Rapides Parish | LA64

Rapides Parish lies at the crossroads of Central Louisiana, where the state’s landscapes and histories converge. The episode explores Alexandria and Pineville before visiting the preserved lumber town of Long Leaf and the World War II training grounds of Camp Claiborne. From riverfront cities to pine forests, these stops highlight a parish where agriculture, history, and small-town enterprise continue to shape the heart of the region. About LA64: LA64 is a new original Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) travel series that explores all 64 parishes of Louisiana, revealing stories that make each one unique. Hosted by Louisiana native Karen LeBlanc, the series takes viewers beyond the familiar, uncovering hidden gems, local traditions, remarkable architecture, and the cultural threads that connect every corner of the state. From small towns to vibrant cities, bayous to back roads, LA64 captures Louisiana as it is lived through its food, music, history, and communities. Each episode offers an intimate, cinematic portrait of a single parish, celebrating both its individuality and its role in the larger Louisiana story. https://www.lpb.org/la64