“A Knock At My Door:” Reminiscing with Chef John Folse
On July 9, 2026, Chef John Folse celebrated his 80th birthday. Author Miguel Savoy, a ninth-generation Louisianan from Mamou, La., interviewed Chef Folse as he reminisced on his upbringing. The…
Culture
The Winter Wonderland of Natchitoches
There are few who wouldn’t want to experience an award-winning Louisiana Christmas tradition, especially one that has drawn hundreds of thousands to the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase territory. If you have never experienced the Christmas season in…
Twin City Christmas
Make your way to the twin cities of Shreveport-Bossier this Christmas season for a truly one-of-a-kind, fun-filled and unforgettable experience for everyone. Among the myriad of Christmas festivities is the iconic Christmas in Roseland, a tradition in northwest Louisiana for…
Historic Hunter’s Retreat
Just as American pioneer Jim Bowie did, you, too, can take a boat ride to Giles Island. Only when he visited, back in 1827, the island was merely a wide sandbar in the middle of the Mississippi River. Today, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts…
Destination Gumbo
When a chill hits Louisiana’s thick, humid air, gumbo pots begin to simmer all across this culturally-rich state. While the ingredients and the thickness may vary some from region to region, one thing remains: it’s traditional intrinseque magic that deeply ties all…
If Walls Could Talk
One of the most historic, colorful and story-filled sites in New Orleans can be found inside a hotel. Standing in the heart of the French Quarter, for nearly two centuries, is the iconic Orleans Ballroom, which is part of the…
November/December Calendar
Events and festivals around the state
Cajun Justice
Lafayette native tapped by mega-bestselling author James Patterson to collaborate on a novel
Russell Whiting
Hot Steel and Angels in St. Martin Parish
River Parish Murder Mystery
It’s a ‘whodunnit’... only guests can solve. Iberville Parish is the site of a one-of-a-kind murder mystery dinner that, for the past five years, has intrigued and entertained visitors from all over the world. Organizers of the Murder Mystery Dinner…
Basking in Bastrop
It could be the closest thing to viewing the exploding fall color foliage of New England, only it’s in Bastrop, Louisiana. This time of year, the northeastern corner of our state – specifically, the area around Bayou Bartholomew – can offer…
Charming Covington
There is something storybook-like about downtown Covington, Louisiana, which oozes Southern charm. From its age-old cottages filled with treasures to its picket fences and moss-draped trees, it can feel as though you’ve been dropped into the cinematic scene of "Steel Magnolias," only…
The Grand Dame of Louisiana
While Louisiana is riddled with plantations, especially along the mighty Mississippi River, the grand dame of them all – the largest plantation in the entire South – is Nottoway Plantation and Resort. This sprawling, majestic “White Castle” and its 15 acres of…
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