Welcome to Palmetto Island State Park, one of the state’s best-kept outdoor secrets. This gorgeous park sits deep in Cajun Country, offering the finest natural beauty south Louisiana has to offer. The ...

The park houses the Louisiana State Arboretum, a forest preserve with over 150 plant species labeled for curious minds. Canoe rentals let you glide across the water, peeking into hidden coves where ...

The 25-acre, $2 million park is the culmination of two decades of work by the parish. It will include a kayak launch, gardens ...

Many wetlands are disappearing, but Louisiana’s “accidental” Wax Lake Delta is growing—and informing coastal restoration ...