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RVs camping near a lake.

Sweet Southern Camping: Celebrating the Sun Belt at Fun Winter Events

America’s Deep South never got the memo that winter meant huddling inside with a pile of blankets. In the Southeast snowbird region, the sun shines through much of the winter (although there may be a slight chill in the air) and locals welcome snowbird travelers with exciting festivals. Hoist a microbrew or feast on chili
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Louisiana swamp with trees reflecting in water

Louisiana: An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet of Adventures

Six Ways to Get Outside in Houma, Louisiana’s Bayou Country The landscape of Louisiana is an all-you-can-eat buffet of adventures to be had. In Houma, Louisiana’s Bayou Country, there are over 2500 square miles of wetlands to explore. Whether it be a winding drive along the meandering bayous or a high-speed ride through the marshland,
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Dozens of people in costume during Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Celebration – Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll!

While Carnival—or Mardi Gras—is celebrated in cities around the world, Louisiana has mastered the art of revelry like no other. Mardi Gras in the United States dates back to the late 1700s by French societies on the Gulf Coast. Today, each community celebrates Mardi Gras a little differently, and visitors to Acadiana can experience unique traditions from elaborate parades
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