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2026 campaign promotes Louisiana\u2019s natural beauty nationally and worldwide<\/em><\/p>\n

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism announce 2026 as the \u201cYear of Outdoors\u201d in Louisiana. The official announcement came on Saturday, January 17th during the grand reopening of the Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center in Caddo Parish. The yearlong initiative invites visitors and residents alike to discover the state\u2019s natural beauty and recreational opportunities and puts a special emphasis on outdoor activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cLouisiana has earned the title \u2018Sportsman\u2019s Paradise\u2019 because nowhere else offers our unmatched variety of outdoor experiences,\u201d said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. \u201cFrom more than 7,000 miles of coastline to 21 state parks and countless waterways, forests, and wildlife habitats, our outdoors are as diverse as they are unforgettable. \u2018Sportsman\u2019s Paradise\u2019 isn\u2019t just a slogan \u2013 it\u2019s a promise we deliver on every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cYear of Outdoors\u201d will promote an entire array of outdoor opportunities. The great Louisiana outdoors has much to offer with activities ranging from hiking, biking, birding, paddling, fishing, camping and RVing, to swamp tours, festivals, agritourism, walking tours, ziplining, and outdoor dining.<\/p>\n

Lt. Governor Nungesser added, \u201cIn Louisiana, the outdoors aren\u2019t just something you see \u2013 they\u2019re something you feel. Cast a line at sunrise, watch bald eagles soar above cypress swamps, stroll an outdoor art garden, or pick fresh fruit from a family orchard. However you choose to explore, the \u2018Year of Outdoors\u2019 invites you to slow down, reconnect, and Feed Your Soul<\/em>\u00a0right here in Louisiana.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center is an excellent example of outdoor recreation opportunities in Louisiana. The newly completed 24,000-square-foot facility is the first of its kind in the region and offers a dynamic, immersive experience for visitors of all ages. The upgraded Nature Center includes interactive exhibits, live animal displays, a bird of prey aviary, five miles of outdoor hiking trails, and beautifully designed outdoor spaces that showcase the natural beauty of Caddo Parish.<\/p>\n

The great Louisiana outdoors is expansive and world renowned. Poverty Point World Heritage Site<\/a>\u00a0in north Louisiana is one of only 26 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country. The Atchafalaya Swamp Basin<\/a>, which is larger than the Florida Everglades, stretches across 15 parishes in south-central Louisiana. In central Louisiana, the Kisatchie National Forest<\/a>\u00a0includes more than 600,000 acres of rolling piney hills to explore.<\/p>\n

\u201cLouisiana\u2019s natural beauty is ready to welcome visitors. Whether it\u2019s beautiful waterfront dining or ziplining over our swamps, this campaign provides an excellent opportunity for every region of our state to share what makes it uniquely beautiful,\u201d said Assistant Secretary of Tourism Doug Bourgeois.<\/p>\n

In Louisiana, the road less traveled is endless, with undeniable magic that reveals something new every time you visit. To plan your next Louisiana outdoor adventure, visit\u00a0 FindYourLouisianaOutdoors.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CONTACT: Jennifer Berthelot\r\nExplore Louisiana\r\n225-342-8142\r\njberthelot@crt.la.gov\r\n<\/pre>\n
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