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!…
Whether you’re looking to embrace your Irish roots, or you just want to don your greenest attire and have a bit of fun, we’ve got you covered this St. Patrick’s Day! It’s no secret that in Houma, we enjoy our festivals and parades. No holiday goes uncelebrated here, including St. Patrick’s Day. Houma’s St. Patty’s…
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…
The ending of Mardi Gras sparks the beginning of a new season where South Louisiana Catholics repent for the debauchery we partake in throughout the year. Lent is the period of the liturgical year from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday and is a time of sacrifice for Jesus. It is a solemn religious observance commemorating…
The biggest night in football is this weekend. That’s right, it’s Superbowl Sunday! Whether you’re rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, or maybe just tuning in for Rhianna’s half time show, we’ve got you covered when it comes to your game-day experience in Louisiana’s Bayou Country! Picture it, you’ve got on…
It’s no secret that Houma is considered the new “Hollywood South,” with our beautiful and historic landmarks serving as sets for some of the film industry’s big-screen moments. Starring Will Smith, Emancipation is the story of a slave named Peter, who escapes from a Louisiana plantation after being heavily whipped and must survive the swamps…
Explore Houma is excited to announce our official sponsorship of local boxer, Jonathan Guidry, as he prepares to defend his title in the upcoming match on Saturday, January 21st, at 9:00 p.m. in Miami, Florida. Dulac native, Jonathan Guidry is a 33-year-old North American Boxing Association (NABA) Gold Heavyweight Champion and is preparing to defend…
