One turn into almost any Louisiana coastal town and you are greeted by larger-than-life homes – but not in the sense you may be thinking. These houses sit like giants in the sky on stilts. They are all typically one-story homes that get raised many feet above the ground. A usual basement turns into open […]
Brown Pelicans Find Sanctuary in Revamped Queen Bess Island
Coastal erosion and rising waters challenge Louisiana every year. With flooding getting worse and land sinking into the sea, residents have had to adapt and fight through various means. But coastal problems don’t just affect humans – they put many Louisiana native animals in danger as well. Louisiana is home to over 400 bird species, […]
Louisiana Oyster Fishing in Shambles Due to Rising Fresh Water and Extreme Weather
Just off Main Street in Houma, Louisiana sits a small restaurant bordered up to the Terrebonne Bayou. There’re approximately 18 seats to dine at in the opened-space dining area. Homemade crunchy, sugar-like toffee sits for sale at the register along with freshly made shrimp dip. Seafood is the name of the game at Bayou Cane […]