Grand Isle State Park reopens following Hurricane Ida closure
The Grand Isle State Park officially reopened June 1, 2023, for the first time since closing for Hurricane Ida. “We are thrilled to have the Grand Isle State Park back open,” said Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle. “This is a big step in our recovery...
Wave Goodbye The tenacious surfers of South Louisiana
Jordan LaHaye Fontenot https://countryroadsmagazine.com/travel/outdoor-adventures/surfing-louisiana-beaches/ MAY 22, 2019 In the summer of 1964, the Beach Boys’ “I Get Around” spent two weeks at the top of the charts. American International Pictures was gearing up to...
The Forest at the Island’s Heart
The Lafitte Woods Nature Preserve stands strong as a last protective haven on Grand Isle BY KRISTY CHRISTIANSEN Fifty miles due south of New Orleans, Grand Isle stands boldly as the front line of defense for Louisiana’s hurricane-battered coast. In normal times, the...
Grand Isle beaches are open!
The town of Grand Isle has announced that their beaches are open to the public. “The town and our employees have worked hard to open 12 beach crossovers so that the public can have access to the beach in Grand Isle,” said David Camardelle, Grand Isle Mayor. “A major...
