Louisiana Culinary Trail Guides

In Louisiana, when two or three people gather for lunch, the conversation almost always turns to food: “What did you eat for breakfast? Where are you eating supper?” Cooking and eating are a big part of Louisiana culture, and our diverse population results in a cuisine that bubbles over with...

The State of Louisiana

Dear Friends,Louisiana’s African-American Heritage Trail is our newest offering for both travelers and Louisiana citizens. It is a collection of sites around our state that showcase the contributions of African Americans to history and culture, to food and music, to the arts and literature –...

SPECIAL SECTION: The State of Louisiana

Restoring the soul of America

On August 29, 2005, the greatest natural disaster in U.S. history occurred when Hurricane Katrina hit Southeast Louisiana. Four parishes, including New Orleans, were severely damaged. Families were torn apart, lives and homes were lost. The State of Louisiana will...

Flight Paths

A heron sits in a stand of bald cypress trees.

South of Interstate 10, there is a terrific fight taking place. It’s a life and death struggle.

The Gulf of Mexico is trying to wash us away. And so far, the Gulf is coming out on top.

Since 1932, the land along Louisiana’s coast has been sinking and slipping away. Land that once comprised rich...