Best Louisiana Places to Picnic

Situated in the Deep South, Louisiana, the "Pelican State," has a colorful history and was named in honor of King Louis XIV. 

A strong French influence is still evident throughout the state--its capital city is named Baton Rouge, French for "red stick," because the French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville visited the area in 1699 and observed a red cypress post. 

Today the city of New Orleans is known for its Mardi Gras and jazz festivals.

• Louisiana City, Towns and Parrish Sites
  • New Orleans City Park
• National Park Sites
  • Cane River Creole National Historical Park
  • Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
  • New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
• Louisiana Forest Sites
  • Alexander State Forest
• Louisiana Park Sites
  • Bayou Segnette State Park
  • Chemin-A-Haut State Park
  • Chicot State Park
  • Cypremort Point State Park
  • Fairview-Riverside State Park
  • Fontainebleau State Park
• Louisiana Historic State Park Sites
  • Audubon State Historic Site
  • Centenary State Historic Site
  • Fort Jesup State Historic Site