Central Louisiana is a land of striking physical and cultural contrasts. It is a land of bayous meandering through swamplands, piney hill country, extensive prairies, and deciduous forests. It has clear streams with sandy bottoms, great for canoeing, and mighty rivers that carry much of the nation's internal waterborne freight. For a guide to each parish's cultural resources, use the map below.

1. Allen
2. Beauregard
3. Catahoula
4. Concordia
5. Grant
6. LaSalle
7. Natchitoches
8. Rapides
9. Sabine
10. Vernon