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Search and rescue crews recovered the body of a missing boater Friday morning in Lower St. Martin Parish.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office recovered Seth A. Falcon, 38, of Pierre Part, from the Banister Canal around 9 a.m. His body was turned over to the St. Martin Parish Coroner’s Office to determine an official cause of death.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents were notified around 8 a.m. Tuesday about a missing boater in Banister Canal and responded to the scene immediately to conduct a search.

According to a nearby commercial fisherman, he came across an unmanned 18-foot aluminum vessel with a tiller steer motor and called authorities. When agents arrived on the scene, they found evidence to suggest the boat hit a pylon, ejecting the operator into the water.

According to the operator’s last known contact, he left to go fishing with his dog around 3 p.m. Monday and never returned. The dog was found on a platform near the boating incident site and returned to the boater’s family.

The LDWF Enforcement Division along with deputies from St. Mary, St. Martin and Assumption parish sheriff offices were involved in the search of the missing boater.

The LDWF Enforcement Division is the lead investigative agency for this boating incident. Falcon’s body was recovered without wearing a personal flotation device.

PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO.1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO.1
The board of Commissioners of St. Mary Recreation District No.1 met in special session on Tuesday January 21, 2025.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Janice Aucoin at 6:00pm.
Roll was called and those present were Commissioners, Mr. Tyrone Richardson, Mrs. Janice Aucoin, Mr
Steve Patureau, Mr. Scott Singleton, Manager Mike Beadle absent was Ms. Carla Gagliano
Guest Mr. Andrew Gros, Ethel Gros, Andy Gros
Several guests made recommendations on concerns about recreation doing any dirt, cement or construction work at the time and suggested tabling any projects.
Board reviewed minutes from board meeting Dec. 16,2024 and a motion was made by Mr. Patureau to accept. Second was made by Mr. Singleton. Ail in favor
Board reviewed minutes from board meeting Dec. 30,2024 and a motion was made by Mr.Richardson to accept. Second was made by Mr. Singleton. All in favor
A review of Treasurers report was done by Manager Michael Beadle. A motion was made by Mr. Patureau to accept. Second was made by Ms. Aucoin. All in Favor
No Old Business
Manager went over monthly up- date on repairs, ongoing projects, delays due to weather and materials on order.
New Business was addressed as per agenda items listed
1. Drainage work. After discussion and reviewing quotes for potential work. A motion was made by Mr. Singleton to ac- cepted a quote to accept and proceed with draining work. Mr. Richardson voted to table, Ms Aucoin voted to table, Mr Patureau abstained from vote: Vote to Table was majority decision.
2. Cement re- pairs. Table by all
3. Gutter work. Table by all
4. CCHS rental contract. Table by all
General Discussion, None to be noted
Motion Made to adjourn By Ms. Aucoin Meeting Adjourned
(S) Mike Beadle
Mike Beadle,
Manager
N/A
Board Representative
Adv. Feb. 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
Cajun Coast Tourism
December 4, 2024
The Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Of- fice. The members were Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Sandra Marshall, Dwight Smith, Alfredia Edwards, Herman Hartman, and Keith Leonard. Members absent were Kim Walden, Patsy Powell, and Chad Boutte. Also, present were Carrie Stansbury, and Christal Carter.
Ms. Edwards made a motion to accept the October minutes as written. Mr. Leonard seconded the mo- tion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Hartman made a motion to accept the October financials. Mr. Ver-din seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Ms. Stansbury sent an email to Carbo and Associates, waiting for a response.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to submit the bid to host the World Fishing Tour & Ladies Bass Anglers Association 2026 Fishing Tournaments for a total of $8,580. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed
Mr. Leonard made a motion to submit the bid to host the Bass Tactix 2025 Championship Tournament for a total of $18,610. Mr. Verdini seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Of- fice.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Verdin made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
Adv. Feb. 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals
This is to give notice that the Teche Action Board, Inc d/b/a Teche Health has applied for a FY25 Expanded Hours Program grant from Health Re- sources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Hu- man Services (HHS). Teche Health proposes conducting interior renovations within the facility located at 1124 7th Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380.
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this proposed action within the floodplain as re- quired by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management as the proposed ac- tion is within and/or affects a floodplain.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Teche Health
Attn: Berryl Thompson-Broussard, J.D., LL.M., CHC
General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
Email: legal@tabhealth.org
Written comments on the proposed action and potential impacts to floodplains must be submitted to the following address on or be- fore Thursday, February 27, 2025 [15 Days after publication in the newspaper]):
Teche Health
Attn: Berryl Thompson-Broussard, J.D., LL.M., CHC
General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
1115 Weber St.
Franklin, LA 70538
Adv. Feb. 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana De- partment of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and des- truction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be ob- tained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana un- less a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
Adv. Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
GMFS LLC
VS. NO. 138916 DIV “B”
James A. Butler and Tanya S. Butler AKA Tanya Segree Butler
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, prescriptions, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto be- longing or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana within the corporate limits of Patterson, being known, designated and described as TRACT “A-B-C-D-E-A” as per the map of plat of survey prepared by Paul N. Fontenot, RLS #314 dated March 3, 1999, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 43-X, page 136, Entry No. 272631; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND 80/100 ($209,481.80) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 4.25% per annum from March 01, 2024, until paid; all expenses in- curred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, repair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate ad- vances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, at- torney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being en- forced by this proceeding and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of April A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 14th day of February A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 28 and March 26, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Rocket Mortgage, LLC
F/K/A Quicken Loans, LLC
F/K/A Quicken Loans Inc.
Vs. No. 138382 Div “B”
David C. Reid A/K/A David Reid and Mary Beth Zabka A/K/A Mary Beth Zabka-Reid A/K/A Mary B. Zabka A/K/A Mary Zabka A/K/A Mary Beth Reid A/K/A Mary B. Reid A/K/A Mary Reid A/K/A Mary Zabka-Reid A/K/A Mary Z. Reid
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, fronting on Onstead Street of said city and being more particularly des-cribed as lots numbers six, and eight, square number sixteen of the Elliot Subdivision of Morgan City, Louisiana, as per map or plat recorded in Book 8-Y, entry number 91497 of the conveyance records of St. Mary, Louisiana.
Together with all the buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 63/100 ($182,665.63) DOLLARS, balance due on principal of fixed rate note, interest from April 1, 2023, until paid, at 3.99% per annum; to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees; to be computed, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of April A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 14th day of February A.D., 2025.
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 28 and March 26, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted on door
February 25, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Patterson Council Meeting
Tuesday – March 11, 2025
6:00 PM
City Hall,
Council Meeting Room
1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana
Notice is hereby given that our March Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Council Meeting Room, Patterson, Louisiana.
This change of meeting date is due to the office being closed on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in observance of Mardi Gras.
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 to describe the necessary assistance.
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and
Employer”
Adv. Feb. 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 17, 2025 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261147.00- Lot Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Galliano - Montet & Boudreaux Acq 464 345043.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Feb. 28, March 7 and 14, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 17, 2025 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261146.00- Lot Por Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Self - Shell Rd Acq 464 345043 Improvement on the land of T & S Rentals LLC Acq 464 345043.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Feb. 28, March 7 and 14, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT #3
BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
1333 BELLVIEW STREET
P.O. BOX 635
PATTERSON, LA 70392
985-395-6552
The Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3 met in regular session on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
Members Present: Brian Head – Chairman, Lane Boudreaux – Vice Chairman, Dr. Jeffery Fitter, Calvin Johnson, Rachel Kidder, Javon Charles, Eddie Gay
Employees of the District Present: Angie Guillotte – Office Manager, Kim Willoughby – Activities Director
Employees of the District Ab- sent: Mark Richard – Facilities Manager
Secretary: Tyler Lambert
Guests: Price – BVCC Event Coordinator, BVVFD
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Head asked the board for a motion to amend the agenda to allow Mrs. Price to address the board. A motion was made by Mrs. Kidder with a second from Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mrs. Price up- dated the board on the early plannings of the Christmas event that will take place at the Community Center later this year. It was discussed that the board would need to enter a cooperative endeavor with the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department as the two entities are looking to co-host the event. A motion was made by Mr. Charles to enter such cooperative endeavor with the BVVFD for all future events hosted at the Community Center. A second was made by My. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mrs. Price up- dated the board on the plannings of a community Easter egg hunt. After discussion, it was determined that the event would be hosted on April 12, 2025, from 1:30-3:00 with a blood drive beginning at 12:00 at the Community Center. It was also discussed that a separate event would be held the night before on April 11, 2025, from 6:00-7:00 for those with special needs. A motion to approve the events was made by Mr. Charles with a second from Dr. Fitter. All were in favor and the mo- tion carried.
Board members reviewed the minutes of the January meeting. Mr. Boudreaux mo- tioned to accept the minutes as written. Mrs. Kidder made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the ac- counts payable re- port and the monthly budget comparison report. Mr. Charles made a motion to accept the report as is and pay the bills. Dr. Fitter made a second to the mo- tion. All were in favor and the mo- tion carried.
Mrs. Guillotte presented the Community Center report and up- dated the board on the rental activity for the month of January.
Mrs. Guillotte, in the absence of the Facility Manager, Mark Richard, gave the manager/maintenance report. She updated the board on the maintenance work being done by district employees at all district properties.
In old business, the board discussed the updates to the policies and procedures. Due to Mr. Heads absence from the December board meeting, the board decided to table this once again to the February meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Charles with a second from Dr. Fitter. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Continuing in old business, the board discussed a step raise to be given to the Activities Director, Kim Willoughby. A mo- tion to increase her salary to $35,568 was made by Mr. Boudreaux with a second coming from Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Moving to new business, Mrs. Guillotte presented the board with the St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce membership renewal. A motion to renew the Community Center’s membership for $175.00 was made by Mr. Gay with a second from Mrs. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mrs. Guillotte presented the board with the application to re- new the Community Center’s membership with Sam’s Club. A move to renew was made by Mrs. Kidder with a second coming from Mr. Charles. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Head opened the floor for nominations for the position of Chairman and Vice Chairman. Mr. Charels nominated himself for the position of Chairman. Dr. Fitter nominated Mr. Head. In a roll call vote the votes were cast as follows:
Mr. Head – Mr. Head
Mr. Charles – Mr. Charles
Mr. Gay – Mr. Charles
Mr. Boudreaux – Mr. Head
Mr. Johnson – Mr. Head
Mrs. Kidder – Mr. Charles
Dr. Fitter – Mr. Head
With a 4-3 vote, Mr. Head retains the position of Chairman of the Board.
With no other nominations, Mr. Boudreaux retains the position of Vice Chairman of the Board.
The board discussed the current state of its’ finances. There was no motion brought to the floor.
Mr. Head brought before the board the desire of Mr. Richard to hire an addition maintenance worker at the Community Center. After much discussion, the board decided that the candidate should be at least seventeen (17) years old. A motion was made by Mrs. Kidder to allow Mr. Richard to hire someone. She also authorized Mr. Richard to look into using the Acadiana Workforce program if he sees fit to use the program to fill the position. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed drafting a letter to the Parish to inform them of the district’s intent to possibly stop cutting the grass along Southeast Boulevard and any other Parish- owned land around Bayou Vista beings that the district has not received any of the allocated monies from the Parish. A motion for Mr. Head to draft the letter before sending it to board members for approval was made by Mrs. Kidder with a second from Dr. Fitter. Mr. Charles ab- stained from the vote. All others were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed setting prices for sports equipment owned by the district that would be rented out by those who use the Community Center. After discussion, it was decided that basketballs would be rented out for $30.00 per season. A motion to ap- prove was made by Mr. Charles with a second from Mr. Gay. All were favor and the motion carried.
Volleyball equipment owned by the Community Center will be rented for $150.00 per season with a rate of $75.00 per season for non-profits. A motion to accept was made by Dr. Fitter and a second by Mrs. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Charles. A second was made by Dr. Fitter. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(S) Brian Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
(S) Tyler Lambert
Tyler Lambert,
Secretary
Adv. Feb. 28, 2025

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ARTWORK
ON DISPLAY
At the 28th Annual St. Mary Parish Student Art Show March 7-April 3, Artists Guild Unlimited, Everett Street Gallery, 201 Everett, Morgan City. The guild opens to the public 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Awards reception March 31: Pre-K through fifth grade 6 p.m., middle and high school 6:30 p.m.

A trek familiar to many St. Mary residents has made a list of the country’s best winter driving trips.
The Bayou Teche Scenic Byway, running from Morgan City to Arnaudville, is at No. 20 in the Ultimate Toys website’s list of winter day trips, joining attractions including the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, Lake Tahoe in Nevada and the Catskill Mountains in New York.
Ultimate Toys said it based its survey on responses from 3,006 “seasoned travelers.”
The site said the Bayou Teche Scenic Byway “winds through Cajun country, with charming small towns, historic sites, and the serene waters of Bayou Teche. Winter is perfect for exploring quiet trails, indulging in hearty gumbo, and taking in the region’s rich history.”
The byway is one of four Louisiana routes in the top 100.
The others are:
•The Cane River National Heritage Trail between Natchitoches and Cloutierville at No. 26.
•The Great River Road between Baton Rouge and New Orleans at No. 27.
•The Creole Heritage Trail from Lake Charles to Holly Beach at No. 76.
The Bayou Teche Scenic Byway website describes the route “as it
winds through South Louisiana’s lush swamps and moss-draped bayous. From its southernmost point in Morgan City to its northern end in Arnaudville, the byway crosses beautiful marshes and fields of sugar cane, connecting lovely towns that have well-preserved historic districts.”
•Morgan City to Franklin: Stroll Morgan City’s historic district, where you can browse antique shops or view the Atchafalaya River from a wharf-side pavilion.
For a closer look at the Great Atchafalaya Basin (and maybe a gator or two), take a guided swamp tour in nearby Patterson.
There you’ll also find a branch of the Louisiana State Museum, noted for its displays on aviation and the cypress industry.
•Franklin: More than 400 historic properties include the Grevemberg House Museum, a gracious antebellum townhouse filled with Civil War artifacts and antique toys.
Visit Charenton, where the Chitimacha Museum reveals the history of Bayou Teche’s early inhabitants.
•Franklin to New Iberia: In the town of Jeanerette, be sure to sample the French bread and ginger cakes made with a bakery’s original 19th-century recipes.
•New Iberia, home of Shadows-on-the-Teche. The antebellum home built by a wealthy sugar planter now is a museum, surrounded by graceful live oaks.
Drive through New Iberia’s Historical District. Near New Iberia, tour the Avery Island factory where world-famous Tabasco pepper sauce is made.
•New Iberia to Arnaudville: As you make your way toward Arnaudville, stop in St. Martinville for their Historic District and in Breaux Bridge.
The Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site in St. Martinville recalls the chilling expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia, as told by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in “Evangeline.”
In Breaux Bridge, a closely-knit community of friendly people with a bustling downtown historic district filled with unique shopping and dining.
The top 10 winter drives on the Ultimate Toys list are:
•No. 1: Great Smoky Mountains Loop (Cherokee to Fontana Village), North Carolina
•No. 2: Hudson Valley Drive (Tarrytown to Hudson), New York
•No. 3: Scenic Byway 12 (Panguitch to Torrey), Uta
•No. 4: Lake Tahoe Loop (Incline Village to Zephyr Cove), Nevada
•No. 5: Coastal Route 1 (Portland to Camden), Maine
•No. 6: Green Mountain Byway (Waterbury to Cambridge), Vermont
•No. 7: Richardson Highway (Valdez to Fairbanks), Alaska
•No. 8: Lakes Region Scenic Drive (Alton to Wolfeboro), New Hampshire
•No. 9: Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway (Phoenicia to Andes), New York
•No. 10: Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Astoria to Brookings), Oregon