Northshore
This is a land of tall pine trees, bayous, swamps and rivers that begins on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Experience the country side of life with antique shopping in towns that began as railroad stops, with spring water and local brews, nature and bike trails, and kayaking or floating down a wilderness river.
A Beacon on the Lake
From early Native Americans to present day fishermen and recreational boaters, Lake Pontchartrain has a long maritime history. A Madisonville museum has that history on display, including the building of…
A One-Room School in Antique City
Back in the 1800’s, it was not unusual find one-room schools, especially in rural communities. There is one that’s been saved and turned into a museum in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. When…
Explore Louisiana’s giant Live Oak trees
They are the grand monuments of the southern landscape, with massive strong arms that support an evergreen crown that can be fashionably draped with Spanish moss. The biggest of the…