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Spooktacular Campgrounds with Halloween Activities

By Megan LeBlanc on

Photo by Camp Margaritaville Temperatures are dropping, it's time to get your camping gear ready! With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve rounded up a few campgrounds to booOOOokk your stay, for a unique way to enjoy candy, costumes, and fun activities outdoors! Camp Margaritaville Breaux…

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High Adventure in the Heart of the Atchafalaya Basin

By Lauren Heffker on

The road to appreciating the magic and wonder of the Atchafalaya begins in Henderson Would you be surprised to learn that one of the most exciting and innovative boy scouting programs in the United States is located in St. Martin Parish? You shouldn’t be, since the finest jumping-off point for…

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Loving Lake Martin, a Birder’s Paradise

By Lauren Heffker on

The world-class wading bird rookery in the heart of St. Martin Parish gives visitors a birds’ eye view of nature’s great spectacle A bird watching paradise awaits in the heart of St. Martin Parish. Stretching along the lush, beautiful shores of Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge, the Cypress Island…

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Historic Landmarks Trail

By Lauren Heffker on

A tour of St. Martin Parish’s historic and hallowed landmarks Founded in 1755 by the French-Canadian exiles of Acadie who sought religious and cultural freedom, Cajun Country’s long and poignant history is just as interesting as the people who inhabit it. The storied landmarks that remain in St…

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Cajun Ingenuity

By Lauren Heffker on

How 5 St. Martin Parish Businesses Are Redefining Cajun Resilience in the Era of Covid The archetype of the tireless resilience and enduring spirit of the Cajun people exists for a reason. It goes back to the beginning of our story in Louisiana, when the first Acadian settlers were exiled from…

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Beyond the Basin in Henderson

By Lauren Heffker on

Discovering décor, dinosaurs, and more To get a closer look at the watery wildlife who call America’s largest wetland area home, look no further than Henderson, where swamp life is second nature. Dubbed “The Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin,” the town is an easy entryway into the natural beauty…

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Arts and Culture Abound in Arnaudville

By Lauren Heffker on

Cajun jams, creative connection, and novel beers on tap Arnaudville may possess all the trappings of a sleepy bayou town, but there’s more to the place once known as “La Jonction” than meets the eye. For the past fifteen years, Arnaudville has been the epicenter of a rich cultural revival with an…

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Shopping Small in Breaux Bridge

By Lauren Heffker on

For small town charm this holiday season, head to the Crawfish Capital of the World To experience the epitome of small town character and charm—and get a head start on your holiday shopping— embark on a scenic sojourn to Breaux Bridge. The city’s historic downtown has a variety of exquisite art…

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Preserving the Past in St. Martinville

By Lauren Heffker on

Historic haunts, offbeat adventures, and outdoor escapes History and heritage converge in St. Martinville, or “Le Petit Paris,” as it was called by early French settlers. As the third oldest town in Louisiana, it’s no wonder that St. Martinville’s most popular attractions also happen to be…

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