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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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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 UNESCO World Heritage Site is a series of raised earthen mounds, channels and ridges, made by human…
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1. Lafayette: Touring the Tastiest Town in the South The unofficial capital of Louisiana’s Cajun heartland is also one of its most revered, thanks to the kinds of restaurants and roadside stands that made Southern Living name Lafayette the “…
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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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Over the years, Louisiana has partaken in the full-fledged food truck revolution taking place across the nation. Every corner of the state is dotted with mobile vendors dishing up delicious food on wheels. Looking for your favorite? Follow them on…
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New Orleans' culinary scene is a mix of tradition and innovation. New Orleans' culinary scene is a mix of tradition — found in the numerous Creole restaurants of the French Quarter — and innovation, with flavors of Southeast Asia, the Middle East…
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Fresh seafood, Cajun staples, farmer's markets, rice mills and spice are just a few of the flavors to taste in New Iberia and Delcambre. Iberia Parish is home the towns of New Iberia, Delcambre, Avery Island and others. The area is rich in…
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Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole cuisine is world-renowned — and given our position in the Deep South, so is our barbecue. Down here, you’ll find culinary masterpieces in the gumbo pot and on the grill. Delve into our saucy, smoky side with these…
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In Louisiana, we don’t just eat—we dine with gusto. Louisiana foods connect us to our culture, one that includes French, Spanish, African and German influences. It is over a meal that Louisianans come together in celebration, whether it’s a Mardi…
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Louisiana has adopted an official state drink (milk), an official state fruit (strawberry) and two official jellies (sugar cane and mayhaw). In 2004, the state finally declared gumbo as the official state dish. This dinner staple is so close to…