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At 535 feet, Driskill Mountain located in Bienville Parish is a great light adventure hike. Calling Driskill Mountain a “mountain” — while technically true — might need a little clarification. While considered a high point in Louisiana, elsewhere…
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Here's what to bring for a fun and safe day on the water. Flanked by the massive Toledo Bend Reservoir to the west, the mighty Mississippi River to the east and the Gulf to the south, Louisiana is an angler’s dream come true. Freshwater fishing is…
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You don't need a lasso! Just a line will do at these rodeos where you simply have to "geaux fish" to win. Hands down, Louisiana is a seafood nation. From crawfish to Gulf shrimp and seafood gumbo to blackened redfish, marine life swims through…
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With the right guides, you can get to the best fishing spots in Plaquemines Parish with little more than a rod, bait and kayak. Venice, Louisiana — part of Plaquemines Parish — offers diverse fish and some of the best inshore fishing charters in…
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Just north of St. Francisville and near the Mississippi River, this region is renowned for its rugged terrain, waterfalls and rich biodiversity — a rare landscape in Louisiana's mostly flat lowlands. Why Visit Tunica Hills? The simplicity and…
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Just a few miles off Interstate 20 near the Mississippi-Louisiana border is a roadside attraction unlike any you’ll find on Earth. Poverty Point World Heritage Site is a series of raised earthen mounds, channels and ridges made by human hands more…
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Fishing for catfish is loads of fun, provides the main ingredient for a great fish fry and doesn’t take a lot of fancy equipment or special techniques. Most people think about catfishing in the summer, but good catches start in late winter and…
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This small North Louisiana lake is a powerhouse for big bass fishing. When you think of the term powerhouse, you probably think of football. But when it comes to bass fishing in Louisiana, we think of Caney Lake. At first glance, Caney Lake might…
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No matter what you call the tasty fish — crappies, white perch or sac-a-lait — catching them on serene waters is almost as good as eating them. Lake D’Arbonne State Park is a crappie angler’s dream, especially for those looking to catch “slabs,”…
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No boat? No worries! Freshwater bank fishing is a sport the entire family can enjoy, especially in Louisiana State Parks. In north Louisiana, great fishing happens alongside great scenery. Several popular state parks have public fishing piers for…