Have you ever seen a Rougarou around Houma? This werewolf-like creature has the head of a dog or a wolf and the body of a human being. If you’ve ever seen one, you’d remember it. If you’ve yet to see one in person (or even if you have), you need... [read more]
Tab Benoit is as much a part of Houma as gumbo and the Rougarou. He loves his home city and state, so it’s no wonder he felt a sense of alarm when he flew over it more than ten years ago and noticed the wetlands were disappearing. He decided to... [read more]
College football. Fishing. Hanging out on the bayou. These are all Cajun traditions, but maybe none are as great as Cajun food. You know that Louisianans love their Cajun cooking, and most have their own favorite recipes they use. Sometimes, though, you don’t feel like cooking. You want to go... [read more]
The Houma area is full of exciting sights and landmarks that you should check out the next time you’re out and about. Consider taking a tour of the city, so you can see it all. You’ll be impressed by all the cool sights the city has to offer.
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You love spending time on the water, and you live in an ideal location for that. Houma is home to countless boat tours and excursions, so you can spend as much time out on the water as you want. From touring the swamp to going fishing, there’s always something going... [read more]
Celebrate cancer survivors while helping the Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center raise much-needed funds by attending the Ladies Night Out Gala from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sept. 20. The gala will take place at the Houma Terrebonne Civic Center, and it will feature a fashion show starring... [read more]
Do you get all your history out of books or by browsing the internet? That’s a terrific way to gather some information, but nothing beats seeing history in person. That’s why you need to get out and explore a local museum. Houma is home to two excellent museums, and each... [read more]
The wetlands are as much a part of Louisiana as LSU football and crawfish boils. Shrimping, farming, and trapping are all popular activities in the wetlands, and these lands support the state’s seafood industry. You can take a tour of the Wetlands Cultural Byway to see the various towns and... [read more]
You really want to get out of town, but you don’t have the time or money to take a big trip. It might seem like all hope is lost, but it isn’t. It turns out that Houma is the perfect spot for a staycation. Gather up some gal pals and... [read more]
When the weather warms up, the people of Louisiana have one thought on their minds: “It’s time to hit the boil circuit.” You know the circuit. One place has crawfish, another has shrimp, and you can even catch a crab leg or two. If you’re looking for the best shrimp... [read more]
