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Louisiana is defined by our cuisine. Our French, Spanish, Native American, and African heritage has given us some amazing Creole and Cajun dishes. Chefs spend years perfecting that perfect roux. Families pass down their gumbo recipes for generations. Food is a huge part of who we are. We couldn’t possibly list all of the restaurants that define Louisiana, but we got a pretty good start. If you have out-of-state visitors, or maybe you’re just looking for some amazing southern cuisine, these are just some of the places to get some great food....

Want to enjoy the great outdoors with friends and family without having to rough it? There are some amazing ‘glampgrounds’ near Denver that offer a full spectrum of lodging, activities, and of course, amenities, that are sure to please even the most high maintenance of city folk. There are yurts and tipis, hot springs, and saloons, cow roundups and mini-golf, but most importantly there’s good clean mountain fun. All you have to do is choose your adventure!...

Louisiana has some of the best sandwiches around. From traditional club sandwich to the good ole po’boy, we’ve compiled some of the best places you simply have to try. Muffuletta (Central Grocery) Greg Willis/Flickr sailin1/Wikimedia The muffuletta can be found all across restaurants in Louisiana, but none compare to the original over at Central Grocery in New Orleans. Founder Salvatore Lupo created this Sicilian inspired sandwich in 1906 and three generations later they’re still going strong....

DC writer Matthew Rosenberg is addressing the recent controversy about his comic book storyline, which features The Joker becoming pregnant! If you don’t get your news from the “here’s what to be angry about” people you may have missed this. But certain corners of the world are quite mad that the new issue of THE JOKER: THE MAN WHO STOPPED LAUGHING makes the Joker trans and then they become pregnant and give birth....

From sports to scenery, history to health, Vermont has more to offer than meets the eye. While it’s impossible to sum up a state in just 26 examples, here is an A-Z start to get us going. A – Agriculture. Flickr/Jalan’s Place Enjoy a fresh bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables grown right here in Vermont. Available at stores, farms, farmers markets or roadside stands. B – Burton Snowboards. Flickr/Camp of Champions Jake Burton is the founder and owner of the world’s leading snowboarding company, and whose name is synonymous with snowboarding....

Every state has places that have a darker or creepier reputation than others, and Iowa is no exception. We have many places that have a reputation for paranormal activity. Here are 11 of the best (and creepiest) places to spot a ghost in Iowa. Lover’s Leap Bridge, Columbus Junction Flickr/Chris Brooks Columbus Junction is home to a swinging bridge known as Lover’s Leap Bridge. It is said to be haunted by a young Native-American maiden who leaped to her death after she mistakenly thought her lover was dead....

Irish Elk By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: July 19, 2020 The extinct Irish Elk Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Artiodactyla Family Cervidae Genus Megaloceros Species Megaloceros giganteus Niche Herding Herbivore Height Up to 7 feet (2.1 m) Weight 1,200-1,500 lbs (540-700 kg) Lifespan Unknown Social Structure Unknown, though likely similar to deer Conservation Status Extinct (7,000 years ago) Preferred Habitat Grasslands Average Number of Offspring Unknown Main Prey Species Likely grasses, vegetation Predators Humans, likely extinct predators like the saber-toothed tiger The Basics The Irish Elk is an extinct species within the Cervidae family – closely related to living deer species....

Kevin Smith is celebrating his 52nd birthday with a throwback photo. On the filmmaker’s Twitter account, Smith actually showed off the first recorded picture of he and his sister Virginia. The sunglasses in his old photo are striking and he joked that they’ve been the on constant in his style. A lot of fans are celebrating the occasion in the replies. It’s been a good 2022 for the Clerks director as his third film in that series dropped....

Makoto Shinkai is currently working with his team on the famed director’s first new film in three years, and Suzume no Tojimari has taken another major step forward by adding its lead character to the voice cast! Shinkai is one of the most famed directors among anime fans thanks to box office hits such as Your Name and Weathering With You, and now all eyes on the next major release currently in the works....

The team behind Overwatch 2 has addressed the game’s incredibly controversial launch which has been wrought with server issues and unfortunate changes that have rubbed folks the wrong way. Overwatch 2 is a rather interesting sequel as it’s kind of just a slightly refined version of the original. It’s not a big leap forward and is largely made up of a lot of the same parts. However, it’s free-to-play and the original game has been shut down, so there weren’t many massive reasons to complain....

Ryan Reynolds says that he’s never giving Chris Evans the long hair he took from him back. In a post on Twitter, @honestlyfakthis asked the Deadpool star to return his friend’s long hairstyle. Reynolds had no idea what they were referring to. Some helpful fans refreshed his memory with a two-year-old Instagram post from Evans showing off those lustrous locks. Well, in that post, the former Captain America said that he missed the mane....

AEW Full Gear was definitely a game changer for many on the the All Elite Wrestling roster following some huge wins and losses, and it turns out that Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee came into the pay per view event with cool in ring gear inspired by the Metal Gear Solid series! While the former Swerve in Our Glory tag team now have a lot more to think about following the event, leading in to their match against the AEW World Tag Team Champions The Acclaimed, the two were more frayed than ever....

While in school, the only thing that was more exciting than hearing the final bell was hearing a teacher utter the phrase “field trip.” And since there’s nothing better than reliving your childhood, we decided to put together a list of must-see places that most Mississippians originally visited while on a field trip. From homes of famous residents to a historic village that will transport you straight to the past, here are 12 places you absolutely must re-visit as an adult....

It is a special time in the Bluegrass State, as the 142nd Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville is rapidly approaching. The festival has become our state’s biggest tradition, and a lot of preparation is done to accommodate the varied masses who attend. From April 23rd till May 7th, Louisville becomes a haven for celebrities, millionaires, heirs, heiresses, partiers, musicians and horse enthusiasts from around the globe. Political and religious differences are all set aside in the name of Thoroughbred racing, gambling and bourbon, for what I like to affectionately call, the Hillbilly Mardi Gras....

There is something about a delicious meal that is transcendent and otherworldly. If your stomach is grumbling and you are seeking a yummy spot to stop the grumble and lift your spirits, we think these simply scrumdiddlyumptious restaurants in Illinois would get the Roald Dahl seal of approval. Bistro 101, 101 E. Elm St., Canton Facebook/Bistro 101 Facebook/Bistro 101 If you want to come together with friends for a delicious experience then it’s time to come over to Bistro 101 where the martinis are great and your meal is always made from scratch....

Sometimes it’s fun to look back at the way things used to be, and compare it with today. Over time, some things change…while other things stay remarkably the same. Take a look at these pictures taken in the same location but at a different time, and notice the changes (or lack of them). Joplin Main Street “Main Street, Looking South, Joplin, MO” by Unknown - Reproduced from an original postcard by an unknown publisherTransferred from en....

The hospitality and tourism foundation of the last frontier is built on a mix of warm and genuine service, breathtaking scenery and easy access to enjoy awesome activities in the great outdoors. You see, in Alaska we are more concerned with being somewhere spectacular and being treated like family than we are with worrying about all the frills. Give us a cozy cabin in the woods, RV spot near world-class fishing, historic and charming B&B, cottage on the lake or a place to pitch a tent on the beach and we are happy campers!...

Ohio tells an interesting story. Rich with an American Indian legacy and evidence of a long-forgtten coal mining industry, there’s always something from the past we can still explore in Ohio today. The following 14 sites, trails and ruins will give a fascinating look into Ohio’s past. Add these to your summer bucket list: Great Serpent Mound (Peebles) Ghostfire Photography/Flickr The largest (and most strangely shaped) effigy mound in the world can be found right here in Ohio in Adams County....

We know how to party in Nebraska, don’t we? Aside from the summertime county fairs which are always a ton of fun, we have lots of bigger celebrations that can draw people in from all over the state and even from neighboring states. Anime NebrasKon, Omaha Facebook/Anime NebrasKon Once a year, Japanese animation and pop culture enthusiasts gather in Omaha to celebrate their shared interests. The group behind NebrasKon aims to be friendlier and more accessible to all kinds of people than similar events....

The original creator behind Attack on Titan has finally explained that there’s actually a real name for Eren Yeager’s final Titan transformation in the series! While the series is currently hard at work with the third (and presumably final) part of the fourth and final season of the anime, the original manga series wrapped up its run quite some time ago. It’s led fans to wonder about whether or not the end of the series works, and whether or not the anime will adapt it as is....