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We all say YAY for beignets!! The word beignet (pronounced ben-YAY) comes from the early Celtic word bigne meaning “to raise.” It is also French for “fritter.” The typical well-known beignets are fried, fluffy pieces of dough, served hot and…
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Indoors or out, Lake Charles offers heart-pounding excitement for visitors. In southeast Louisiana, Lake Charles is a hub for fresh seafood, nightlife and the great outdoors. From lively casinos to peaceful parks and trails - Lake Charles appeals…
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Ready to see — or hear — the real New Orleans? Just a short walk from the French Quarter, head on down to Frenchmen Street for the highest concentration of New Orleans’ best live music. Don’t let the lack of neon lights fool you; behind those…
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If a rich history and world-acclaimed cuisine are the head and heart of Louisiana, music is surely its collective soul. Country Music Up north, the country-turned-sports radio station KWKH in Shreveport was essential to the story of country music…
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Every once in a while it's nice to get away for some new experiences and quality time with your significant other. Check out these New Orleans trip ideas that make for a perfect lovers' escape. Romantic Dining in New Orleans Brunch Spots There’s…
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Louisiana is made of live music. The beauty of Louisiana’s musical tradition is that it's a participatory one. People of all ages and backgrounds dance, often in the same club to the same bands. The lines between the bands, the music and the…
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With the right guides, you can get to the best fishing spots in Plaquemines Parish with little more than a rod, bait and kayak. Venice, Louisiana — part of Plaquemines Parish — offers diverse fish and some of the best inshore fishing charters in…
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You don't need a lasso! Just a line will do at these rodeos where you simply have to "geaux fish" to win. Hands down, Louisiana is a seafood nation. From crawfish to Gulf shrimp and seafood gumbo to blackened redfish, marine life swims through…
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Attention anglers: If you want to break a personal record, look no further than Toledo Bend. There must be something in the water at Toledo Bend. Located on the Sabine River straddling the Texas line, the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir boasts…
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In Louisiana, inland fishing regions around Houma are especially popular destinations with anglers. Prepare for Inland Fishing A maze of rivers and low-lying islands, Terrebonne and Lafourche are two of the southernmost parishes in the state. The…