Ginger Adams Otis is an editor and reporter with The Wall Street Journal in New York.

Welcome to Palmetto Island State Park, one of the state’s best-kept outdoor secrets. This gorgeous park sits deep in Cajun Country, offering the finest natural beauty south Louisiana has to offer. The ...

The park houses the Louisiana State Arboretum, a forest preserve with over 150 plant species labeled for curious minds. Canoe rentals let you glide across the water, peeking into hidden coves where ...

Louisiana is bursting with amazing cities to visit, including this underrated gem with a dynamic culture, rich history, and a ...

A historic American city that's home to more than 360,000 people could soon vanish from the US as a growing number of studies ...

A new online game lets Louisiana residents try balancing the state’s $25.3B budget by making real tax and spending choices.

Many wetlands are disappearing, but Louisiana’s “accidental” Wax Lake Delta is growing—and informing coastal restoration ...

Discount retailer Big Lots is in the process of reopening hundreds of locations across 15 states. Here's a timeline, map, and ...

What do locals think of the ICE facility in Jena? "I feel like this town has had a lot of drama," one said. "It’s put on the ...

Another nationwide protest sponsored by the 50501 movement is scheduled for Saturday, April 19. Here are some of the cities ...

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow's 5th Congressional District boundaries underwent a radical change with redistricting.

All eyes tend to fall on New Orleans, but there's another must-visit city that exudes the same European charn while fostering ...