Madisonville Lighthouse, taken by cc, sunset

St. Tammany Parish Outdoors

Get out, get into nature by taking a swamp tour of the pristine Honey Island Swamp or experience the Northshore's natural beauty cycling the Tammany Trace. The Northshore has 80,000 acres of wildlife preserves to explore, and we’re your one-stop for all things outdoors. Catch a glimpse of the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker in Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge, picnic in one of our lovely parks, hike our trails, feed a family of giraffes or play a round of golf.

Mother nature is calling, inviting you to engage in the experience.

Swamp Tours

Explore the Honey Island Swamp and catch a glimpse of the critters that call it home.

Cajun Encounters boat tours of Honey Island Swamp, Slidell

Lake Pontchartrain

Learn a little history and ways to get on the lake.

LA Tours and Adventures

Waterfront State Parks

Discover the wonders of one or both of The Northshore's state parks.

Fontainebleau State Park Beach

Global Wildlife Center

Giraffes, zebras and llamas, oh my! Go on safari in St. Tammany.

Global Wildlife

Bird Watching

Adventure to one of The Northshore's nature centers, management areas or wildlife refuges.

Birding at Northlake Nature Center in Mandeville, at the edge of Big Branch NWR

Cycling

Whether you have your own bike or rent one, St. Tammany is easy to explore on two wheels.

Biking the Mandeville Lakefront

Tammany Trace

Get on your bike and ride The Northshore's 31-mile rails-to-trails bike path.

Biking the Tammany Trace, Covington

Golf

Take a swing and enjoy the fresh air at golf courses on The Northshore.

Tee up at Northshore Golf Courses

Outdoor Adventures

Enjoy the scenic views and wildlife in the outdoors of St. Tammany Parish.

Having a picnic on the boardwalk at Fairview-Riverside State Park

Water Recreation

Plan to paddle the canals, rivers, bayous and lakes in St. Tammany Parish. You're always within 15 minutes of water here.

Kayaking at Cajun Encounters, Honey Island Swamp

Fishing Charters

Get on the water and cast a line.

Charters - Captain Mike Gallo Fishing Trip

Dining Outdoors

Discover outdoor and waterfront dining choices all across the parish.

LOLA dining Laura Grier