The Gateway to South Louisiana
Pack & Paddle in Lafayette LA is the destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for the best equipment and experienced advice for all types of self-propelled outdoor activities. Owners John and Becky Williams were recent guests on the Discover Lafayette podcast which you can listen to here. Focused on customer service and the individual customer’s needs, John and Becky […]
March 5, 2019 is the date of this year’s annual Mardi Gras celebration which is a major cause for celebration by tourists and locals of Lafayette alike. While we all enjoy “passing a good time” during the perennial festival which takes place on the week of “Fat Tuesday,” the day before the Lenten season officially […]
It’s that time of year again: Crawfish Season! In South Louisiana, that is definitely cause for celebration, especially during Mardi Gras and the ensuing Season of Lent when meat is off the menu for so many. While we love to consume crawfish, most of us are not aware of the history of crawfish farming or […]
One of the top housing trends in the U. S. is development of rental housing that appeals to the 55 plus demographic who are not yet ready for assisted living arrangements, but still want to lighten their load when it comes to maintenance and overhead. Baby boomers are changing the rental landscape in their housing […]
Passionate about the right to free speech guaranteed by the 1st Amendment, Ed Bowie has served as Executive Director of AOC Community Media since 1998, having previously served as a volunteer since 1984. In this Discover Lafayette interview, Bowie discusses the importance of affording all individuals the ability to share their opinions and creatively express […]