Part of Cypress Island Preserve, Lake Martin offers boat tours, blooming irises, and rare wildlife in one of Louisiana’s most scenic swamp ecosystems.

The Friends of Cat Island volunteer to dedicate their time and energy to protecting Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, 13,000 acres of federally protected land in West Feliciana Parish — ...

The Cypress Island Preserve at Lake Martin is a great destination for those eager to experience a little Louisiana nature this summer. It’s perfect for paddling a canoe or bird watching or ...

Known for its thriving rookery, the gorgeous Cypress Island Preserve protects 9,500 acres of cypress-tupelo swamp and bottomland hardwood forest just outside the city of Lafayette.

The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana and Chevron volunteers are launching an initiative to clean up and enhance the Cypress Island Preserve in St. Martin Parish. Volunteers will be cleaning ...

Here at the Cypress Island Preserve, a 9,500-acre chunk of Nature Conservancy property just outside Breaux Bridge, La., a 15-minute detour off Interstate 10, this kind of stuff happens all the time.

Elmer's Island, another wildlife refuge, has coastal dunes, saltwater marshes, and beautiful beaches. Grand Isle State Park charges an entrance fee of $3.00, while Elmer's Island is free to enter.

6. Take to the boardwalks of the Cypress Island Preserve If you’re a bird-lover, then make a beeline for the swamp-knitted expanse of the Cypress Island Preserve.

The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana owns 9,000 acres and visitors may view a map of their preserve in the Visitor’s Center, then take to the walking trails.

The Friends of Cat Island volunteer to dedicate their time and energy to protecting Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, 13,000 acres of federally protected land in West Feliciana Parish — ...