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Louisiana’s diverse landscape makes for excellent biking trails. Every level of cyclist can find a mountain bike trail in Louisiana, since the state’s terrain is varied. Louisiana’s rural trails and urban loops offer road cyclists and mountain…
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Explore the diverse list of Louisiana natives and current or former Louisiana residents who have won a prestigious GRAMMY® Award. To understand Louisiana's rich musical legacy, look to generations of talented Cajun and Creole artists. Their…
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Discover some of Louisiana's famous country musicians. JIMMIE DAVIS (1899 – 2000) was a two-term Louisiana governor and acclaimed country and gospel music artist. His greatest hit, "You Are My Sunshine," received a GRAMMY ® Hall of Fame Award and…
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Louisiana Country Music Country music developed across the South, and Louisiana has produced some of its best-known artists. Songs of love and loss, southern traditions and the everyday lives of the rural working class come alive in country music…
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Second only to the Grand Ole Opry, many claim the Louisiana Hayride was the most successful stage in music history. Though few would dispute the claim that Nashville and its Grand Ole Opry are the epicenter of country music, some might be…
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The Kisatchie National Forest includes more than 600,000 acres of rolling piney hills and outdoor adventures. The forest is located just southwest of Alexandria and offers visitors some of the prettiest views in Louisiana. Kisatchie draws extra…
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Start your adventure at the Old River Lock and experience the beauty of the Atchafalaya River as you begin your journey. With year-round primitive camping facilities nearby, you can extend your stay and immerse yourself in the natural surroundings…
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The Great River Road tour is a wonderful way to explore cities and towns along the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Kick off your adventure at the West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen and immerse yourself in Louisiana history. As you travel…
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Get ready to savor the flavors of the Feliciana hills throughout this incredible loop that doesn't require a lot of miles. The route features a breathtaking stretch of about four miles on Tunica Road, one of the most scenic roads in the area. At…
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Get a taste of life on the Mississippi as it was in the 1800s with the St. Francisville to Morganza ride. On this out-and-back ride, you’ll cross the Mississippi River on a ferry, and then follow the levee along the outskirts of New Roads. Several…