THIBODAUX, La. (AP) - Once a staple of Cajun living, the pirogue has evolved into a novelty item, largely replaced by plastic kayaks that can be purchased at outdoors stores and big-box retailers.

THREE RIVERS AREA — It’s a small, flat-bottom boat that is great for navigating in shallow water. John Van Orman of Mountain View said he remembers seeing these pirogues on almost every farm as he ...

Water, speed and the Louisiana bayou may be in the blood of the LeBlanc family in Lafitte. Malcolm LeBlanc held the title in the World Champion Jean Lafitte Pirogue Race for 10 straight years in the ...