North Louisiana
This region features some of the best freshwater fishing in the state at several clear water lakes nestled in beautiful pine forests. You can also take an easy hike to the highest point in Louisiana at Mount Driskill, elevation 535 feet. This area is also rich in Native American history with numerous ancient mounds including the World Heritage Site at Poverty Point.
Where Fishing Records are Set
Jimmie Davis State Park sits on a peninsula in Caney Lake near the north Louisiana town of Jonesboro. This lake is known for its record catches of largemouth bass. Water…
Chennault’s Flying Tigers
One of the stars of aviation in World War II grew up on a north Louisiana farm, and his first command was working for the Chinese Air Force. A military…
The Ancient City at Poverty Point
The earthen mounds of Poverty Point are the remains of an ancient city constructed here in the flat delta plains of northeastern Louisiana 3,400 years ago. The site is so…
Louisiana Waterfalls
In a state full of bayous and marshes, a hiking trip to a Louisiana waterfall was too good to pass up. There are actually several waterfalls along hiking trails in…
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…