1. Louisiana Cultural Regions

2. Sportsman ‘s Paradise Upper-land South Region If you're looking for excitement, you will find both indoors and out in Sportsman's Paradise. You can hit the jackpot in one of our big-city casinos or land a trophy- size bass on one of our many fishing holes. Either way, the odds for having a great time are in your favor.

3. Parishes Bienville ParishBossier ParishCaddoCaldwell Parish Claiborne ParishDe Soto ParishEast Carroll ParishFranklin ParishJackson ParishLincoln Parish Madison ParishMorehouse ParishOuachitaRed River ParishRichland ParishTensas ParishUnion Parish Webster ParishWest Carroll Parish

4. Physical Features Rolling Hills Dense Forests Clear Lakes Rushing Rivers

5. Bountiful Wildlife Attractions: Outdoor Adventures Bird watching Deer Quail hunting Trout Fishing Shopping Riverboat Casinos Gardens of the American Rose Center and the Barnwell Garden and Art Center. State Parks: Jimmie Davis State Park, Lake D’Arbonne State Park Lake Bistineau State Park.

6. Sportsman’s Paradise Festivals – this is just a few Louisiana Watermelon Festival – Union Parish D'Arbonne BBQ Fest & Louisiana. State BBQ Championship – Union Parish Red River Western Festival – Bossier Parish LA Blueberry Festival – Desoto Parish Christmas Festival – Claiborne Parish Mudbug Madness- Shreveport http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzm5H2 s7QWI

7. Landmarks Poverty Point- Delhi, West Carroll Shreveport- municipal- auditorium Waterworks pumping station Shreveport

8. Religion/Food Religion is Primarily Protestant Brief History: The Upland South region was primarily populated by Scotch-Irish who migrated from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee (Roach-Lankford 1985). The majority of these immigrants were Baptist or Methodist small farmers with a strong Protestant work ethic. Food traditions include: relishes and chow chow jellies, jams, and preserves vegetable crops Hogs and cattle. venison, squirrel, raccoon, rabbit, and quail fish (both farm-raised catfish and gamefish such as crappie and bream). All of these may be fried. Sunday dinners at noon, fish fries, and barbecues are common occasions. Food

9. Music Gospel Blue grass Old Time Country Weekly country music shows such as the Dixie Jamboree in Ruston and the former Louisiana Hayride radio show in Shreveport reflect this heritage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T5ToaJ owPk&feature=related

10. Cross Roads Located in the center of Louisiana, the Crossroads region was once known as "No Man's Land," and wasn't included in the original purchase in 1803. But times have changed and this area is now notorious for its rich culture and beautiful and diverse natural habitat.

11. Parishes  Allen Parish  Beauregard Parish  Catahoula Parish  Concordia Parish  Grant Parish  La Salle Parish  Natchitoches Parish  Rapides Parish  Sabine Parish  Vernon Parish.

12. Physical Features Extensive prairies piney hill country minor swamplands large rivers that carry waterborne freight clear streams with sandy bottoms deciduous forests http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=872ATU 4IjN0

13. Attractions recreational activities such as water sports, fishing, hunting, and camping as well as the dining Historical attractions in the larger cities of Alexandria and Natchitoches (the oldest city in Louisiana). Kate Chopin House in Cloutierville, LA; Kisatchie National Forest, with over 800,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness; and Melrose and Frogmore Plantations next 1 of 7 Wilderness in the Heart of Louisiana

14. Festivals in Central Louisiana Fall Festival – La Salle Parish Natchitoches Jazz R&B Festival Louisiana Piano Series International Fall Pilgrimage Tour of Homes Art Along the Bricks Bloomin' on the Bricks

15. Landmarks Home of Kate Chopin, author of The Awakening, source for her writings on bayou Los Adaes was the capitol of Tejas on the northeastern frontier of New Spain from 1729 to 1770. It included a mission, San Miguel de los Adaes and a presidio, Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Los Adaes (Our Lady of Pilar of the Adaes). Magnolia Plantation Natchitoches Historic District Oakland Plantation Yucca Plantation

16. Food The area’s culinary heritage consists of rib-stickin’ home cookin’, whether that’s fluffy, buttery biscuits or an alligator jambalaya. The food the area is most famous for, however, is pie – meat pie, that is. These pies consist of a pastry crust, folded in half, stuffed with spicy meat and pine nuts, baked until flaky and brown. Indulge in one (or two!) at Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches. Baked-ham sandwiches Tamale

17. Music Zydeco, Folk and Country Features accordions and washboards known as rub-boards or frottoirs. Throughout the year, live entertainment is found on the riverbank in downtown Natchitoches. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5g51M 1SNjI

18. Religion Protestants are concentrated in the northern and central parts of the state. Current religious affiliations of the people of Louisiana: Christian: 90% Protestant: 60% Evangelical Protestant 31% [62] Historically black Protestant: 20% [62] Mainline Protestant 9% [62] Roman Catholic: 28% [62] Other Christian: 2% Jehovah's Witnesses: 1% [62] Other Religions: 2% Islam: 1% [62] Buddhism: 1% [62] Judaism: less than 0.5% [62] Non-religious (unaffiliated): 8%

19. Acadiana – Cajun Country Cajun County is a perfect place to attend a lively crawfish boil, explore a historic antebellum home, tour the TABASCO® hot sauce factory, embark on an exciting Cajun swamp tour or stop by one of the region's many festivals and celebrations. One visit to Cajun Country and it's easy to see why the region's residents believe in joie de vivre — "The Joy of Life!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDoXtb WnYMU

20. Cajun Country spans across the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, with the heart of the region in Lafayette. The first French Canadians settled in Cajun Country and developed a unique culture known for their dialect (Patois), spicy food, and Zydeco music. 1. Calcasieu 2. Cameron 3. Jefferson Davis 4. Evangeline 5. Acadia 6. Vermilion 7. Avoyelles 8. St. Landry 9. Lafayette 10. Pointe Coupée 11. St. Martin 12. Iberia 13. St. Mary 14. W. Baton Rouge 15. Iberville 16. Assumption 17. Ascension 18. St. James 19. Lafourche 20. Terrebonne 21. St. John the Baptist 22. St. Charles Cajun Country Parishes

21. Physical Features Cajun Country folks actually have thrived along these swamps, marshes, prairies and the Gulf Coast for two-and-a-half centuries.

22. Food One of the best discussions to have is the difference between Cajun food and Creole food, and you can sample the difference in the many classic places around Acadiana. These spots offer the ultimate examples of gumbo, étouffée and po-boys (and don’t forget to save room for bread pudding). Try big, boisterous Prejean’s Restaurant in Lafayette; Café des Amis or the legendary Mulate's®, The Original Cajun Restaurant in Breaux Bridge. Along the road in Lafourche Parish, look for stands selling fresh Creole tomatoes, boudin and andouille (two types of sausage); or gratons (cracklins).

23. Festivals Cinema on the Bayou International Film Festival Festival International de Louisiane Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Zydeco Festival Frog Festival Rice Festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82b_MO Hvu7I

24. Music Creole music (i.e. zydeco), swamp blues, swamp pop and Cajun music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etffxJVAwIc&feature=r elated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj7uuezieqM&feature= related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WslUBMK2RYw

25. Dancing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JAebhI5yM w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KzudadmnyU

26. Attractions Casinos -Delta Downs Racetrack Swamp tours, Zydeco Hall of Fame Museums, Restaurants, Cajun Hall of Fame and Museum Fishing, hunting, canoeing And despite all the eating, dancing, fishing, hunting, biking, antiquing, casino gambling and “festival-ing” to be done, the most common recommendation from those who know is to meet people.

27. Landmarks Acadian House Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site San Francisco Plantation House

28. Religion Because of French and Spanish heritage, whose descendants are Cajun and French Creole, and later Irish, Italian, and German immigrants, there is also a large Roman Catholic population, particularly in the southern part of the state.

29. Plantation Country Home to Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital, this aptly-named region counts the majority of Louisiana's historical plantations, each one with its own unique history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBrEghb Qc7w&feature=related

31. Physical Features Swamps, rivers, low elevation, bayous, prairies and a few hills

32. Festivals Donaldsonville Tourist Commission Lagniappe Dulcimer Fete Festival Z Fest Festival Baton Rouge International Heritage Celebration Festival Baton Rouge Earth Day Festival Denham Springs Spring Festival in Antique Village Baton Rouge Fest For All Festival

33. Attractions old antebellum estates pre-Civil War architectural structures swamps, bayous, lakes and the Mississippi River, (watersports) antique shops, rustic churches, art galleries, and heritage museums Bass Pro Shop Blue Bayou/Dixie Land Angola Prison Rodeo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFta7G _3WWw

34. Landmarks Clinton Courthouse USS Kidd Destroyer Louisiana State Capitol Oak Alley Old Louisiana State Capitol Parlange Plantation Port Hudson Office Commentary Rosedown http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- dCbrb_K8LE&feature=related

35. Food “We don’t eat to live, we live to eat.” Creole cuisine Bisque of curried pumpkin, crawfish and corn. Fried green tomatoes are topped with shrimp and lump crabmeat in a remoulade sauce. gratons (cracklins) or a hot link of boudin. spicy, smoked sausage sugar cane, corn, soybeans and pecans

36. Music/Religion Roman Catholics and Protestants Swamp pop, zydeco, swamp waltz, and blues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw7gRA SUD4g&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw7gRA SUD4g&feature=related – swamp blues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FStRkT OP81s&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FStRkT OP81s&feature=related – swamp pop

37. Greater New Orleans Greater New Orleans: From the world-renowned festivals of New Orleans, to the end of the Great River Road in Plaquemines Parish, this area offers a variety of experiences for visitors. The city of New Orleans has long been a refuge for the creative powers of artists, writers and musicians, and their influences can be seen around the city. httphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZPMpp01SpQ&feature=relatedwww.youtube.com/watch?v=LZPMpp01SpQ&feature=related

38. Parishes Washington Tangipahoa St. Tammany St. James St. John the Baptist St. Charles Jefferson Orleans St. Bernard Plaquemines

39. Physical Features Capes Cliffs Lakes Streams Summits Swamps

40. Attractions beautiful architecture a distinguished zoo and aquarium night clubs, art museums and galleries shopping, first-class cuisine, authentic music and streetcar and riverboat rides. 900-acre exotic animal safari in Tangipahoa Parish, free ferry ride to visit the National Historic Districts of Algiers Point or a fishing boat charter from Venice or Empire in Plaquemines Parish. httphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyHdkGbZJ5E&feature=relatedwww.youtube.com/watch?v=pyHdkGbZJ5E&feature=related

41. Attractions Continued http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYC7zyKM Tqo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYC7zyKM Tqo French Quarter aquarium Street cars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHS7_6I7Mbw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1DJNIHf7W4

42. Attractions Continued New Orleans Saints http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=486zoFik04M&feature=related

43. Food http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VczxS- q0ih8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VczxS- q0ih8 Shrimp, Jambalaya, crawfish, fresh sausage, gumbos or stuffed breads, alligator, boudin, crawfish etouffee.

44. Religion Voodoo Catholic Louisiana Voodoo combines elements of European and African beliefs, and Roman Catholicism. It is a dynamic religion that has both adapted to and shaped New Orleans culture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaJP8w-jW2k

45. Music Jazz, Blues, Zydeco YouTube - Louis Armstrong - When The Saints Go Marching In http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbOiKPHbh2owww.youtube.com/watch?v=EbOiKPHbh2o

46. Landmarks The Cabildo George Washington Cable’s House Delta Queen Steam boat Deluge – Firefighting tug James H Dillard Home Evergreen Plantation Fort De La Boulaye Site and Fort Jackson

47. Landmarks Continued Fort Jessup and Fort St. Phillip Gallier Hall and Gallier House Garden District Napoleon House/Mayor Girod House Hermann Grima House Homeplace Plantation House

48. Landmarks Continued Jackson Square/St. Louis Cathedral Lafitte’s Blacksmith’s Shop Longue Vue Louisiana State Bank Madame John’s Legacy New Orleans Cotton Exchange Building Pontalba

49. More Landmarks The Presbytere St. Alphonsus Church St. Mary St. Patrick US Custom House US Mint Ursuline Convent Vieux Carre Historic District USS Cabot

50. Festivals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17gUVR btho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17gUVR btho French Quarter Festival, Essence Music Festival, Jazz and Heritage Festival, Strawberry Festival, Mardi Gras, Seafood Festival