Louisiana - July 10, 2025

Your Guide to the Ultimate Louisiana Summer Road Trip 🌻🎻🛶

Plan your perfect Louisiana getaway with something for everyone...

Plan your perfect Louisiana getaway with something for everyone — scenic views, small towns, local eats and outdoor fun.

July 2025

Hit the Road on Louisiana’s Byways

From the sun-kissed fields of golden sunflowers in Gillam to the rolling hills of longleaf pine trees in Natchitoches, these highways showcase Louisiana’s natural beauty, plus plenty of quirky roadside attractions along the way.

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How to Learn about Cajun History

Nearly 300 years after the Acadian people were expelled from French Canada, their colorful culture still thrives in Louisiana. Here’s how to experience Cajun history, food and music in Lafayette, Eunice and beyond.

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Four Must-Try Water Sports in Louisiana

Summer is here! Whether you’re launching a kayak in Lafayette, hopping in a tube in Denham Springs or looking for an easy way to cool off, explore Louisiana’s rivers, lakes and bayous for a family-friendly adventure.

Paddle, Float, Enjoy

A group samples beverages at Terrebonne Distillers.

Your Houma Day Trip Itinerary

Looking for a day of fun just an hour from New Orleans? Head to Houma, where you can tour a former sugar plantation, hold a baby alligator and end the night with a barrel-aged bourbon.

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Recipe: Shrimp Remoulade

Celebrate the Year of Food with us! Each month, we’re spotlighting one iconic Louisiana dish. Cool off with this rich, tangy shrimp remoulade from Donald Link, chef-owner of NOLA favorite Cochon Butcher.

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FEATURED EVENTS

July 20, 2025

Balloons Over DeSoto - Grand Cane, LA

Experience balloon rides, an evening Balloon Glow and fireworks display, local food, live entertainment and children's activities! Free admission.

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