Located in the heart of Central Louisiana, outdoor enthusiasts can explore Kisatchie National Forest, fish the bayous and manmade lakes or join in on bass tournaments and high-speed boat races at Lake Buhlow.

Located right on the mighty Mississippi River, Louisiana’s capital city is home to water sports, sprawling parks, nature preserves like Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center and miles of levee to walk and jog.
 

Located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the River Road follows the winding banks of the Mississippi. Step back in time and explore the sprawling grounds of historic homes. Or make a pit stop in one of the many sunny public parks.

This is the heart of Louisiana's wetlands, a vibrant area filled with Cajun culture, food, fishing and outdoor adventures. Grab your sunscreen for a day at the beach, or travel through mysterious swamps and bayous on an airboat tour.

Offering diverse Cajun culture and abundant outdoor activities, the cypress forests of Sam Houston Jones State Park beckon. Or drive the breathtaking Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, take a dip in Lake Arthur Park or go birding along the Flyway Byway.

Known as the center of Cajun Country, the boundless wonders of the Atchafalaya Basin, the nation’s largest river swamp, are perfect for adventure. Home to almost one million acres of swamps, bayous and backwater lakes, you can explore by paddling, hiking, biking and birding.

This area offers big city options with abundant outdoor activities. Enjoy shopping, antiques, Broadway-style entertainment and dining, then head into nature for birding, fishing, hiking and kayaking.

Louisiana’s oldest permanent settlement is home to the Cane River National Historical Park. Rent a kayak and paddle your way down the tranquil Cane River or explore the hiking and mountain biking trails in Kisatchie National Forest.

This hot sauce hub is home to Avery Island, a natural salt dome best known as the birthplace of TABASCO®. Visitors can also stroll the semi-tropical botanical gardens of the Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens nestled around Lake Peigneur or wander through the Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge.

While visiting the Crescent City, explore open-air museums and oak-draped parks or drive south to Venice to charter a boat for a day of Gulf fishing. On your way back, stop by Chalmette and walk the grounds of the famous 1815 Battle of New Orleans before a five-star meal under the stars.

Located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, the Northshore offers 80,000 acres of wildlife refuge ideal for birding, hiking and kayaking. Explore the 31-mile Tammany Trace Bike Trail, take a guided Honey Island Swamp tour or fish with expert charter captains in Slidell.

Sprinkled among the lakes and bayous in the northwestern part of the state are scenic state parks, excellent fishing and great nature viewing areas, including Lake Bistineau State Park and Lake Claiborne State Park.

Big waterways and diverse landscapes mark this region offering more than a thousand acres of great camping, hiking and birding. Toledo Bend Reservoir State Park is known for its bass fishing, boating and water sports.