Louisiana Public Broadcasting will continue its statewide travel series LA64 with a new episode airing Monday, April 20 at 8 p.m., featuring Rapides Parish.

Hosted by Louisiana native and travel journalist Karen LeBlanc, the series explores all 64 parishes across the state, highlighting the food, culture, history and daily life unique to each region.

The upcoming episode focuses on Rapides Parish, described as a central point where Louisiana’s landscapes and history meet. The program includes stops in Alexandria and Pineville, as well as visits to the historic lumber town of Long Leaf and the former World War II training site, Camp Claiborne.

The episode highlights the region’s connections to agriculture, military history and small-town development, offering viewers a look at the parish’s role at the geographic and cultural center of the state.

LA64 is part of Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s 50th anniversary programming. Previous episodes of the series are available for streaming online and on LPB’s YouTube channel.

Support for the series is provided by the Office of Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and several regional and educational organizations.