It’s time to get out there and explore all that the state has to offer us. Here are 11 amazing places where Louisiana residents can let loose and have a fantastic adventure! Check out these amazing gems below.
- Fort Pike, Outside of New Orleans
Facebook.com / Sherry Anderson This historic fort outside the city is just ripe for an exploration.
- Poverty Point World Heritage Site, Pioneer, LA
facebook.com/Poverty-Point-World-Heritage-Site This world heritage site is the perfect place to set off on a historical investigation of Louisiana’s ancient past.
- Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge
facebook.com/NealSmithNWR This is an amazing natural area to explore, known for its influx of birds that visit each year. In 1940, one visitor recorded the largest number of ducks ever surveyed in the air in the United States—estimating more than 8 million birds on the 50 sq mile lake!
- The Pea Farm, Shreveport, LA
facebook.com/historyhaunted For a more spooky adventure, check out this old abandoned jail that was closed down in the 1950s.
- Columbia, LA
LouisianaNorth.com Check out this amazing town in Caldwell Parish, home of the Schepis Building, the Meditation Chapel, and an exploration of an ancient ocean dig of 2000-year-old fossils organized by the University of Louisiana Monroe.
- Fort Macomb, Outside of New Orleans
Facebook.com / Travis Hux Take a group of scouts to this amazing abandoned fort on the outskirts of New Orleans—it’s simply incredible!
- Sicily Island Hills Wildlife Management Area, Catahoula Parish, LA
Facebook.com / Derene Seal This wildlife area includes Louisiana’s largest waterfall at 17 feet high. Additionally, nearby, the tallest falls include St. Mary’s waterfalls, which are slightly smaller but more scenic.
LouisianaNorth.com These are really some of the most amazing hills to explore in the state of Louisiana!
- Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge
Facebook.com / Berchman Soileau Explore this beautiful refuge that is home to the largest living Bald Cypress tree, pictured here.
- Kisatchie National Forest
flickr.com/photos/finchlake Get lost in the largest national forest in the state, with enough trails and natural beauty to keep you occupied for weeks.
- Cypremort Point State Park, Vermillion Bay, St. Mary Parish
Facebook.com / Cypremort State Park For a beautiful and relaxing adventure, check out all that this amazing park has to offer.
- Lake Bruin State Park
Facebook.com / Ramee Thompson One of the finest fresh water lakes in Louisiana with depths of more than 65 feet, this state park offers campgrounds, primitive sites and even boat rentals for a full expedition!
Have you ever been to any of these places? What are your favorites to explore in Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below!
Facebook.com / Sherry Anderson
This historic fort outside the city is just ripe for an exploration.
facebook.com/Poverty-Point-World-Heritage-Site
This world heritage site is the perfect place to set off on a historical investigation of Louisiana’s ancient past.
facebook.com/NealSmithNWR
This is an amazing natural area to explore, known for its influx of birds that visit each year. In 1940, one visitor recorded the largest number of ducks ever surveyed in the air in the United States—estimating more than 8 million birds on the 50 sq mile lake!
facebook.com/historyhaunted
For a more spooky adventure, check out this old abandoned jail that was closed down in the 1950s.
LouisianaNorth.com
Check out this amazing town in Caldwell Parish, home of the Schepis Building, the Meditation Chapel, and an exploration of an ancient ocean dig of 2000-year-old fossils organized by the University of Louisiana Monroe.
Facebook.com / Travis Hux
Take a group of scouts to this amazing abandoned fort on the outskirts of New Orleans—it’s simply incredible!
Facebook.com / Derene Seal
This wildlife area includes Louisiana’s largest waterfall at 17 feet high. Additionally, nearby, the tallest falls include St. Mary’s waterfalls, which are slightly smaller but more scenic.
These are really some of the most amazing hills to explore in the state of Louisiana!
Facebook.com / Berchman Soileau
Explore this beautiful refuge that is home to the largest living Bald Cypress tree, pictured here.
flickr.com/photos/finchlake
Get lost in the largest national forest in the state, with enough trails and natural beauty to keep you occupied for weeks.
Facebook.com / Cypremort State Park
For a beautiful and relaxing adventure, check out all that this amazing park has to offer.
Facebook.com / Ramee Thompson
One of the finest fresh water lakes in Louisiana with depths of more than 65 feet, this state park offers campgrounds, primitive sites and even boat rentals for a full expedition!
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