Titillating Adventure Awaits in Louisiana

09 Lake Pontchartrain

This large, shallow estuary has shorelines in six different parishes, so there's plenty of room to explore. It is a great spot for birdwatching, with large populations of pelicans and eagles as well as other shore and water birds. Drive across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the world's longest continuous bridge across the water, for a unique view. Afterward, spend some time exploring the lighthouses, nature trails and villages of the Northshore region.

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