Louisiana’s Bayou Country is chock-full of unique individuals that make our community rich in a variety of cultures, traditions, languages and beliefs – and if that’s not reason to celebrate, I don’t know what is! As a community, we are constantly striving to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed. Join us with these…
It’s the worst-kept secret in southern Louisiana – summers are HOT! Now, we’re not talking Indiana Jones face-melting-scene hot, but for those unaccustomed to the sweat-inducing combination of heat and humidity, our summers can be stunning. The good news – we’re here to help! All you need to remember is this one simple mantra and…
National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelForward. “The travel industry fuels every industry—our industry’s success is the nation’s success,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO…
National Shrimp Day pays homage to the delectable crustacean that we often enjoy in our favorite boils, creamy pastas or stuffed in a po’boy. However, in Louisiana’s Bayou Country, shrimp is more than a delicacy – it is a way of life. Take David and Kim Chauvin of Dulac, Louisiana. From a young age, David…
As the weather warms and the daylight stretches longer into the evening, it’s the perfect time to experience the waterways of Louisiana’s Bayou Country from a different perspective. Grab your paddle and enjoy a nice and easy trek around the coastal marshes of Point-Aux-Chenes and focus on the ecology and southern scenery of our area…
Down here in Louisiana’s Bayou Country, you’ll see many pairs of the cultural classic – the “shrimp boot.” While these white rubber beauties go by many a name (Cajun Reeboks, Cocodrie Converse and Swamp Nikes, just to name a few) they serve a very important purpose here. So, here’s four things you should know about…
Walk Through the Mind of Artist Kenny Hill The Chauvin Sculpture Garden in Chauvin, Louisiana is considered one of the top 20 sculpture gardens in the world and one of the top 5 examples of folk art in the world. Inspiration struck artist Kenny Hill, and what resulted is a densely packed collection of concrete sculptures depicting…
In Bayou Country, as proud locals of Terrebonne Parish, we know how to represent the best of our culture — fairs and festivals, delicious Cajun food, genuine hospitality and at this time of the year more than any other, boiled crawfish, sha! The Bayou Country Crawfish Trail is a one-stop shop for all your crawfish-lovin’ needs!…
Explore Houma has been selected as a grant recipient for new trash receptacles for the Visitors Center by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the State’s premier anti-litter and community improvement organization. This year’s grant will cover the purchase and installation costs for six brand new trash receptacles that will be strategically placed around the grounds of the…
Explore Houma has been selected as a recipient of the Beautification Grant by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the State’s premier anti-litter and community improvement organization. This year’s grant, in the amount of $1,000, will support Explore Houma’s beautification of the Terrebonne Parish welcome sign located on West Main Street after the Highway 90 overpass. This sign…
