OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
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Abita Brewery 21084 Hwy 36, Abita Springs LA (985)893-3143 Tours available on Saturdays and Sundays www.abita.com
Cajun Encounters Swamp Tours 55345 Hwy 90 W., Slidell LA 1-800-928-6877 Daily swamp tours of the Honey Island Swamp with a native tour guide. www.cajunencounters.com Calloway RV and Campground 14154 Club Deluxe Road, Hammond LA 70403 Exit #28 of I-55 at Hammond LA www.tangi-cvb.org/site24.php
Dr. Wagner’s Honey Island Swamp Tours 41491 Crawford Landing at the West Pearl River (985) 641-1769 Learn the history, folklore and ecology of the swamp and its inhabitants. www.honeyislandswamp.com Florida Parishes Skeet and Gun Association 61282 VFW Road, Amite LA (985) 748-8025 www.floridaparishesskeetclub.com Florida Parishes Arena P.O. Box 215, Amite LA (985) 748-5914 A multipurpose facility, designed to host agriculture-related activities, horse shows, livestock shows, craft shows, flea markets, etc. www.fparena.com
Fontainebleau State Park 67825 Highway 190 Lacombe LA (985) 624-4443 1.5 mile nature trail, fishing, pool, beach and barbeque www.stateparks.com
Global Wildlife Center 26389 Highway 40, Folsom LA (985) 624-WILD Take a 1 ½ hour guided safari wagon tour on the 900-acre wildlife preserve www.globalwildlife.com Hidden Oaks Family Campground 21544 HWY 190E, Hammond LA (985) 345-9244 or 1-800-359-0940 All types of camping available. Tents, trailers, motor homes and cabin rentals www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com Indian Creek Campground and RV Park 53013 West Fontana Rd., Independence LA (985) 878-6567 www.tangi-cvb.org/site24.php
Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery 23440 Lowe Davis Road Covington LA (985) 892-3669 Hold, Catch and Hatch Alligators, Educational Fun, more than 2000 alligators of various sizes www.insta-gatorranch.com Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Robert LA Louisiana's #1 destination for family recreation. Take Exit 47 off of I-12 then proceed 3 miles North on HWY 445. For info and reservations 1-800-349-YOGI www.jellystonela.com
Kickstand Bike Rental 690 Lafitte Street Mandeville LA (985) 626-9300 Rent a bike to travel on the 31 mile Tammany Trace www.kickstandbikerental.com
Mr. Denny’s Voyageur Swamp Tour 55344 Highway 90 Slidell LA Paddle-powered boats glide through the water on this interesting swamp tour
Northlake Nature Center Highway 190 just east of Bayou Castine Lacombe LA (985) 626-1238 Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany’s “Secret Garden.” A recent archaeological survey revealed the site as home to ancient peoples more than 500 years ago. www.northlakenaturecenter.com
Pearl River Eco-Tours 55050 Hwy 90 Slidell LA (985) 649-4200 Journey with us through this untouched wilderness of pristine beauty and unrivaled charm. Experience the magnificence of the wildlife in their natural surroundings www.pearlrivereco-tours.com
Pontchartrain Vineyards and Winery 81250 Highway 1082 Covington LA (985) 892-9742 Guests are welcome to visit the tasting room/visitors center and vineyards. Tasting room hours are Wednesday thru Sunday Noon – 4:00 p.m. www.pontchartrainvineyardsandwinery.com Punkin Park Campground 43037 N. Billville Road, Hammond LA 70403 Exit # 35 North off I-12 at Pumpkin Center/Baptist. 1-888-585-5519 or 225-567-3418 www.tangi-cvb.org/site24.php
Skydive N’Awlins Slidell - Slidell Municipal Airport Slidell LA (228) 623-1080 Tandem Skydiving attached to a professional skydive instructor 120 mph, gravity fed, air cooled adventure www.skydivenawlins.com
Slidell Museum - 2020 First Street Slidell LA (985) 646-4380 www.slidell.la.us Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables 57056 N. Cooper Road, Loranger LA 70446, 985-878-6868 Minutes from I-12 Exit #47, I-55 Amite Exit #45 and Independence Exit #40. Louisiana hospitality with a taste of the Old West. www.tangi-cvb.org/site24.php
The Tammany Trace is Louisiana’s first and only rails-to-trails conversion. This multi-purpose public path, created from the Illinois Central Railroad corridor, meanders through loblolly pines, live oaks and magnolias from Slidell to Covington, Louisiana. www.tammanytrace.org |