Best Day Trips from New Orleans: Beaches, Swamps, and Breweries

July 1, 2025

New Orleans is a great place to live, with endless possibilities of things to eat, drink and do, but sometimes you want to get out of the city and discover new things. Fortunately, the Crescent City is surrounded by scenic, quirky, and historic destinations that make for unforgettable day trips. Whether you’re craving natural beauty, […]


Living Dinosaurs: The Role of Alligators in Louisiana’s Wetlands Ecosystem

April 11, 2025

In the heart of wetlands in Louisiana, an ancient creature still roams—unchanged for millions of years and critical to the region’s ecological balance. The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is more than just a symbol of the bayou; it’s a living dinosaur whose survival is deeply intertwined with the health of the state’s fragile wetlands. Alligators: […]


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