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At 535 feet, Driskill Mountain located in Bienville Parish is a great light adventure hike. Calling Driskill Mountain a “mountain” — while technically true — might need a little clarification. While considered a high point in Louisiana, elsewhere…
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Just north of St. Francisville and near the Mississippi River, this region is renowned for its rugged terrain, waterfalls and rich biodiversity — a rare landscape in Louisiana's mostly flat lowlands. Why Visit Tunica Hills? The simplicity and…
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Just a few miles off Interstate 20 near the Mississippi-Louisiana border is a roadside attraction unlike any you’ll find on Earth. Poverty Point World Heritage Site is a series of raised earthen mounds, channels and ridges made by human hands more…
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Looking for something to do with all that leftover turkey? Try this classic Cajun comfort food. In Louisiana, our Thanksgiving resurrection is most often a turkey gumbo — and we do feel very strongly about it. In fact, we would argue it’s really…
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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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Southwest Louisiana is a prime spot for fishing bass and redfish — as well as for seeing brown pelicans, egrets and migratory birds. Fishing Southwest Louisiana's legendary wetlands are a watery paradise that beckons fishermen looking to land "the…
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Learn how to cook up the perfect feast with this crawfish boil recipe. Crawfish aren’t just a cherished delicacy in Louisiana, they’re a way of life. From mid-January to early June you’ll find this small, fresh-water crustacean at the center of…
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Enjoy this tasty and simple recipe featuring Louisiana crawfish and juicy chicken. The L'Auberge Casino and Hotel in Baton Rouge is known for its delicious food. Try this recipe straight from their kitchen to your table. Ingredients for Chicken 4…
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Celebrate the delicious flavors of crawfish with this delicate yet extremely tasty recipe. Crawfish is one of the main food groups for native Louisianans. And this recipe, courtesy Louisiana Kitchen and Culture magazine, perfectly showcases one of…
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Enjoy this delicious Creole gumbo made with filé powder. Filé is a spicy herb seasoning made from ground sassafras tree leaves. It was first used by Choctaw Native Americans to both flavor and thicken many soups and stews. When the French settled…