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Louisiana: Looking Back at the January 2025 Snowstorm
A year has passed, and these photos still look like they came from somewhere other than Louisiana. My 4Runner sat beneath several inches of snow. The woods had turned white, with snow clinging to pine branches and Southern vegetation that rarely carries that kind of weight. It looked more like a winter campsite farther…
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The Strange World of the Abita Mystery House
A giant alligator, a skeleton inside a UFO, and a collection called Mannie’s Band Box all occupy the same roadside attraction in Louisiana. That should tell you almost everything you need to know about this odd roadside attraction. Almost. Located in Abita Springs, the attraction also goes by the name UCM Museum. It holds…