Louisiana’s Most Naturally Beautiful Town Will Enchant You In The Best Way Possible

Louisiana has a lot of natural beauty, no doubt about it. From the bayous to the Kisatchie National Forest, there’s a lot of nature to see. One town in particular is especially beautiful, and perhaps flies under the radar when you’re thinking of places to explore.

Located at the very tip of the boot, Grand Isle is Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island.

The island is at the mouth of Barataria Bay where it meets the Gulf of Mexico.

Even the drive to Grand Isle will enchant you in the best way possible.

Highway 1 is full of picturesque views like this one.

Grand Isle has long been a fishing town.

Since European settlement began in the 1780s, people have made their living from fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and harvesting oysters.

The island is home to about 1500 residents, most making their living from the fishing or oil industry.

In the summertime, thousands of tourists flock to Grand Isle to escape to this paradise.

We can see why! Beautiful.

Grand Isle State Park is located on the eastern side of the island, and is popular destination for camping.

You can camp right on the beach!

Its also perfect for bird watching.

Every year, thousands of migratory birds flock to Grand Isle.

People travel from all over to watch the migration of beautiful songbirds.

Because Grand Isle consists of marsh, beaches, and chewier forests, it attracts numerous species of migratory birds.

The Grand Isle Migratory Bird Festival is in April every year. Don’t worry though, you can go birdwatching year round! There’s always something to see, if you keep your eyes peeled!

A trip to Grand Isle will never disappoint.

It's the perfect escape.

Just ask this dolphin.

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