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In search of an Alligator
Poverty Point Reservoir Marina, LA, February 2026 I’m told that the park has alligators. Thankfully, the gators don’t visit the campsites, unlike some other parks in Louisiana. Today, my goal was to find out where the gators hang out, and hopefully, see one. I started my search by going to the park office and talking…
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Poverty Point Parkway
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, LA, February 2026 Poverty Point Reservoir State Park is, not surprisingly, right near Poverty Point Reservoir. The reservoir is a 2,700 acre man made lake that provides extensive recreational activity for the area, including fishing, boating, birding, and swimming. The west side has a marina, houses, and businesses. The south…
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Poverty Point National Monument
Poverty Point World Heritage Site, LA, February 2026 Poverty Point is a State Historic Site, National Monument, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is owned and operated by the State of Louisiana. Poverty Point is the location of a major cultural and trade center from around 1700 to 1100 BC. Archaeologists have unearthed…