Looking for things to do with kids on The Northshore? From thrilling outdoor adventures to creative indoor fun, The Northshore offers plenty of exciting, kid-friendly experiences that the whole family will love. For more inspiration, be sure to visit our Kid-Friendly Things to Do page. Here’s a…
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When March and April roll around, my mind turns to spring. The dull browns of winter fade away as spring takes the lead, decorating our landscapes with the vibrant greens of trees’ leafing out and the colorful blooms of flowers’ emerging. Another decisive indicator of spring is bird migration. As…
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As we turn the corner from late winter into early spring, crappie fishing takes priority for most local anglers on the North Shore. Crappie begin spawning in February when the water temperature in the rivers and bayous reaches between 60-65 degrees. This is a popular time to target the fish because…
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Fall has finally arrived on the Northshore, and everyone is looking forward to cooler weather along with extraordinary outdoor events. Not to be missed is the annual Wild Things event hosted at the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge’s headquarters, 61389 Highway 434 in Lacombe. This…
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St. Tammany Parish is your kind of vacation destination. We've got exciting attractions, 80,000 acres of wildlife areas easily accessible and explored, and urban pleasures like art galleries, fabulous shopping, live music, and inspired cuisine. Come to The Northshore this summer and check off…
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Lake Pontchartrain Blue Crabs Summertime is here on the Northshore! In addition to its wonderful fisheries, St. Tammany Parish residents and visitors now have the option to catch what is considered the highly prized Lake Pontchartrain Blue Crab. Corey LaBostrie of Lacombe has been catching crabs in…
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For most anglers in Louisiana, trolling isn’t at the top of their list when it comes to their preferred style of fishing. The technique of dragging lures behind your boat until a fish bites may just be the last technique you want to engage in. But trolling the bridges during March and April has…
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The Tchefuncte River during the winter months is a place of solitude and beauty. Sac-a-Lait, The Favored Fish As winter sets in on The Northshore, fishing gets tough for most freshwater anglers. With water temperatures in the 50s and barometric temperature swings happening weekly, anglers are…
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As the dog days of summer come to an end, there is a revived breath in Lake Pontchartrain. We’ve been through an abnormally hot summer with temperatures hitting the upper 90s for weeks on end and it’s had its effect on the lake, primarily with the speckled trout. Forrest Green of Lacombe has been…
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The Northshore is a happening place! Water plays a big role in the local culture, economy, and events, and why shouldn’t it when the area is home to so many bayous and rivers? But if you want to do something different this summer when you need a break from the water, we recommend rediscovering these…
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