Back in the early day in Louisiana, the railway brought life to St. Tammany Parish. Today, a portion of the original Illinois Central Railroad Corridor has been converted into a wonderful recreational facility as part of the Rails to Trails initiative.

The Tammany Trace is a 31-mile tarred trail which crisscrosses St. Tammany, including urban, suburban and rural areas. The trail is suitable for walking, cycling, roller-blades, horse-back riding and is fully accessible to wheelchair users and buggies.

The trace also links various wildlife areas and wetlands as well as protecting historic landmarks. Along the way you will come across no fewer than 31 bridges which offer excellent views of the bayous, rivers and streams.

Address: Tammany Trace Trailhead, 2289 Hwy.190, Slidell, LA 70460, Phone: 985-781-1229

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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