When the days grow long and hot, live and boiled crawfish are hard to come by. But that’s no problem in Houma, where we’re eating Louisiana crawfish all year long. Our Cajun recipes are front and center during “tails” season, when you’ll find tail meat in nearly any dish you can think of. Dig into…
Everyone loves a great Independence Day celebration with the yearly traditions like barbecuing, lighting fireworks and wearing fashionable American flag apparel, bonus points if they’re Old Navy. But why not try something different this year? Jet off to Louisiana’s Bayou Country this 4th of July for a holiday that will go down in (your family’s)…
This Father’s Day, leave the stress of planning behind and treat Dad with a special trip to Louisiana’s Bayou Country. Whether he’s into outdoor activities, is a seafood enthusiast or enjoys to sip on a good local spirit, you’ll be sure to impress Dad with a Father’s Day trip that fits him to a T that…
It’s summertime in Bayou Country, and you know what that means – BBQ! It’s a time to truly appreciate and savor those unique BBQ flavors. Now, I know this usually entails picking up charcoal, and firing up your backyard grill; however, we wanted to highlight a couple of local businesses who are serving up those…
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…
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…
