The stories of Lafayette Parish, LA
8 narrated audio stories from across Lafayette Parish — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Cypress Island Preserve
Where Spring Refuses to Be Quiet
At Cypress Island Preserve, protection sounds like a rookery in full voice.
Lake Martin
Where the Swamp Came Ashore
How Lake Martin turned a boat-only spectacle into a shore-side wildlife ritual.
Lafayette
Where Lafayette Began: The Mouton Land
How one landowner’s choices helped give Vermilionville its first shape.
Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist
The Small Cemetery That Holds a City’s Memory
At St. John Cemetery, Lafayette’s family history rests side by side.
Blue Dog Cafe
Where Lafayette Put the Blue Dog on the Table
A restaurant turned a famous Louisiana image into part of the meal.
Lafayette
From Vermilionville to Lafayette
How a river settlement took on a bigger name and identity.
Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist
Where Lafayette Gathered: Cathedral and Oak
How one downtown site became old Lafayette’s spiritual and civic heart.
Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe
Where the Borden Brand Still Gets Scooped
A Lafayette ice cream parlor became the last of its kind.
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