walking

For years, Lafayette, Louisiana kicked off Mardi Gras weekend with the Friday Night Parade, which disappeared a few years ago. A new krewe is bringing it back!

With cooler weather in Louisiana many people are getting out and walking. But if your goal is to lose weight how many steps more than 10,000 do you need to take every day?

If you like looking at things while you walk on a treadmill try these or just sit back and enjoy the views.

Based on traveler reviews, these destinations are perfect if you are looking for culture, history, and fun.

LSU research suggests that walking for as little as ten minutes a day can have a dramatic impact on your personal well being.

Many Louisiana roadways were simply not built with foot traffic in mind. This can pose serious problems for joggers, runners, and walkers too.

As a whole, the US has an obesity problem — but the good news is that more of us are getting up off the couch and talking a walk.

Mardi Gras is fast approaching and soon guest bedrooms and couches will be filled with out-of-town friends and family looking to enjoy the festival season. In order to ensure these first timers have just as good a time as long time Mardi Gras veterans, here are a few dos and don’ts to pass along.

How many times do I tell myself, "I'm going to go run 5 miles today?"  I bet you can already guess what I tell myself..yes I always talk myself out of it.  But when I do run, it feels so great after!  Is there a limit to running? Can you be too tired to run?