Parks & Nature in Ruston Louisiana

Parks & Nature

Louisiana's nature is abundant. Get outside while on vacation to experience Louisiana's parks and nature up close.

Ruston

Peach orchards surrounding Ruston come into fragrant bloom in early spring but, the crop so closely associated with the city takes a starring role, throughout the year, in everything from farm-fresh ice cream to the Louisiana Peach Festival, the area's biggest event. Louisiana Tech University and nearby Grambling State University are integral parts of the community, with college sports, art galleries and year-round programming for locals and visitors. Louisiana Tech's Idea Place is an interactive children's museum and Grambling recently added an exhibit honoring the late college football icon Eddie Robinson, who coached the school's team for 57 years. Ruston's historic district provides 18 blocks of evidence for the potential of a rejuvenated downtown. A vintage movie theater has been transformed as the 600-seat Dixie Center for the Arts, while in Ruston's Memorial Park, the Louisiana Military Museum has artifacts and displays from the Spanish American War through modern conflicts.

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Bogue Chitto State Park

Bogue Chitto State Park

Explore Bogue Chitto State Park.

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Deep Sea Saltwater fishing red snapper

Deep Sea Saltwater fishing red snapper

Catch a red snapper while deep sea fishing off the coast of Louisiana.

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Barataria Preserve

Barataria Preserve

Barataria Preserve ©LouisianaTravel.com

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Lake D'Arbonne State Park

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Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area

Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area

Stroll the boardwalks at Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area

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Catfish with Crawfish Etouffée

Catfish with Crawfish Etouffée

Catfish with crawfish étouffée

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Creole Nature Trail

Creole Nature Trail

Enjoy birding, fishing and outdoor activities along the Creole Nature Trail ©Lake Charles Southwest Louisiana CVB

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Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

Commune with nature at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park.

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Mounds at Poverty Point World Heritage Site

Mounds at Poverty Point World Heritage Site

Ancient Native American mounds at Poverty Point World Heritage Site.

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North Louisiana Military Museum Exhibits

North Louisiana Military Museum Exhibits

North Louisiana Military Museum Desert Storm Exhibits ©Louisiana Travel Staff

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Madisonville Lighthouse

Madisonville Lighthouse

Madisonville's Tchefuncte River lighthouse was built in 1837.

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Palmetto Island State Park

Palmetto Island State Park

The aquatic pavilion at Palmetto Island State Park is fun for the family.

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Fishing dock at the Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Delhi Louisiana

Fishing dock at the Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Delhi Louisiana

Fishing dock at the Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Delhi, Louisiana

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Red River in Alexandria

Red River in Alexandria

Red River in Alexandria

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Calcasieu River at Lake Charles Riverside Park

Calcasieu River at Lake Charles Riverside Park

Look out over the big waters of the Calcasieu River at Lake Charles Riverside Park.

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The Idea Place at LA TECH

The Idea Place at LA TECH

The Idea Place ©The Idea Place

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Veteran's Day Ceremony in Ruston

Veteran's Day Ceremony in Ruston

Veteran's Day Ceremony in Ruston.

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Oakley House in Audubon State Historic Site

Oakley House in Audubon State Historic Site

Tour the Oakley House in Audubon State Historic Site where John James Audubon painted some of his nature paintings.

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Poverty Point Reservoir State Park

Poverty Point Reservoir State Park

Outdoors at Poverty Point State Park

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Dixie Center for the Arts

Dixie Center for the Arts

Dixie Center for the Arts ©Dixie Center for the Arts

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The Revelry of Ruston

The Revelry of Ruston

The Revelry of Ruston ©The Revelry of Ruston

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Go tubing in Bogue Chitto State Park Louisiana

Go tubing in Bogue Chitto State Park Louisiana

Go tubing in Bogue Chitto State Park Louisiana

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NorthLouisianaMilitaryMuseum

NorthLouisianaMilitaryMuseum

NorthLouisianaMilitaryMuseum ©Louisiana Travel Staff

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Dine in the Pines event in Ruston

Dine in the Pines event in Ruston

Dine in the Pines event in downtown Ruston.

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Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area in Louisiana

Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area in Louisiana

Hike the Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Enjoy Louisiana on horseback.

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Poverty Point Reservoir State Park

Poverty Point Reservoir State Park

Stay overnight in a lodge or cabin at Poverty Point Reservoir State Park.

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Lake Claiborne State Park Guide

Lake Claiborne State Park Guide

Take a guided tour of Lake Claiborne State Park.

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Sunset fishing on Lake Bruin.

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Poverty Point State Park in Louisiana

Poverty Point State Park in Louisiana

Stay at a cabin while experiencing Louisiana's outdoors in Poverty Point State Park

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NorthLouisianaMilitaryMuseum - Tank

NorthLouisianaMilitaryMuseum - Tank

NorthLouisianaMilitaryMuseum - Tank ©Louisiana Travel Staff

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Kisatchie National Park - Camping

Kisatchie National Park - Camping

Camping in Kisatchie National Park

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Tickfaw State Park

Tickfaw State Park

Stay overnight in cabins at Tickfaw State Park.

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North Louisiana Military Museum LA National Guard

North Louisiana Military Museum LA National Guard

North Louisiana Military Museum LA National Guard ©Louisiana Travel Staff

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Afton Villa Gardens in St. Francisville LA

Afton Villa Gardens in St. Francisville LA

Admire the amazing gardens in the Afton Villa Gardens in St. Francisville, LA

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Lake Claiborne State Park

Lake Claiborne State Park

Stay in the beautiful cabins at Lake Claiborne State Park.

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Sam Houston Jones State Park

Sam Houston Jones State Park

Stroll across the lagoon at Sam Houston State Park.

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Bogue Chitto State Park

Bogue Chitto State Park

Enjoy the rolling hills and gorgeous rivers in Bogue Chitto State Park.

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Hike the trails at Tunica Hills Wildlife Area in Louisiana

Hike the trails at Tunica Hills Wildlife Area in Louisiana

Hike the trails at Tunica Hills Wildlife Area just a short drive outside Baton Rouge.

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The Lincoln Parish Museum

The Lincoln Parish Museum

The Lincoln Parish Museum ©The Lincoln Parish Museum.org

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Kentucky Warbler

Kentucky Warbler

Kentucky Warbler

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Bayou Segnette State Park Cabins

Bayou Segnette State Park Cabins

Bayou Segnette State Park Cabin ©Louisiana Travel

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LSU Lakes in Baton Rouge

LSU Lakes in Baton Rouge

The LSU Lakes are a great place to get outdoors and go for a run, walk SUP or kayak in Baton Rouge.

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Mitcham Farms Peaches

Mitcham Farms Peaches

Mitcham Farms Peaches ©Mitcham Farms

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Lake Claiborne State Park

Lake Claiborne State Park

Lake Claiborne State Park in Homer, Louisiana

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Historic Dixie Theatre in Ruston

Historic Dixie Theatre in Ruston

Historic Dixie Theatre in Ruston

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Uncle Sam Jam - Jefferson Parish

Uncle Sam Jam - Jefferson Parish

Uncle Sam Jam - Jefferson Parish ©Uncle Same Jam - Facebook

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Grand Isle State Park

Grand Isle State Park

Beachcombers enjoying an afternoon at Grand Isle State Park.

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Grand Isle State Park - Family Friendly fun

Grand Isle State Park - Family Friendly fun

Play in the sand and sun at Grand Isle State Park.

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Audubon Park Carousel

Audubon Park Carousel

Audubon Park Carousel

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Louisiana Festival

Louisiana Festival

Festival Fun in Louisiana

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Fishing on Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Louisiana

Fishing on Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Louisiana

Gorgeous sunsets can accompany your fishing trip on Poverty Point Reservoir State Park.

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Cypress Bend Park's Beach on Toledo Bend Reservoir, louisiana

Cypress Bend Park's Beach on Toledo Bend Reservoir, louisiana

Cypress Bend Park's Beach on Toledo Bend Reservoir in Louisiana.

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Cypremort Point State Park

Cypremort Point State Park

Sunsets are second to none at Cypremort Point State Park.

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Bayou Segnette State Park

Bayou Segnette State Park

Bayou Segnette State Park ©LouisianaTravel.com

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Lincoln Parish Park

City: Ruston

211 Parish Park Rd. Ruston, LA 71270

Website 318-251-5156

Rated as one of the best mountain bike trails in America, Lincoln Parish Park is a treasure for mountain bike lovers and noncyclist too. The ten mile trail offers a challenging and exciting course...

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Garland Gregory Hideaway Park

City: Ruston

Louisiana Tech Campus Ruston, LA 71270

318-257-2000

Garland Gregory Hideaway Park is located on the Louisiana Tech Campus in Ruston. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk and includes several pavilions throughout the park to provide picnic areas,...

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