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Celebrating the Crawfish in Breaux Bridge

Posted May 1, 2012 in Festivals, Louisiana Travel

Crawfish pride is everywhere on display in Breaux Bridge.

Crawfish pride is everywhere on display in Breaux Bridge.

The crawfish are pouring out of Cajun country in a torrent at this time of year. It’s an incredible – and very specifically Louisiana – harvest, and naturally Louisiana greets it with a harvest festival. As always, the first weekend in May means it’s time for the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. more…

Alight Christmas: Bonfires Beckon in St. James Parish

Posted December 16, 2011 in Festivals, Louisiana Travel

Christmas Eve bonfires along the Mississippi River represent deep tradition for some Louisiana families, though for others making the trip to experience this amazing spectacle can be tricky. Family obligations and other traditions on Christmas Eve might preclude a road trip, even a short one. But it’s worth the effort, and with just a little advance planning — to put the in-laws on notice perhaps, or to organize a group for the outing — it can turn into an unforgettable part of your holiday. more…

“Louisiana Rambles” Honored Among Top Travel Books for 2011

Posted November 10, 2011 in Book Information

New Orleans writer Ian McNulty is a winner in the 2011 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition, which is recognized as the most prestigious in the field of travel journalism. McNulty earned the Silver Award in the Travel Book category for his book “Louisiana Rambles: Exploring America’s Cajun and Creole Heartland.” more…

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