We love our members and the Louisiana communities we serve. We started this Louisiana blog to put the spotlight on all of our favorite places, things and people in the Pelican State.
What’s in a place? The beauty of its history, predecessors, and the cultures that intermingled willingly or by force to make it what it is today. As time passes, we forget and ignore history, pushing it aside as our eyes steady toward the future. The history of a place is significant, however. Whether we like it or not, history slowly …
The early years of the French colony, La Nouvelle Orleans, were tough, fraught with disease, and a particularly humid climate that few Frenchmen were accustomed to. The men who lived in the colony made careers out of exploring, fur trapping, and trading, an industry that found booming success in the 18th century. Among all this, something was missing. Something that …
Undoubtedly, as sure as the as the cicada is to sing in the summer, Cajun culture is synonymous with Louisiana. Restaurants as near as Texas and far as London promising to serve authentic Louisiana food, lure hungry diners in with phrases like Cajun cuisine. They trap curious foodies with names like Pelican State, Plaquemine Lock, and Ninth Ward London. However, …
The thought of Christmas Eve brings images of twinkling tree lights and sparkling ornaments. Hanukkah or Kwanzaa might conjure up images of candles, gold menorahs, or wooden Kinaras. Those celebrating Yule might think of the burning of a Yule log in their fireplace. However, take a drive down River Road through the River Parishes in Louisiana, and you’ll find a …
Looking to get into the spirit this holiday season, but not sure where to start? Don’t worry! Pelican has got you covered on all the holiday attractions and festivities to attend in Louisiana. Annual Houma-Terrebonne Downtown Parade & More—Houma, LA Located in what’s known as Cajun Country, Houma hosts quite a few holiday celebrations throughout December. In the beginning of …
You might see a curious scene while driving westbound on Interstate 10 in New Orleans. In the distance, on 140 acres of land, looms the hulking remains of a time long gone. What you see from the interstate is the top of the rusted Mega Zeph rollercoaster peeking through the overgrowth of trees and weeds. Nature has returned to this …
