The Atchafalaya at Idlewild Golf Course. The newest to the Audubon Golf Trail, The Atchafalaya at Idlewild offers Louisiana’s most unique golf experience overlooking the magnificent Atchafalaya Basin. This championship, 18-hole, 7,500 yard course in Patterson is surrounded by the wildlife and beauty of the Atchafalaya featuring dramatic elevations and a plantation-style clubhouse. Each hole is named for a unique feature within the Basin, and over 40 species of indigenous flora thrive on the course. Play one of Louisiana's most memorable rounds of golf. Visit www.atchafalayagolf.com.

St. Mary Golf & Country Club. This semi-private, 9-hole course in the Town of Berwick, provides a scenic view of Bayou Teche, a lake that borders the course and plays on four holes. On fairly flat terrain, the course features wide-open fairways, and greens that are slightly elevated and undulating. You can use the additional tees to play an 18-hole round. There’s snack bar in clubhouse. Call (985) 384-8500.

Broken Pine Golf & Country Club. This semi-private, 9-hole course in Franklin features wide-open fairways, medium-sized greens and a water hazard on one hole. This interesting course starts off with a par 3. Cart rentals are $10. Visit the snack bar in clubhouse. Call (337) 828-2572  [Top]

Lake End Park. Lake End Park is a popular outdoor recreational area covering 40 acres on the banks of Lake Palourde adjacent to Grassy Lake and northward to Lake Verret. Lake End Park offers a nice swimming beach, excellent fishing in the lakes and bayous, boating, boat launches and marinas, picnicking, tent and trailer sites and a wonderful setting for outdoor adventure. Call: 504-380-4623.

Kemper Williams Park. This beautiful 290-acre park in Morgan City offers scenic nature and jogging trails, tennis courts, a golf driving range, several baseball diamonds, horseshoe pitching, picnic areas, and camping. Call: 504-395-2298.  [Top]