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Outdoor Adventures in Louisiana

In Louisiana, visitors can experience legendary waterways up close as they paddle or airboat through cypress-tupelo swamps and peaceful bayous teeming with wildlife. These water trails offer a unique perspective on Louisiana's natural beauty.

Big draws such as the Bayou Vermilion Paddle Trail and the Atchafalaya Basin – America’s largest river swamp – promise excellent scenic canoeing and kayaking. Grand Isle State Park, in southeast Louisiana, combines prime paddling in the Gulf with excellent birding. For boating and fishing enthusiasts, Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Charles are ideal destinations offering near perfect conditions and stunning sunsets.

Scenic trails crisscross Louisiana’s State Parks, guiding visitors to natural wonders such as Kisatchie National Forest and Driskill Mountain, Louisiana’s highest point (albeit only 535 feet high). Road trippers will relish The Creole Nature Trail, with myriad outdoor attractions and activities along its length.

To experience one of Louisiana’s manmade marvels, head to Poverty Point. A spectacular series of ancient earthworks, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is open daily for tours.

Posted by: Explore Louisiana
Posted on: 03/07/2025

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