Grand Isle State Park

Today's temps: High 77º, Low 51º

When we were first thinking about visiting New Orleans, Dennis spotted a State Park way south of New Orleans called Grand Isle. As the crow flies it is about 45 miles away but to drive there its 100 miles and will take 2 hours. Today we drove there to check it out. 

We took Hwy 90 west from the park then picked up Hwy 1 which takes you all the way to the Isle. We stopped at Dots Diner for breakfast and both had biscuits with Julia sauce, a type of gravy with craw fish and vegetables. It was very good.

On the way we drove through several small towns and along a coastal inland waterway. Once we were about 15 miles from Grand Isle the land started to disappear and it became mostly water. We drove over several large bridges and causeways of which one we had to pay a $3.00 toll.

The island is mostly vacation and fishing homes all raised above the ground. Grand Isle State Park is at the east end of the island. The park has 49 drive thru campsites with water and electric and a dump station. There is also tent camping available on the beach. Once we arrived we drove through the campground then parked and walked the beach. It was a beautiful day with sunshine and a slight breeze. On the beach we saw a large flock of shorebirds, perhaps some type of plover or sandpiper and many pelicans flying over the water. We also spotted what we think were porpoises out in the water. The park was very nice and we may want to return someday and spend a week or so there.

I heard from my Mom today that my brother may be able to go home today. That is great news!