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Sites throughout Louisiana mark places where some of America's most fundamental events occurred. Many Louisiana sites indicate Civil War history. Landmarks range from State Historic Sites to battlefields, museums and cemeteries. These sites offer…
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Find incredible fishing trips throughout Louisiana. Braided with thousands of acres of productive waterways, Louisiana is legendary fishing territory. The state's bayous, rivers, lakes, reservoirs and estuaries are a paradise for freshwater…
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Learn how to go surf fishing on Louisiana’s glittering coast. Anglers accustomed to lake or river fishing will be delighted by surf fishing. When you cast into the sparkling, ripping waves of the Gulf, big saltwater fish are in store. Surf Fishing…
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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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Gorgeous scenery, Toledo Bend Reservoir, tamales, festivals, state parks and more. Sabine Parish is Toledo Bend Lake Country. It sits on the east side of Toledo Bend Reservoir offering miles of water and land recreation opportunities. The area's…
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The allure of Louisiana's Cajun culture is everywhere in Lafourche Parish. Located just slightly southwest from New Orleans and spanning down into the isles in the Gulf, this area of Louisiana is full of adventure. Visit Cajun restaurants…
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Here's what to bring for a fun and safe day on the water. Flanked by the massive Toledo Bend Reservoir to the west, the mighty Mississippi River to the east and the Gulf to the south, Louisiana is an angler’s dream come true. Freshwater fishing is…
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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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Love history? Walk the grounds where the longest siege in U.S. military history took place. By the summer of 1863, the Civil War had been raging for two years, with dozens of battles waged across Louisiana. The Union had captured the largest city…