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A truly magical interactive swamp tour experience! If asked to describe this tour in just one sentence that would be my reply. Captain Billy Gaston was born and raised on the bayous and swamps of South Louisiana and has spent most of his life surrounded by the wildlife. This has provided him with the love of his career, knowledge of our culture and experiences to share the beauty of Louisiana swamps as well as make the bayou come alive for us as our tour guide. Before the tour even begins you will be greeted warmly as though you are part of Captain Billy’s family with his engaging pe ..read more

Festival International 2018 intro Art! Music! Costume! Action! Who’s ready get to their festivalin’ on this year at Festival International de Louisiane? If you find yourself thinking, “Hmmm, I went last year, so I think I will pass on going this year…” or , “Eh, it sounds cool, but it’s too far away…” Don’t be silly! No one needs that kind of negative energy in their life. Grab yo kids. Grab ya wife. And grab ya dogs and friends while you’re at it, and head on over to downtown Lafayette, Louisiana for some music, food, crafts, volunteering, fun, and more! Plus, it’s free-entry! What and wh ..read more

I’ve recently come to realize that being raised in the deep south of Louisiana comes with some important responsibilities and truths to face! Coming up on the list right after “knowing how to fend off a ‘gator,” is “respecting the Louisiana crawfish tradition.”    With crawfish season upon us here in Louisiana, I’ve been reminiscing about my memories revolving around these tasty crustaceans and growing eager to fulfill my Louisiana crawfish responsibility by learning more about its edible traditions. I cherish my experiences of growing up going to backyard crawfish boils and religiously attend ..read more

Mid-Winter Fair Rodeo   Did you know that riding a 2,000-pound bull for eight full seconds is pretty close to impossible? What about, that riding a bull for eight seconds is harder than riding a horse for the same amount of time? Both of these activities are widely practiced professions for many young people in the south… especially Louisiana! You can find these cowboys performing in rodeo events such as bull riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin’ and more! In fact, this year, the 66th Annual Mid-Winter Rodeo in Lafayette, Louisiana had it all. I wa ..read more

Did you know that Louisiana has over 400 festivals a year? With a new year upon us comes a new season of Louisiana festivals! Something in particular, that makes these festivals extra special is the naming and crowning of a queen who essentially represents a particular festival for that year. The process of choosing a queen begins months before the actually festival and crowning, and it can be an overwhelmingly emotional event.     Over the years, I have been photographing many of these festivals, and I often see the queens walking around during the festivals. However, It wasn’t until this ye ..read more

Have you ever wanted to attend a Mardi Gras Parade, taste the savory flavors of a crawfish boil, or take a swamp tour on the bayou to see the alligators? If so, hop on your steamboat and head down the Mississippi River for a true Louisiana experience. My name is Amber and I’m a small town Cajun girl from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; also known as the “Crawfish Capital of the World.” Most people will recognize me from my photography Instagram account, @amber.laviolette.photos, where you will find a deeper visual insight of my southern life, values, and personality. However, after much thought and ..read more