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St. Tammany Parish Outdoors

Get out, get into nature by taking a swamp tour of the pristine Honey Island Swamp or experience the Northshore's natural beauty cycling the Tammany Trace. The Northshore has 80,000 acres of wildlife preserves to explore, and we’re your one-stop for all things outdoors. Catch a glimpse of the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker in Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge, picnic in one of our lovely parks, hike our trails, feed a family of giraffes or play a round of golf.

Mother nature is calling, inviting you to engage in the experience.

Swamp Tours

Explore the Honey Island Swamp and catch a glimpse of the critters that call it home.

Slidell Things to Do - Honey island swamp tour

Waterfront State Parks

Discover the wonders of one or both of The Northshore's state parks.

Fontainebleau State Park Beach

Golf

Take a swing and enjoy the fresh air at golf courses on The Northshore.

Tee up at Northshore Golf Courses

Biking

Whether you have your own bike or rent one, St. Tammany is easy to explore on two wheels.

Biking the Mandeville Lakefront

Tammany Trace

Get on your bike and ride The Northshore's 31-mile rails-to-trails bike path.

Cycling on the Tammany Trace

Bird Watching

Adventure to one of The Northshore's nature centers, management areas or wildlife refuges.

Birdwatching at Big Branch Marsh NWR

Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Plan to paddle the rivers, bayous and lakes in St. Tammany Parish. You're always within 15 minutes of water here.

Paddling Cane Bayou near Mandeville

Water Recreation

Enjoy the scenic views and wildlife in, on and around the many waterways of St. Tammany Parish.

Parasailing over Lake Pontchartrain with Parasail Adventures in Slidell

Global Wildlife Center

Giraffes, zebras and llamas, oh my! Go on safari in St. Tammany.

Global Wildlife

Lake Pontchartrain

Learn a little history and ways to get on the lake.

LA Tours and Adventures

Fishing Charters

Get on the water and cast a line.

Andy Jones of Wicked Fishing Charters caught this speckled trout trolling the trestles in the spring.

Dining Outdoors

Discover outdoor and waterfront dining choices all across the parish.

The Chimes Restaurant in Covington