Fountainbleau State Park
gazing upon the island in the small lake that has a rookery that really comes alive in the late afternoon . You ’ ll see many other locals enjoying nature while they walk their dog on a leash . You can also cross Magazine Street and follow the paved road that goes around the right side of Audubon Zoo . You will end up at The Riverview , known as “ the Fly ” by locals . With sweeping views of the Mississippi River , this is a breezy and scenic place to stroll with your dog and socialize with other dogs and locals . Continue along the other side of the zoo and on your way back toward Magazine Street , notice my favorite live oak tree on the left . It ’ s the first one you will see after you cross the tracks and the back side of the zoo . Locals call it the Tree of Life and many commune with nature on or under the huge branches .
Bayou Segnette State Park offers the best of everything , including four pet-friendly cabins ! Just a 15-minute drive across the Mississippi River from New Orleans , a multitude of recreational opportunities await visitors of all ages . Activities include boating , fishing , camping , canoeing , hiking on the 2.8-mile nature trail ,