Northlake Nature Center

Great place to go for a walk and get out of the city

This place is so peaceful, beautiful, and intriguing. It is free to walk around and enjoy nature. It was a welcomed break from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. The paper map was not great....

Pleasant early Sunday morning hike through the woods 06/14

We have been taking hikes around Mandeville on Sundays over the last several weeks and picked the Nature center today. Parking is easy right off the north side of 190. It has several trails includi...

Nice Place For Nature Walk

Just East of Mandeville, LA on Highway 190 is Northlake Nature Center. It is on the East side of Bayou Castine and just West of the better marked entrance to Pelican Park. Just off the unpaved parki...

Nature in your face

Great place to learn about the local treasures, great trails, fun solo or with family. Bring a camera too or your phone, lovely views to remember.

A chance to explore a tiny bit of mysterious swampland

We took the self-guided tour of the swamp and learned much we never knew before. Clearly marked trails wove through the dense overgrowth and there were markers or photos of trees, shrubs and snakes. T...