Louisiana Detours & Adventures
Explore Louisiana’s hidden gems, unexpected detours, and local adventures.
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Weekend Adventure to Cat Island: Hiking and Cypress Trees
A quick trip to Cat Island, Louisiana reminded us that sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones. Towering cypress trees and quiet trails make you feel like you escaped without actually going far. A much-needed hike complete with fresh air, muddy shoes, and a solid reminder of how lucky we are to have spots
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California & Louisiana August Highlights: Road Trips, Red Dress Run & Bachelorette Fun
Weekend Kickoff: California We started August with a quick trip out to California to celebrate Marc’s grandparents’ anniversary. While there, Marc made sure Caitlin tried the famous special at Joe Jost’s. The next morning, we took an early morning detour to dip our toes in the Pacific Ocean at Newport Beach (a first for Caitlin),
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Gravel Miles: Tunica Hills Training Miles
A free morning presented a chance to explore a local gravel trail Marc’s been eager to ride. Since Marc, an avid gravel enthusiast, suggested we pack up the bikes up and head to the Tunica Hills region, home to the Rouge Roubaix gravel race. Tackling Big Bertha and the route’s major elevation first seemed like
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SUP Adventures & Bike Fun on Louisiana’s Bogue Fayla
Sometimes the best adventures are the simplest ones. This one was all about slowing down, getting on the water, and letting Louisiana do what it does best—feel effortlessly peaceful and a little wild at the same time. We spent the afternoon cruising along on our paddleboards, floating through calm water, chasing pockets of shade, and
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Exploring Avery Island: Tabasco, Jungle Gardens & Louisiana Detours
Marc, his parents, and I recently took a scenic ride down to Avery Island, Louisiana — a quick trip from home and most famously known as the headquarters of Tabasco Hot Sauce. Avery Island: Home of TABASCO® Brand Pepper Sauce Though it’s called an island, Avery Island isn’t surrounded by water in the traditional sense.
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High River Levels: A Weekend Adventure at Bonnet Carré
Marc and I took advantage of a free weekend and headed to central Louisiana to check out the Kisatchie National Forest mountain biking scene. On the drive home, we couldn’t resist a detour, taking advantage of the high Mississippi River levels to explore some of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ control systems designed to