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Louisiana Camp Hack – Keeps Flies & Wasps Away With No Chemicals
Compare rainfall rates in cities such as Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette from this summer to last summer, you'll see why last year's problems of drought and fire danger have been replaced by potential torrential rains and mosquito invasions. Mosquitoes, flies, wasps, and other scary creatures can be not only an annoyance but a real health threat.
The Truth About the Six-Foot Shark Caught in Red River
A couple weeks ago, from July 7-13, Discovery Channel celebrated their annual "Shark Week" and again this year, millions of Americans tuned in. This year's celebration was wildly successful and according to thefutoncritic.com firmly ranked the network #1 in primetime in key demographics for the week. With our obvious attraction...
Bark beetles threaten homes and lives in the Ark La Miss area
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Louisiana residents are facing a major public safety concern: lots of dead pine trees caused by last summer’s drought and hungry beetles. Home owners are reaching out to lawmakers for guidance and financial help to remove trees from their yards. Laura Sims is an assistant professor for forest health at […]
Baton Rouge man catches huge cubera snapper in “Jurassic Park”
When Matt Leerkes of Baton Rouge wants to do battle with a big “dinosaur” – his joking term for a big bottomfish – he gets Joey Maciasz to take him to “Jurassic Park.”. So it was no surprise last weekend when Leerkes hooked up and...
6 Classic Cajun Card Games – Louisiana’s Favorite Form Of Gambling
When family and friends gather often in Louisiana, someone is bound to break out with a deck of cards. Whether they play for a penny or quarters, card games have always been Louisiana's favorite form of gambling. One thing you'll find out quickly: never take those old-school Cajuns and Creoles for granted during a card game. They'll take your money in a New York minute!
30 Louisiana-Inspired Pet Names That Don’t Suck
Louisiana people treat their pets like family. My family has completely converted to rescuing animals from the local shelters versus buying from breeders. Anyone who has rescued a pet will tell you it is one of the most rewarding things because the animal is so appreciative of not being abandoned at the shelter anymore.
Discover Louisiana’s Craft Beer Scene: Five Must-Visit Breweries
Louisiana, renowned for its vibrant culture and cuisine, is also home to a burgeoning craft beer scene. From the heart of New Orleans to the shores of Lake Charles, Louisiana’s craft breweries offer a diverse array of flavors and experiences. Whether you're a beer aficionado or just looking to...
Feral hogs are Louisiana's most troublesome new transplant
Walk around New Orleans long enough, and you’re bound to hear grizzled locals grumbling about unwelcome tourists and transplants. Travel outside of the city, and you’ll hear man Louisianians grumbling about a different type of transplant: feral hogs
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