One Afternoon in a Louisiana Swamp
I grabbed my camera and a long lens and joined a few other photographer friends for an afternoon cruise into a Louisiana swamp in western Terrebonne Parish. We wanted to photograph bald eagles. But we found so much more. After a few weeks of cold weather, the alligators of this Louisiana swamp couldn’t resist a…
Hummingbird Nest
Finding a hummingbird nest in the wild is a nearly impossible task. The tiny camouflaged nests look like a small knot on a tree branch, often hidden by leaves. That’s why birdwatchers and photographers are so excited at a wetlands boardwalk near the south Louisiana town of Lockport. The hummingbird weaves its nest out of…
Louisiana Waterfalls
In a state full of bayous and marshes, a hiking trip to Louisiana waterfalls was too good to pass up. There are actually several waterfalls along hiking trails in the J.C. Sonny Gilbert Wildlife Management Area, formerly known as Sicily Island Wildlife Management area. hike to several waterfalls along louisiana trails I had driven through…
The Amazing Brown Pelican
On land, the brown pelican is a large, awkward looking bird. But when a pelican takes flight with its seven-foot wingspan, the bird is powerful and graceful as it glides through the air. And the pelican is a fierce hunter. brown pelicans vanished from louisiana A pelican feeding its young hatchlings has been the centerpiece…
Crescent Park – A Hidden Gem
The curve in this rust-colored rainbow bridge entrance to New Orleans’ Crescent Park Trail nearly matches the bend in the mighty Mississippi River located only 100 feet away. You can watch large ocean-going ships as they make the sharp turn that gives the “Crescent City” its nickname. During the hot and humid summer months, daybreak…
Louisiana Nature Photography Favorites
One of my favorite Louisiana nature photography moments happened by accident. After an evening kayak trip on Lake Martin, I was picking up my camera gear when I noticed the orange glow peaking through the trees. I knew I didn’t have a second to spare as I quickly unpacked, grabbed my tripod and hurried to…
State Parks Stargazing
In my overnight stays at Louisiana State Parks, I look for opportunities to do a little stargazing and night photography. Although most of the parks are heavily forested, their lakes often provide the perfect place to enjoy a sunset, sunrise and stars. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park at Delhi, Louisiana has 8 deluxe cabins that…
Hiking the Gorge
One of the best hikes in Louisiana is located in Bogue Chitto State Park. The 5-and-a-half mile long Gorge Run Trail loops through pine-covered hillsides and through river lowlands of cypress and tupelo trees. The main trailhead of the Gorge Run Trail in Bogue Chitto State Park starts at an elevation of more than 200…
Kisatchie National Forest
Hiking the Kisatchie Hills The Kisatchie is the only national forest in the state of Louisiana, and it offers numerous trails that can make for a great day of hiking. The trails range from easy to moderate, short to long distance, and some offer a hilly landscape that is unusual in the Bayou State. The…
Driskill Mountain
Standing at the highest point in Louisiana By Louisiana standards, this really is a mountain. It is the highest point in the state, located south of the town of Arcadia in Bienville Parish in the northern part of the Louisiana. You are encouraged to sign the guest book at a wooden kiosk at the peak…