There wasn't alot of things I liked about Louisiana but I really enjoyed driving over this bridge…read more Definitely a great engineering feat and a beautiful scenic drive that you can really take in if you're a sight see-er.

This is one of my favorite bridges in the state and it'll always be known as the Basin Bridge to…read moreme. I have fond memories crossing this bridge to and from births of nieces and nephews, family holidays and just visiting people I love who live on both sides of it. Traveling across it- I think we take for granted how absolutely beautiful the Atchafalaya Basin is if we cross this bridge often but hopefully next time you do, you'll slow down a little and notice the hundred year old cypress trees growing in the water, the lovely algae topped banks and the occasional spotting of a gator or turtle sunning themselves. Slowing down is highly recommended, even if you're not sight seeing because Louisiana's finest are in full force on this bridge and no matter how you bat those eyes or what lame excuse you can come up with they are a ticket happy bunch, so don't chance speeding unless you're willing to pay the price. Traveling under it- If you're lucky enough to own or know someone who owns a boat a really special way to experience this bridge is riding under it. It is so cool to zoom under this marvel realizing the whole time how many vehicles are traveling over it. It puts things in a very different perspective and makes you realize how small you really are. By boat or by land, next time you're able to experience this bridge, enjoy it! It's uniquely Louisiana and deserves respect.

The Atchafalaya River is a supporting cast member for the Mighty Mississippi River and only gets…read morehonorable mention when the great floods from the north threaten people and property along Old Man River. The Morganza Floodway, which leads to the Atchafalaya Basin and the Atchafalaya River in south-central Louisiana is opened to divert water from the Mississippi River during major flood events this is accomplished by flooding the Atchafalaya Basin, including the Atchafalaya River and the Atchafalaya Swamp. The spillway and adjacent levees also help prevent the Mississippi from changing its present course and threaten NOLA, but the Cajuns that make the Atchafalaya Basin home rarely get mentioned no matter how these events affect their lives and livelihoods. Bridges are a powerful symbol--a metaphor for "crossing over." And our lives are all about making different crossings - as we try to peer to the other side of the bridge, we wonder...What is waiting for us on the other side? In this case it's Krotz Springs that sits quietly along US Highway 190, famous for its artesian spring water that was accidentally discovered while drilling for oil. These Atchafalaya Bridges are dual cantilever bridges built in 1973 and 1988 to replace the original 1933 truss bridge. The muddy water that flows to the Gulf of Mexico are filled with rich sediments and are home to an array of wildlife and fish species that provide a living for those that call this beautiful swamp land home. No there isn't anything that makes these structures unique and they look like hundreds of other we've all crossed over, but to the people that rely on these bridges everyday to live their everyday lives they mean everything so that makes them pretty special...

I love this bridge! I have started taking back roads to get to Baton Rouge from Lafayette which is…read morehow I happened upon this bridge recently. Side note-as someone who strictly took interstates to get around, I highly recommend taking back roads when you can. The scenery is much lovelier and the drive/traffic is way less stressful. Try it! Once I saw this bridge approaching I knew I was in for a treat. It's fairly new and the bridge is smooth, smooth, smooth. Normally that would lead me to start going fast because I love to drive fast, but this time I went the limit and took in the view. That's probably a good thing since after reading the reviews I've learned cops like to hang around at the bottom. Do yourself a favor and take the back roads slow and easy and enjoy this beautiful bridge. Bonus-Billy's Boudin just opened a new location in Krotz Springs right before or after you cross this bridge, depending which direction you're going.

The city of Rayne, Louisiana claims to be the "Frog Capital of the World." That's quite a LEAP,…read moredon't you think? ;) Dairy Queen was okay.

DQ of Rayne, LA was seriously the best I have had from a DQ in a long time. Food tasted so fresh,…read moreand the ladies were so kind.

The Breaux Bridge library offers amazing services to such a small town. Excellent selection of…read morefiction and non-fiction books, as well as audio novels, DVDs, and CDs. The staff is very helpful. Wi-Fi is a bit dodgy though.... the genealogy room is the one place it works best. All this being said, this place is about to get a face lift starting at the first of the year. Supposedly, the library is being upgraded as far as the building itself, but at the time of this review, I am not certain as to the extent of the upgrades. The current building, as it is, is fairly old. The one complaint I had about this place is that other than the book drop out front, there is actually no indication from the outside that this is the library. There is no sign or lettering, and were it not for the phone book listing, I might not have easily found this place. Besides this, a decent place for all your information and media needs. But in need of some structural upgrade and definitely needs to have a sign out front indicating that it is indeed the library.

The first review was written before the library renovations. I'm pleased to sat that the new…read morelibrary is bigger, brighter, and much more inviting than before. There's a quiet reading area where the magazines are located, and a good sized Young Adult area in addition to the adult and juvenile function. I like biographies and there are plenty of those two. I could hardly believe what a handsome facility it is for such a small town -- and always several friendly staff members on hand to help you.

I read about this store on the Lafayette tourism website and have been wanting to come for some…read moretime now. The store holds two stores in one. Half romantic books that highlights the dark, LGBTQIA+ and then your regular romance novels. I am not allowed to purchase any books at the moment, but I will be back once I am allowed to once again. The other half is a sweets bakery. I got two of the macaroons and an iced coffee. The prices were very reasonable, the coffee very good, and the service was amazing. Their restroom was so cute, I had to take a picture! And they had feminine hygiene products in case there is a need!

Lovely venue and intriguing conversation…read more Delicious desserts and signature drinks The group that attended were both respectful and shared a sense of play

This is a review of the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court…read more I find myself in Lafayette from time to time but this time was different. I needed to register as an officiant and the place you do that is inside the courthouse at the Clerk of Court. The people were super nice. I paid my $5, showed them the notarized paperwork, and boom, I am now Rev. John or John the Most Reverent. You better recognize. Here are a few tips. 1. Parking sucks and it looks like they are aggressively enforcing parking rules. Make the block a few times and you will eventually find a spot. 2. Leave your weapons or prohibited items in your car. There are cops inside and they frown upon you bringing in stuff you shouldn't. 3. The clerk has all of the necessary guidelines to conduct business online. Read up and you will be in and out in a few minutes. 4. Find someone who knows where to eat. It is Lafayette and they have the best food in the state. I failed miserably at this as I left town as soon as I received my new title. Deuces! Rev. John out.

This is a nice, small, local post office just a few quick minutes from Lafayette in Maurice…read more I prefer to drive here than to wait in line in Lafayette and the service here is very friendly and helpful. If you are on the West side of Lafayette or within the immediate area, stop here and experience some home town friendliness. Enjoy!

South regional has a clean quiet ambience and helpful staff. It is one of my of favorite places in…read moreLafayette! I like the meeting rooms used for cooking classes and scrabble club as well.

I happened upon a lost book recently and it got me thinking....How long has it been since I've read…read morea good book? Truth be told, it's been too long. I used to get lost in books but life happens and you know the rest. This library is fairly new, has ample sunlight and although it's not Lafayette's main branch I found several new authors thanks to the suggestions of the cleverly placed bookmarks. I was also surprised to learn that you can also now borrow a book to your Kindle or download an mp3 book! Yay for libraries!!! DVDs can be borrowed here as well but if you want a popular title you may have to place a hold, which is a breeze here thanks to online technology. If you love getting lost in a good book, go here.