Fun Summer Break Activities Around New Orleans

Fun Summer Break Activities Around New Orleans

The school year is almost over, and summer break is upon us! From exploring the city's natural beauty to participating in outdoor events, there are plenty of fun activities to do around New Orleans during summer break. Here are some of the best outdoor activities to enjoy with your family while you’ve got a break from school.

Mountain Bike Trails Near New Orleans

Mountain Bike Trails Near New Orleans

Mountain biking enthusiasts, welcome to the city of New Orleans! Though the city is known for its phenomenal food scene, unique cultural, and incredible music history, New Orleans also offers fantastic opportunities to get involved in the outdoors. Whether you are a local or just visiting the Big Easy, anyone interested can immerse themselves in New Orleans’ remarkable mountain biking opportunities with these four fantastic trails.

7 Common Caterpillars in New Orleans

7 Common Caterpillars in New Orleans

New Orleans is home to a broad range of caterpillars, both stinging and non-stinging. While some caterpillars can be harmful if touched, others are harmless and even beneficial to the ecosystem. It is important to know the difference between the two both to avoid a painful sting and to appreciate the rich diversity of our local critters.

Louisiana native plants: 5 plants to add to your garden this spring

Louisiana native plants: 5 plants to add to your garden this spring

Adding native plants to your garden is a great way to support the local ecosystem, promote biodiversity in the region, and create new habitat for our native critters. Here are 5 native Louisiana plants to add to your home garden this year.

City Park Outdoor Adventures This Spring

City Park Outdoor Adventures This Spring

Learning outdoor skills builds resilience and self-reliance for kids of all ages. Along with basic outdoor skills, students got the chance to learn about stewardship in the outdoors. Repeated at every single event, one of LOOP NOLA’s slogans is, “Respect yourself. Respect each other. Respect the outdoors.” During our outdoor adventures, kids learn how to protect the environment so that they can enjoy it for years to come.