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Historic sites, award-winning bike trails and spectacular state parks are just a few of the highlights of the northern Louisiana destinations of Ruston and Lincoln Parish. North Louisiana charm meets outdoor adventure and sweet treats in Lincoln…
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With more than 400 fairs and festivals scheduled annually around the state, consider Louisiana the "Festival Capital of the World." Make a trip to celebrate some of our favorite things here in Louisiana — food, music and culture. Here’s just a…
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Up in north Louisiana, not far from Monroe, you'll find charming Morehouse Parish and the Bastrop Main Street Community. Check out the best things to do in the area! 1. Chemin-A-Haut State Park Chemin-A-Haut State Park in Bastrop is a haven for…
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From historic cities to charming small towns in Louisiana, Main Street areas are the heart of a community. Check out just some of the things to do in these places, including shopping, dining, festivals and museums. Hammond Downtown Hammond won the…
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No matter the season, there's always something to celebrate in Louisiana. Louisiana comes alive during the spring. Magnolia blossoms unfold, Cajun-spiced crawfish boils steam and lively parades roll through the streets. It’s the season for street…
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Discover this historic and delicious recipe for Louisiana oysters. Chef Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen's Restaurant in New Orleans provided some insight to the origination of this classic recipe, named for the founder of New Orleans: Jean Baptiste le…
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These oysters are famous for a reason. Overlooking Bayou DeSiard in Monroe, Waterfront Grill is the go-to restaurant for delicious seafood. But don’t expect to find fried or battered fish on the menu. Waterfront Grill focuses on baked, sautéed and…
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Crab Cakes recipe courtesy of Chef Donald Link, exerted from ‘Real Cajun – Rustic Home Cooking' from Donald Link’s Louisiana Ingredients for Crab Cakes 1 pound best-quality lump crabmeat (not pasteurized) 1 tablespoon butter ½ small onion, finely…
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Enjoy this unique, delicious salad from Charley G's in Lafayette. On your next visit to Lafayette , try Charley G’s Bluesiana Salad, which features fresh Louisiana blackberries. Grown in damp, lowland thickets or along fencerows, this shiny, black…
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Louisiana-style sweet potatoes are a healthful and delicious addition to any meal! Louisiana sweet-potato fries are a versatile complement to almost any meal. You can dip them in a fiery bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, pour creamy crawfish…