Fighting to stay afloat on what looks like a sea of chocolate milk, desperation begins to define a Tuesday morning in Thibodaux. My boat shakes uncontrollably, and I feel like a newborn deer learning ...

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 ...

THIBODAUX — Ever dreamed of paddling down the bayou in a pirogue you made yourself? Master boat-builder Kenny J. Hebert will help students construct their very own seaworthy craft at the Jean Lafitte ...

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. “Everyone had a pirogue ...

Adjust the colors to reduce glare and give your eyes a break. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS ...