Outdoor Activities in Louisiana Remain In Tact

By: Dani Copas

The devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina will literally take a decade or more to repair. Even then, many traditional areas of New Orleans may never again be rebuilt due to insurance concerns about the water levels in certain parts of the historic city. With rebuilding costs already estimated to exceed 200 billion dollars, the idea that people could even consider embarking on outdoor adventures in the great state of Louisiana any time in the near future seems implausible.

However, the good news is that despite the stark situation in the city of New Orleans and surrounding parishes, Louisiana remains a premier location to enjoy the bounty of the great outdoors. Fortunately, the majority of the state's pristine landscape remains intact although some popular tourist attractions and outdoor activities have been interrupted by the devastating hurricane.

It’s important to remember that the entire New Orleans area was once wetlands and encroaching upon this vital habitat definitely contributed to the massive destruction caused by the hurricane. So, the apprehensions of some planners about rebuilding certain sections of New Orleans are baseless.

In retrospect, we can see that if the wetlands had been preserved the damage could have been reduced because wetlands act as a natural sponge that absorbs the water surge caused by hurricanes. And, it’s possible that if buildings had not come up on the wetlands a lot of damage to the city may have been averted.

But, the plans to build New Orleans are underway, and outdoor enthusiasts will soon be enjoying the natural bounty that is Louisiana. They will, once again, come to cherish the natural splendors of the Louisiana countryside, the lush coastal marshes, cypress swamps, and pine forests dotting the rolling hills.

If you wish to enjoy the natural beauty of Louisiana, it offers many options. This magical spot offers visitors some fine camping, cycling, hiking, and fresh water fishing opportunities through its bountiful countryside. Air boats that glide across marshes and swamps offer some adventurous visitors an unusual means of relaxation. Louisiana remains a place that can offer many opportunities, whatever your outdoor passion may be.

The mild winters of Louisiana are a great attraction that lures so many people to this state year after year. Frost and snow are very rare sights in this Southern state. Louisiana thus offers year round outdoor activities which would be impossible due to the harsh winters back home. For now and the foreseeable future, Louisiana continues to be a great place to escape given its stunning environment.

The state may have suffered a terrible blow when Hurricane Katrina blew into town and destroyed New Orleans, but the best part of Louisiana remained intact. The marshes and swamps are still intriguing and filled with strange and wonderful creatures. The lakes, rivers, and streams still provide some of the best fresh water fishing opportunities in the world. And Louisiana will continue to be one of the wisest investments this country ever made so long as the abundant wildlife and pristine landscape remain intact.

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