parks

Kisatchie Waives Fees for MLK Holiday Weekend

The Associated Press — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000

In recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving all fees, with the exception of camping, at recreational sites in Kisatchie National Forest on Caney Lakes on the Caney Ranger District and on the Calcasieu Ranger District.

The waiver is effective Saturday, Jan. 19 through Monday, Jan. 21.

EPA to aid Baton Rouge's greening design

The Associated Press — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:50:37 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with Baton Rouge to help create more green spaces and trails to connect the LSU area to downtown.

Baton Rouge was one of five cities selected for the EPA's Greening America's Capitals program. The others are Indianapolis, Des Moines, Helena, Mont., and Frankfort, Ky.

Kids to Parks Day at 14 La. parks, historic sites

The Associated Press — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:33:13 +0000

Civil War-era children's games, a hike to learn which wild plants are edible and animal tracking for kids are among activities planned at Louisiana state parks and historic sites for the second National Kids to Parks Day.