Welcome to Palmetto Island State Park, one of the state’s best-kept outdoor secrets. This gorgeous park sits deep in Cajun Country, offering the finest natural beauty south Louisiana has to offer. The ...

The park houses the Louisiana State Arboretum, a forest preserve with over 150 plant species labeled for curious minds. Canoe rentals let you glide across the water, peeking into hidden coves where ...

Wandering salamanders control their veritable grip by pumping blood into and draining it from translucent toes, as they glide ...