golf in Lake Charles Looking for a relaxing round of golf on the green? Visit Gray Plantation in Lake Charles, an outstanding, must-play course. The layout will challenge…
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The rich story of Natchitoches, Louisiana can be experienced through the life story of artist Clementine Hunter. Along the Cane River National Heritage Area in Natchitoches Parish, visitors can find several museums with artifacts and art telling…
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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…