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Maxtent Canal

You are standing on one of the levees that protect New Orleans. Because the city lies below sea level, this system of levees and canals is needed to keep it from flooding. The canals also provide...

You are standing on one of the levees that protect New Orleans. Because the city lies below sea level, this system of levees and canals is needed to keep it from flooding. The canals also...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • nwr
  • nature trail

LSU Campus Mounds (16EBR6)

The mounds were created by the First Peoples of North America. Experts believe these hunter-gatherers considered the mounds to be sacred and met there for ceremonial activities and secular events....

The mounds were created by the First Peoples of North America. Experts believe these hunter- gatherers considered the mounds to be sacred and met there for ceremonial activities and...

  • louisiana
  • native americans
  • lsu

Hurricane Katrina

In the early morning hours of August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina swept into coastal Louisiana from the Gulf of Mexico. The eye of the storm passed about 15 miles east of where you are standing. But...

In the early morning hours of August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina swept into coastal Louisiana from the Gulf of Mexico. The eye of the storm passed about 15 miles east of where you are standing. But...

  • louisiana
  • hurricane katrina
  • wildlife
  • nature
  • disaster

Prehistoric Inhabitants Of Bayou Sauvage

Human occupation and settlement of the fertile marshes and estuaries that now include Bayou Sauvage Refuge began before 500 BC. Two local archaeological sites, Big Oak and Little Oak Islands,...

Human occupation and settlement of the fertile marshes and estuaries that now include Bayou Sauvage Refuge began before 500 BC. Two local archaeological sites, Big Oak and Little Oak Islands,...

  • louisiana
  • nature
  • nature walk
  • swamp

Bayou Sauvage Ridge - Geology In The Wetands

No rocks, no geology-right? Actually, once you know what to look for, it's easy to see evidence of geology at work in this wetland environment.<br> The geologic features of the Mississippi River...

No rocks, no geology-right? Actually, once you know what to look for, it's easy to see evidence of geology at work in this wetland environment.<br> The geologic features of the Mississippi River...

  • louisiana
  • geology
  • wetlands. na...
  • nwr

LSU Campus Mounds (16EBR6) - About The Name

The name used to refer to the mounds has been thoughtfully considered by an LSU committee that included representation from Louisiana's Native Tribes. "LSU Campus Mounds" was chosen because the...

The name used to refer to the mounds has been thoughtfully considered by an LSU committee that included representation from Louisiana's Native Tribes. "LSU Campus Mounds" was chosen because...

  • louisiana
  • native american
  • lsu

LSU Campus Mounds (16EBR6) - Recognition of Tribes

These two ancient earthen mounds at the heart of LSU's campus are believed to have been built by the First Peoples in North America. By preserving these mounds, LSU pays respect to the past and...

These two ancient earthen mounds at the heart of LSU's campus are believed to have been built by the First Peoples in North America. By preserving these mounds, LSU pays respect to the past...

  • louisiana
  • native americans
  • lsu

LSU Campus Mounds (16EBR6) - A Time For Action

The mounds are the oldest known human-made earthworks in the Americas. Recent studies now estimate that the mounds could be up to 11,300 years old, updating previous studies that estimated they...

The mounds are the oldest known human-made earthworks in the Americas. Recent studies now estimate that the mounds could be up to 11,300 years old, updating previous studies that estimated they...

  • louisiana
  • native american
  • lsu

Loew's Grand Theatre

THE BRICK IN THIS PANEL IS FROM ALLANTA'S HISTORIC LOEW'S GRAND THEATRE SITE OF 1939 PREMIERE OF "GONE WITH THE WIND." BUILT 1893 DESTROYED BY FIRE 1978

THE BRICK IN THIS PANEL IS FROM ALLANTA'S HISTORIC LOEW'S GRAND THEATRE SITE OF 1939 PREMIERE OF "GONE WITH THE WIND." BUILT 1893 DESTROYED BY FIRE 1978

    Jean-Michel Baquiat (1960 - 1988)

    From 1983 to 1988 renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked here, a former stable owned by friend and mentor Andy Warhol. Basquiat's paintings and other work established notion of high...

    From 1983 to 1988 renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked here, a former stable owned by friend and mentor Andy Warhol. Basquiat's paintings and other work established notion of high...

      Pigeon Point Lighthouse

      Pigeon Point Lighthouse This brick lighthouse was built to incorporate a French, first order Fresnel lens. Although no longer used, the lens is still operable in the lantern room. Previously the...

      Pigeon Point Lighthouse This brick lighthouse was built to incorporate a French, first order Fresnel lens. Although no longer used, the lens is still operable in the lantern room. Previously the...

        Pigeon Point Lighthouse: Civil Engineering Landmark

        California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark American Society of Civil Engineers Founded in 1852 Pigeon Point Lighthouse 1871 San Francisco Section ASCE 1976 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

        California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark American Society of Civil Engineers Founded in 1852 Pigeon Point Lighthouse 1871 San Francisco Section ASCE 1976 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

          Gen Merrill Carriage House

          Gen Merrill Carriage House Named in memory of Genevieve Merrill Dedicated November 9, 2000 Supported by the Atherton Dames Holbrook-Palmer Park Foundation Merril Properties A.C.I.L. Submitted by:...

          Gen Merrill Carriage House Named in memory of Genevieve Merrill Dedicated November 9, 2000 Supported by the Atherton Dames Holbrook-Palmer Park Foundation Merril Properties A.C.I.L. Submitted by:...

            Hanna House

            Hanna House by Frank Lloyd Wright has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Submitted by: Eric Goodill

            Hanna House by Frank Lloyd Wright has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Submitted by: Eric Goodill

              Fray Junipero Serra

              Serra international [logo]   This plaque honors the memory of Fray Junipero Serra “the apostle of California"   who died 200 years ago after a life dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus...

              Serra international [logo]   This plaque honors the memory of Fray Junipero Serra “the apostle of California"   who died 200 years ago after a life dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus...

                Stone River by Andrew Goldsworthy

                Andy Goldsworthy  England, b. 1959   Stone River, 2001 Sandstone   Given in honor of Gerhard Casper, President, Stanford University, 1992–2000, for his vision and commitment to making the arts an...

                Andy Goldsworthy  England, b. 1959   Stone River, 2001 Sandstone   Given in honor of Gerhard Casper, President, Stanford University, 1992–2000, for his vision and commitment to making the arts...

                  Michael Alan Wolder

                  In memory of Michael Alan Wolder 1965–2015 Mike Wolder served with distinction as a graduate student, wildlife biologist, and supervisory wildlife biologist at the Sacramento National Wildlife...

                  In memory of Michael Alan Wolder 1965–2015 Mike Wolder served with distinction as a graduate student, wildlife biologist, and supervisory wildlife biologist at the Sacramento National Wildlife...

                    James Arthur Schuler

                    February 12, 1950 – December 1990 This memorial is dedicated to the memory of Jim Schuler, Fisheries Management Supervisor for the California Department of Fish and Game. Jim's knowledge of and...

                    February 12, 1950 – December 1990 This memorial is dedicated to the memory of Jim Schuler, Fisheries Management Supervisor for the California Department of Fish and Game. Jim's knowledge of and...

                      Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite

                      Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite   The Gaspar de Portolá expedition camped twice near this marker. During Spain's initial colonial thrust into Alta California, the exploration party headed...

                      Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite   The Gaspar de Portolá expedition camped twice near this marker. During Spain's initial colonial thrust into Alta California, the exploration party...

                        Anchor Point Alaska

                        Anchor Point Alaska   Most westerly highway point in North America.   This point is mile 157 Sterling Highway.   Lat:: 59 deg 48.1' north Long.: 151 deg 50.2' west   1971Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                        Anchor Point Alaska   Most westerly highway point in North America.   This point is mile 157 Sterling Highway.   Lat:: 59 deg 48.1' north Long.: 151 deg 50.2' west   1971Submitted by: Eric Goodill