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Dec 04, 2021 American Pickers Casting Call! UPDATED_AP10D_Press Release_LA
Feb 17, 2021 High Adventure in the Heart of the Atchafalaya Basin 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...
Feb 17, 2021 Loving Lake Martin, a Birder’s Paradise 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...
Dec 08, 2020 Historic Landmarks Trail 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...
Dec 08, 2020 Cajun Ingenuity 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...
Nov 04, 2020 Beyond the Basin in Henderson 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...
Nov 04, 2020 Arts and Culture Abound in Arnaudville 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...
Nov 04, 2020 Shopping Small in Breaux Bridge 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...
Nov 04, 2020 Preserving the Past in St. Martinville 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...
Oct 27, 2020 In Good Faith Leading by example, this St. Martinville priest is inspiring his community to live their faith out loud During his twenty-four years serving as Father Superior at the Community of Jesus Crucified (CJC), Father Michael Champagne has not just become a role model for his St....

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