Rougarou Fest Parade with Rougarou

Chasing the Rougarou: Food, Folklore, and Bayou Life in Houma, Louisiana

by Debbra Dunning Brouillette

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Houma has a festival devoted to a swamp monster, a downtown used as a movie set, an alligator farm, and plenty of Cajun food and folklore.
John Burke, known as Captain Caviar, pictured on his boat on the Atchafayala Swamp near Patterson, Louisiana.

How John Burke Became Captain Caviar: From Bayou Bowfin to Fine Dining

by Merle Rosenstein

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Learn how John Burke became Captain Caviar, and how he transformed the eggs of the bowfin into a high-end product praised by top chefs.
Greetings From Monroe Louisiana Mural

Monroe–West Monroe, Louisiana: Big American Stories from a Small Southern City

by Debbra Dunning Brouillette

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Discover southern flavors and unexpected stories of American icons, from Coca-Cola to Delta Airlines, in Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana.
Sunset on the Atchfalaya River showing cypress knees

Tour the Atchafalaya Swamp with Captain Caviar: Ghosts, Pirates, and Louisiana Caviar

by Debbra Dunning Brouillette

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Take a swamp tour with Captain Caviar and you'll leave with your fill of ghost stories, pirate stories, and end with a taste of caviar.
Woman ziplining over a swamp in Louisiana.

7 Epic Things to Do in Louisiana’s River Parishes

by Kathryn Anderson

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These seven epic things to do in Louisiana include seven adventurous ways to experience the River Parishes and surrounding areas.

From Bayou To Table: A Louisiana Cajun Cooking Pilgrimage

by Phil Thomas

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In Louisiana, Cajun cooking is a culinary pilgrimage – from bayou to table. Join Phil Thomas to learn how this style of cooking reflects its heritage.

Don’t Mess with my Toot Toot: A Visit to Natchitoches, Louisiana     

by David Greenberg

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Wild music, dangerous animals, and historic exploration is Natchitoches, Louisiana. Visit for a taste of Cajun culture.
Festivals Acadiens et Creole

Seven Things Every Visitor to Lafayette, Louisiana Should Know

by Cheré Coen

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Acadiana is the center of Cajun and Creole culture and food. You should know what all of that means before you go.

Beyond Bourbon Street: Exploring New Orleans with Grown Kids

by Cherith Glover Fluker

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This family-friendly guide offers unforgettable experiences beyond Bourbon Street.
Downtown Lafayette Art

Lafayette Restaurants And Hangouts

by Janie Pace

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With its lively music and arts scene, this city boasts more restaurants and hangouts per capita than any other American city.
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