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7 Beautiful Places In Louisiana To See Fall Leaves And Foliage

Louisiana’s fall foliage is reaching the home stretch, according to the autumn leaf map. This is the time where the deep reds and coming out in the leaves. The leaves are peaking a bit later this year than normal due to slight changes in the weather.

These Gorgeous Louisiana Fall Photos Show Autumn Is Here

Over the past month, we’ve seen the leaves’ annual transition from green to brown to red and yellow and more, and it’s been fascinating to watch.

Uptown, New Orleans

Aside from some great restaurants, striking red colors can be seen on some of the trees around Uptown at the right time in autumn. Keep your camera ready!

Lake Pontchartrain

Few places are most beautiful than New Orleans’ Lake Pontchartrain trail at sunset. This view is at the Duncan canal and you can’t beat it in the fall at dusk or dawn.

Black Bayou (Benton, Louisiana)

Cypress Black Bayou in Benton is a great place to bring the whole family for some outdoor fun, including swimming, camping, cabins for rent, fishing piers, a zoo and much more.

Henderson Swamp

Ah, we’ve entered gator country now. Henderson Swamp, the 7000-acre wetland situated in the Atchafalaya Swamp. is known for its brown cypress hue in the fall. Visit in a boat for an up-close look at Louisiana’s native alligator species.

Fontainebleau State Park

Fontainebleau State Park is a 2,800-acre park located on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. On an autumn day, park visitors can see the trees sparkling with yellow and red colors near the sandy beaches. Check out the park at 62883 Hwy. 1089 Mandeville, LA 70448.

St. Tammany Trace Bike Trail

The Tammany Trace is a 31-mile rail trail in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, occupying a former Illinois Central Railroad corridor. If you’re game for hiking, walking, jogging or cycling, this is the place to go in southeast Louisiana.

Lake Martin, Louisiana

The Cypress Island Nature Preserve at Lake Martin is one of the most naturally pristine places in the Gulf Coast. Great for nature lovers, the preserve features several surreal scenes that are lend them selves to nature photography.

Final Word

From Louisiana’s wetlands to its endless green fields, the Pelican State is one of the Southeast’s most photogenic.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.