Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles has opportunities for birdwatching, ... Located near the boat launch, some cabins at Sam Houston Jones State Park overlook the Calcasieu River, ...

Moss Bluff, LA (KPLC) - The new and improved Sam Houston Jones State Park is set to re-open to the public for the first time since Hurricane Laura ravaged the park back in 2020. The phased re-opening ...

“Our team has done a tremendous job at Sam Houston Jones State Park, from clearing out all the downed trees and debris to rebuilding cabins, pavilions and other areas of the park,” said Lt. Gov. Billy ...

Ten new two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabins already were planned as part of improvements using $16 million in BP oil spill settlement money at five south Louisiana state parks. Concrete slabs for the ...

From weathered cabins to restored historic two-story homes, a Juneteenth tour of 1800s-era houses traces Black Houstonians’ journey from slavery to freedom.

I decided it was high time my little family of four did just that. So we've decided to visit all 21 Louisiana state parks and explore as a family, starting Sunday with Sam Houston Jones State Park ...

Huntsville State Park is not a massive state park by any stretch of the imagination. But it is completely encircled by the much larger Sam Houston National Forest, which includes more than 165,000 ...

In 2020, Sam Houston Jones State Park in Moss Bluff, just north of Lake Charles, took a direct hit from Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit Louisiana.

“Visiting Sam A. Baker State Park, and particularly renting cabins there, is a time-honored family tradition for many,” said Frank Pikus, chief executive officer of Ortega National Parks.

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Caught in the middle of a legal and funding war, the Sam Houston Race Park is being forced to close its doors at midnight. The last televised race airs at 11:50pm. The park's ...

Located near the boat launch, some cabins at Sam Houston Jones State Park overlook the Calcasieu River, while others are tucked further in the woods. By CATHERINE S. COMEAUX | Contributing writer ...