The pristine Honey Island Swamp covers almost 70,000 acres on the northeastern edge of the St. Tammany Parish. Here it beckons nature lovers to come and experience nature at her best.

A large section of the swamp falls within the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area, which is home to several varied habitats. Visitors can expect to see a wide range of wildlife as they make their way through the swamp on a guided eco-tour; these include gators, turtles, many water birds and other migratory visitors. If you venture into the dryer northern parts of the park you may see black bears, feral pigs and even cougars.

Address: Honey Island Swamp, 41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Slidell, LA 70461

Visit restaurants and antique stores on Olde Towne Slidell Main Street Visit the children’s playground in Camp Salmen Nature Park Hike the Tammany Trace, a 31-mile tarred trail See a performance at the Slidell Little Theatre Dine with a view of the water at Palmettos on the Bayou Taste local specialties at Gallagher’s on Front Street Order a pizza at The Original Italian Pie Learn about local history at the FREE Slidell Museum Explore the Honey Island Swamp Kayak in Pearl River Wildlife Management Area See a performance at the Cutting Edge Theater See an exhibition at the Northshore Harbor Center

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