How hurricane Katrina exactly effected southern Louisiana?

Q. I need to know exactly how southern Louisiana (mainly Arcadiana) was effected. I'd like to know the time the hurricane hit, damage, death toll. Please. It's for a project.

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I was camping in a tent at the time.

Ya'll know any good camping spots down in louisiana?

Ashley;Nic

Im goin down there to go camping With a few Friends for a week or so.. we dont got no idea where we can go.. HELP!! ;D
Thanks(:

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State parks are always a great place & a lot safer these days. Also are you going in a tent or other? Some helpful hints...get a site with water & electricity hook ups, a camping site that is close to a bathroom & showers. May want to choose a site that offers great fire wood for a cheap price. Do not leave any coolers in your tent or garbage outdoors due to creatures. Find a camp site that has possibly a hiking trail or something you & your friends will enjoy doing together. I searched for some sites for you & placed them down under my sources info. Happy camping & Many blessings!

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What was the worst camping trip you've been on?

Isabel

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When I was younger and more foolish my brother and I went on a tent camping trip in the bayou land of Louisiana. The back water comes up in my area and the swamplands flood. So we went by boat and motor for about 10 miles in the swamplands to a ridge I knew would be out of the water.It was in January and it was almost freezing.

The ridge was not under water but the water was higher then I expected. So we pitched the tent, laid out our sleeping bags and went scouting for a good deer stand to take.All seemed to be going well at that time. But when the backwaters are rising sometimes they make inches a day and sometimes a foot or better rise will come into play. And when I say a ridge in the swamplands it may not be but a foot or more higher then the surrounding terrain.

So we went to be bed, snug in our sleeping bags, dreaming about the big hunt we were going on in the morning. But sometime just before daylight the water had gotten into the tent, got us and our sleeping bags wet, with no dry ground to build a fire on to dry out and warm up. The entire ridge was under water. And now we had a ten mile boat ride, while soaking wet and almost freezing.

There is nothing more colder then a boat ride over water while you are wet and the temperature is almost freezing. We almost didn't make it. When we got to the truck, my fingers could not hold the key to unlock the door. It seemed forever before I could get the door open. But a lesson was learned. The hard way.

Where can I go primitive beach camping in Florida?

porkstar3

My wife and I love to camp on the beach. There are numerous places in Texas and Louisiana where you can set up a tent either very close to the sand or on it. Any suggestions?

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You can get a back country permit to camp directly on the beach at Canaveral National Seashore In New Smyrna Beach. This is a "hike in" only location, so may have the entire twelve miles of beach to yourselves.
Most of the locations already mentioned by other answerers are in developed parks and while quite nice, are still developed and you will have plenty of neighbors.

You can also go to Everglades National Park and primitive camp on Cape Sable. You cannot reach this place by car or foot, only by boat.

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Does anyone know anywhere I can camp (tent) on the beach in Alabama, Mississippi, or West Florida?

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ulm_woman

Hi, my boyfriend and I are from New Orleans. We don't want to travel too far from Louisiana, but also want a nice couple days to enjoy spring break. Unfortunately, because we're both college students, we're on a budget, so we've decided to pack the tent and camp! Any advice is appreciated!

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I don't know about Alabama and Mississippi, but in Florida it is not usually possible to camp on the beach. However, here in Key West many people do sleep on the beaches overnight, even though technically it is not allowed. You would most likely have to seek out a quiet spot where you might not be disturbed. If your budget can handle it, the state parks do allow tenting, and the fees are very reasonable. Many of them have beaches.

What are some good tent campgrounds w/ electricty in water in Gatlinburg Tn?

Karen B

We are going camping in a week for 7 days in Gatlingburg TN. We are coming from Louisiana. We want something that has electricty and we are staying in a tent? does anyone have any recomondations??

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I recommend Elkmont inside the park.

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How hurricane Katrina exactly effected southern Louisiana?

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Rachel

I need to know exactly how southern Louisiana (mainly Arcadiana) was effected. I'd like to know the time the hurricane hit, damage, death toll. Please. It's for a project.

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I was camping in a tent at the time.

What is the wheather like in colorado springs during July?

tlabrueyer

I would like for my family to go camping in colorado springs this year as our family vacation but I dont know if its too hot for a tent or would we be better off getiing a cabin.We are from Louisiana so camping during July in tents are only for the extremest becasue the humidity and heat are unbareable during the summer.

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In Springs in July, yes it would be to hot in a tent.(Try Cascade, Woodland Park or Lake George all close to Springs)

Springs however is right up against the mountains, and temps less than 10 miles from town may be a lot cooler. (don't forget that temperatures can dip down pretty low at night even in July, one year on the 4th of July I was camping in Leadville and it got down to 23F after leaving Pueblo at 103F)

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how to go on a graduation road trip for cheap?

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batman264

i'm planning a road trip for my senior trip. it will be with 4 -6 total in the group. i want to last about 2-3 weeks. not sure how to pull it off for cheap. i live in Louisiana and am planning on driving through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi then returning home. not sure exactly what to see and do and we're planning on staying in tent at national camp sites if possible. any suggestions and help would be much appreciated

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Planning on a 2-3 week road trip and covering 11 states seems to be a bit overwhelming. I'd try to narrow the trip down and either head toward Texas, New Mexico and Colorado or head east toward Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. For me, I'd even narrow it down and just make the trip to Colorado. There is a lot to see in that state. Even with living in campgrounds, you'll be too tired driving or even see the sites and you gas bill would be out of sight, Pick just a few states and relax. Narrow down the list of states, check with your friends and find out what they would like to see. Look on he Internet and also in state guides for information of historic sites, parks, etc. Your trip will probably be in Summer, so traveling in the Texas area might be pretty hot.

To save money on your trip, a camp site is a good idea. Also, so not forget to carry perishable foods in an ice chest and cook most of your own meals. Eating out can obviously be expensive. Some national park camp sites might be crowded especially during the summer months. When you decide what states you will visit, make reservations or bring a campsite directory for the state you will be visiting. You can often fine books like this in any large bookstore. It goes without saying that give your car a good checkup-maintenance, carry spare water and oil and check the inflation on your tires. Also bring a camera or two. Have fun.

Where can I go camping in Louisiana?

cajun_suns

I just want to go camping. WIth tents, and a fire pit to cook, and sleep on the ground. I don't want RV spots, or wi-fi internet, but that's all I seem to be able to find. I just want to go camping in the wilderness! Please any help, even just a web site to search on!

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Ah, the great outdoors! Louisiana does have lots of 'wilderness' areas, but unfortunately most wilderness that's not developed is either private or state property. According to your profile, I see you live in or near New Orleans. There are a few good places near you, that might suit you.

Fairview Riverside State Park in Madisonville, LA. Just drive north across the Causeway and follow the signs. Fairview has RV spots, but they *also* have primitive campsites, too. The primitives are a bit away from the RV sites. Fairview also has nice bath house facilities. It is located on bank of the Tchefuncte River, with great river access. There are also miles of hiking trails here, including a boardwalk path near the river.

You may also want to check out Fountainbleu State Park, which is a few miles east of Fairview SP. Fountainbleu is officially in Mandeville. It's a bigger park than Fairview, and it's situated on Lake Pontchartrain. I believe they also offer primitive campsites. And they have miles of hiking trails as well. Fountainbleu used to have a swimming pool, but i'm not sure if it's still there, or maintained.

Both places may suit your purposes.

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