The 2,700-acre Poverty Point Reservoir, built in 2001, is encircled by state park boat launches, picnic areas and cabins alongside a scattering of residential development and a golf course.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Did you know that veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces get discounts at National Parks and Forests and have access to campgrounds that are not available to most civilians?

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Louisiana State Park system is celebrating its 90th anniversary, and this weekend, visitors can enjoy free day admission to all Louisiana State Parks and Historic Sites on ...

Catherine S. Comeaux and her family spent three summers exploring state, national and provincial parks — from Louisiana to Alaska, to Nova Scotia and all along the Mississippi River in between. This ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Some Louisiana residents who have a public library card will soon be able to explore state parks or historic sites for free. The Check Out Louisiana State Parks pilot ...

HOMER, La. (WAFB) - This is something I don’t expect to see in Louisiana, the hills. I’m driving through Lake Claiborne State Park, located in north central Louisiana, barely 30 miles from the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — School is out, and ...

Public libraries in Louisiana are participating in the 'Check Out Louisiana' State Parks pilot program. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, Louisiana residents can explore Louisiana state parks for free with a ...

Catherine S. Comeaux and her family spent three summers exploring state, national and provincial parks — from Louisiana to Alaska, to Nova Scotia and all along the Mississippi River in between. This ...

CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Claiborne and Webster Parish are two of the 18 parishes included in a pilot program with Louisiana State Park perks. The Check Out Louisiana State Parks program ...

Editor's note: The writer and her family spent three summers exploring state, national and provincial parks, traveling by minivan from Louisiana to Alaska, to Nova Scotia, and all along the ...