ANHA News Blog
24 - March 2025
Shell, Yeah!
Oysters? Mussels? Don’t let these bivalve mollusks confuse you. Read on to learn and celebrate the difference between these shelled delicacies, both of which can be found in Louisiana.
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04 - March 2025
Cochon de Lait or Boucherie?
The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area is home to two traditional, communal events revolving around pork: the boucherie and the cochon de lait. While you’ll find delicious eats at both, their processes and purposes differ slightly.
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07 - February 2025
A Look at the Opelousas Trail
The Opelousas Cattle Trail, which ran from San Antonio to New Orleans, actually predates the more renowned Chisholm and Goodnight-Loving Trails cattle drives. Read on to learn more about this historic trail.
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30 - January 2025
Down to the Crawfish Hole
Historically, and still presently, crawfishers harvested wild crawfish in waterways throughout the Atchafalaya Basin. The commercialization of the crustacean in the 1800s brought about a revolution in harvesting practices, leading to the introduction of crawfish farming in the 1960s.
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13 - January 2025
Atchafalaya Trace Commission Meeting - January
Atchafalaya Trace Commission Meeting - January
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16 - December 2024
Awaken Your Taste Buds
The Réveillon dinner is a unique tradition in Louisiana, especially around the holiday season. It is a festive meal that dates back to the early colonial period and has deep cultural and religious roots in the state. This tradition has evolved over centuries, blending French, Creole, and Southern influences, and remains a cherished part of Louisiana's culinary heritage today.
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13 - December 2024
Oh, Honey!
Oh honey, how sweet you are. Not only is it a natural sweetener, it also has many health benefits that can boost your immune system! Check out some of the benefits of eating honey and shop local honey this holiday season!
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27 - November 2024
Horsing Around
When you think of Thoroughbred breeding, Lexington, Kentucky, probably pops into your head first. Or maybe Ocala, Florida, but did you know there’s another capital that rounds out the top three locations for Thoroughbred breeding? And it’s in the heritage area!
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18 - November 2024
Listen to the Language
Language is a critical piece of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area story, and the contributions of the Native American people to the regional culture cannot be overstated. Read on about how the Chitimacha and the Tunica-Biloxi are working to preserve their languages.
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28 - October 2024
Keeping Louisiana Beautiful
Read about Director of Programs Collin Lindrew's experience at the 2024 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Annual Conference.
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