First time going camping with kids? Here are some pointers!

First time going camping with kids? Here are some pointers!

As many first-time campers have experienced, a camping trip can turn from fun to frustration very quickly. Here are some preparation pointers to help ensure that your first time camping with your family goes smoothly.

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.

American Alligator -- Natural History Series

American Alligator -- Natural History Series

Alligators are visitors from another time, out of place in our modern, urban lives. Yet they exist. Observing an alligator seems like watching a statue. They lay still for hours moving only to breathe and blink, and then when spotting prey, suddenly lunge forward at speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour. Of all the animals that can be seen throughout the Barataria Preserve, the species that attracts the most attention is the American alligator.

Spring in the wetlands: the top 3 parks near New Orleans to visit in the spring

Spring in the wetlands: the top 3 parks near New Orleans to visit in the spring

February is almost over, and the weather in New Orleans is about to start warming up again. That means it’s time to play outside! In the Gulf South, we get that window of perfect weather from early March through early May, and that’s a wonderful time to get outside and explore.

Introducing your kid to hiking: creating a fun family day!

Introducing your kid to hiking: creating a fun family day!

Going hiking together is a great way to create a fun family day with your kids. Enjoying the outing together makes memories that will last long into the future. By planning ahead and introducing your kid to hiking smoothly, you’ll ensure that you’re making good memories!

What should I bring on a day hike? The day hiker’s checklist.

What should I bring on a day hike? The day hiker’s checklist.

Whether you’re going on a day hike to a local trail or you’re visiting a mountainous trail in another state, you’ll need the same essentials in your pack. Knowing what to bring on a day hike will save you a lot of hassle on the trail. Thankfully, the day hiker’s checklist isn’t very long!

The Amazing Rangia Clam

The Amazing Rangia Clam

Rangia Clams could be considered a keystone species in the fact that their numbers play a huge role in the environment. Without them, Lake Pontchartrain wouldn’t be the thriving ecosystem so many of us love and enjoy today.