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Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point in #SWLA

June 12, 2015 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

The Creole Nature Trail in Southwest Louisiana is one of the United States’ designated “All-American Roads.” With 180 miles of roadways, visitors can experience the culture, food, music, outdoor adventures and native wildlife of the region. I’ve explored portions of the trail twice and can honestly say it’s unlike anyplace else in the world. New […]

Filed Under: attractions, Kid Fun, Louisiana


The Outback: 180 miles of interesting

March 5, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

The Outback: any remote or sparsely populated region (not just in Australia) Most people think Australia when they hear the word…. but you don’t have to travel that far to see spectacular scenery, unusual creatures or expansive marshland. Tucked away in Southwest Louisiana, the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road offers 180 miles of quiet, natural beauty […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Interests, Kid Fun, Louisiana, Louisiana, USA


Mardi Gras: 5 lessons we all can learn

February 23, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 27 Comments

Mardi Gras at FamilyTravelsonaBudget.com

What’s your first thought when you hear the words Mardi Gras? Do you think Bourbon Street? While that craziness might be what makes the national headlines each year, that’s not the whole story. I just got home from celebrating Mardi Gras in Louisiana, and the experience shattered my stereotypes! In fact, I think if we […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Louisiana, Louisiana


Grosse Savanne Ecotours: Creatures great and small

September 5, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 13 Comments

Grosse Savanne Eco-tours in Louisiana, #ecotourism #bayou #marshland

The alarm woke me at 5:15 a.m., far too early for my night owl tendencies. While it was still dark, I dressed for adventure as a cup of strong coffee brewed on the credenza. With cup in hand, I headed to the van waiting outside the hotel — to be whisked away to, well…. someplace […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Arts/Culture, Destinations, Interests, Louisiana, Louisiana, USA


Red Stick Farmer’s Market: Buy fresh. Buy local.

August 25, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 16 Comments

When our family went to Paris back in 2012, we wanted to shop like the locals at the street markets: fresh fruit, breads, meats and flowers. I had a romantic notion of this Parisian experience, and I was not disappointed! Ever since, I have found exploring farmers’ markets to be one of the best ways to […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Food, Interests, Kid Fun, Louisiana, Louisiana, USA


Louisiana: More than beads and beignets

August 14, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 18 Comments

I traveled to Louisiana on business, and most of my trip was paid. All opinions are my own. First, my deepest apologies to the State of Louisiana! I confess I never visited before, because… well, I stereotyped! I took New Orleans, with the French Quarter and bawdy Mardi Gras celebrations, and kind of  (well, totally) […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Arts/Culture, Destinations, Food, Interests, Louisiana, Louisiana, USA

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