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Cajun

The rougarou, the Cajun cryptid said to haunt Louisiana's wetlands, is the mascot of a conservation effort for its traditional habitat.

The Rougarou, Beast of the Louisiana Bayou, Gets a Makeover

One man hopes to turn the wolfish cryptid into a mascot for saving the state's imperiled wetlands.

Joel Balsam October 19, 2022

The creative costumes might be made of assortments of household or farm trash such as old feed bags, lampshades, bottle caps, and spent shotgun shells.

A Short Drive From New Orleans, Cajun Mardi Gras Is a Different Animal

Colorful costumes and alcohol, sure, but also chasing chickens.

Fletcher Moore March 4, 2022

All Points South

From the birthplace of jazz, blues, and country rock, this tri-state itinerary traces the journey of a distinctly American musical heritage through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Sponsored by Travel South

Ville Platte, Louisiana

Swamp Pop Museum

A museum within a former train depot tells the true story of a distinctly French-Louisiana musical genre.

Mamou, Louisiana

Fred’s Lounge

“The Cajun Music Capital of the World” has kept things French in a Louisiana prairie town for over 75 years.

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans

Restless Spirits of Louisiana

A haunted jaunt through the Pelican State reveals hidden histories told through the lives of the deceased. Bring a flashlight—it gets dark.

Sponsored by Louisiana Office of Tourism

Turtle Sauce Picante

This smoky, spicy dish comes straight out of Cajun country.

Courir de Mardi Gras

A Cajun tradition that combines costumes, gumbo, and chasing chickens.

Viet-Cajun Crawfish

In Houston, Vietnamese chefs offer a unique take on the “mud bug.”