The water’s glassy surface reflects the Jefferson Street Bridge, backed by a flawless blue sky. A heron stands, statue still, on a shady bank. And with shallow, easy strokes, we glide along in bright red kayaks tracing Bayou Teche during a weekend getaway in New Iberia. This spot on the bayou has lived many lives […]
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On a day trip to St. Bernard Parish, the aroma of chargrilled oysters drifts past an impromptu dance floor, where couples sway to King Harvest’s “Dancing in the Moonlight.” A trio of pageant queens in sashes, tiaras and rain boots share a tray of freshly boiled shrimp beneath the white canopy. The darkening sky doesn’t
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Formerly an Illinois Central Railroad corridor, the paved and shaded Tammany Trace – the best bike trail near Nola – lets cyclists of all skill levels choose their own adventures and offers plenty of reward for a little (or a lot) of pedaling. “It’s safe. There’s the scenery, and lots of cool stops,” says Chelsea
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Just a short drive from the city, remote white-sand beaches, lazy rivers*, folk art fortresses and new experiences await to slake your wanderlust. These easy day trips from New Orleans are the perfect way for locals to take a break from the city – because, let’s face it, we need it – or for visitors to soak
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