About the Area

Louisiana is known as Sportsman's Paradise and is part of the Deep South, an area rich in heritage and culture and good food! Louisiana is the only United States state with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are equivalent to counties. Baton Rouge is the state's capital and New Orleans is the largest city. 

Much of Louisiana's lands were formed from sediment washed down the Mississippi River, leaving enormous deltas and vast areas of coastal marsh and swamp. These contain a rich southern biota, including birds such as ibises and egrets, many species of tree frogs—such as the state-recognized American green tree frog—and fish such as sturgeon and paddlefish. More elevated areas, particularly in the north, contain a wide variety of ecosystems such as tallgrass prairie, longleaf pine forest and wet savannas; these support an exceptionally large number of plant species, including many species of terrestrial orchids and carnivorous plants. Over half the state is forested and trees are the number one cash crop in the state.

For specific history of the Kisatchie National Forest, please click on the "Visit" tab and select "Discover History" to learn more.