A weekend away: Grand times in Grand Isle

A weekend away: Grand times in Grand Isle

BY JACK BARLOW | Staff writer Grand Isle has been one of Louisiana’s most popular local getaway spots for more than a century. The state’s only inhabited barrier island, it’s a one-road-in, one-road-out beach town with bars, beaches and plenty to do...

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

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 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...