Discover the secrets of Louisiana lifestyle and explore Ruston, home of the Peach Festival.
If you have lived in Louisiana, there is a significant chance you have heard the lore of the Rougarou (also spelled as Rouxgaroux). This legendary creature of Cajun folklore is often depicted in literature and images as a man with a wolf’s or dog’s head. The concepts surrounding the Rougarou’s supernatural abilities link it closely […]
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*This blog post will be updated with all new photos and writing over time* #10 – Library Events Center Ruston’s Library Events Center hosts a myriad of different events for all to enjoy. There are public movie nights as well as guest speakers who come to share their stories. If you enjoy hanging out in
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Friends in Louisiana have it bad. Not only are they dealing with swamp creatures during their daylights, but they’re dealing with the Cauchemar, forced to turn on their nightlights. What is Cauchemar? If you’re asking that, you’re asking the right question. Cauchemar, sometimes spelled Koushmá, is a term that means ‘nightmare.’ If you experience a
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If one were to think of Louisiana with no knowledge of gambling laws in the United States, one might assume it was the ultimate state for poker and casinos more broadly. And yet, when one actually looks into those gambling laws, it becomes clear that Louisiana is actually among the country’s more restrictive states. So
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Louisiana swamp creatures are no joke! Despite the touristic charm of southern wetlands, they’re home to some of the strangest beings to ever roam the planet. Think we’re being facetious? Guess again! We’re about to break it all down for you right now. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the creepiest
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If you’ve tuned in to any news channel in the past 8 years, you may have heard the phrase ‘drain the swamp.’ The phrase is interesting, because it has roots in the fine landscape of Louisiana and the swamps which help define its geography. ‘Drain the swamp’ has been tossed and kicked around like a
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Send us your mushroom finds, and we’ll post them here! Found in Bogalusa, La Golden and Cinnabar Chanterelle Plentiful near the Bogalusa Creek Submitted by: Naomi Mulkey Found in Cecilia, LA Chanterelles Submitted by: Karen Judice Submitted by: Vivian Allen Found in Nebo, LA Oyster mushrooms Ready to grow your own? Purchase Golden Oyster spores
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If you want to unleash your kids’ and your home’s potential, you should consider adding a performing arts studio to your home. This may sound like a niche home improvement project, but it can be a welcome addition if your children love to dance, play music, or practice any other sort of performance art. Not
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s only natural for people to begin making plans. We decided to help by listing a few of the best Louisiana Valentine’s Day gift ideas. Don’t wait until the last minute to pick something out for that special someone. If your valentine’s love is for Louisiana itself, these
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What’s on your agenda this year? Fashion shows? Long walks on the beach? A trip to the Louisiana bayou?… Louisiana tourists are often interested in a select few attractions: New Orleans, swamps, and bayous. Many experiences await on the bayous, aka swamps aka marshlands, and they’re an obvious pick if you like outdoor adventure. In
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