Veiled Whispers: Voodoo Secrets in the Swamp
In the heart of the Louisiana swamps, where Spanish moss drapes like ethereal curtains and the bayou whispers ancient secrets, there exists a tale that transcends the boundaries of the natural and supernatural – a tale steeped in the mysticism of voodoo. Legend has it that deep within the Barataria Preserve, an old voodoo priestess…
Discover the Magic of Kayaking in City Park: 5 Compelling Reasons to Dive In
“What does our community need to embrace the outdoors?” The answer was clear: a way to have fun outside, engage with loved ones while adhering to social distancing, and provide an outlet to get kids moving. The solution was right before us – canoes and kayaks! Embracing the Waters of New Orleans: New Orleans is…
WHAT LIES BENEATH
WHAT LIES BENEATH backyard archaeology in New Orleans by Jeffrey Chitek
Walk it like a crawfish
Walk it like a Crawfish by Josh Jack Louisiana loves crawfish; while we produce nearly all of the mudbugs consumed in the US — roughly 100 million pounds a year — almost 75% of those are eaten before they ever leave the state (the rest go to Texas, but also to Mississippi, Alabama, and the…
The Plagues to Come
The Plagues to Come by Josh Jack Apart from their striking beauty, the coastal reaches of southern Louisiana are some of the most productive and fecund environs on the planet, encompassing about a quarter of all the wetlands in the United States. Two-thirds of all the migratory birds in North America lay-over here…