Upcoming: A community cleanup at Chloe Historic Cemetery will take place Oct. 17-18, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. What: Volunteers will clear fallen trees, brush and debris left behind by Hurricane Laura. Where: The cemetery…
If you are fascinated by the world of science, a visit to the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area will surely satisfy your yearning for fascinating discoveries. In fact, it’s home to some of the most captivating displays of science in the…
There’s a lot more to West Monroe than being the home base of the famous American reality TV series "Duck Dynasty." While droves of "Dynasty" fans continue to make their way to this northeastern Louisiana town, the fact is the…
When you’ve got some of the best fishing, softest beaches and hypnotizing surf right off the coast of Louisiana, who needs anywhere else? Adding to its allure, Grand Isle oozes a presence unlike any place on earth – and is chock full…
"Welcome to the Rice Capitol of America!" That’s the proud title the prairie town of Crowley has aptly earned and, rest assured, almost everything here revolves around rice. Early pioneers harvested rice in Crowley with the intention of creating the town’s…
After decades of being a near ghost town – aside from its active political scene – there’s no question that Downtown Baton Rouge is having a revival. It’s as if it has returned to its heyday, a time when the…
With the allure of the Hollywood epic, coupled with the historical worldliness of a fairytale, there’s no chance Oak Alley would leave a visitor with anything but awe. The near 200-year-old homestead is unparalleled to any place in America and…
For a journey unlike any other in the state, head to Union Parish in north central Louisiana where you will be swept away by all it has to offer. It’s a journey that will please even the most discerning of travelers.…
The awe-inspiring diversity of Louisiana is easily taken for granted. A quick survey of the state’s spring festivals — Louisiana is home to more annual festivals than there are days in the year — is an apt reminder that there’s…
In South Louisiana, there is a complicated duality in our waterways, a bit of a give-and-take that’s not always easy to understand. On one hand, they sustain us — twisting, winding economic pistons that shimmer when the sun goes to…
The city’s architecture and museums provide a host of cultural options
Baton Rouge’s ‘listening room’ provides intimate space for musicians and fans
