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Tourists and tickets
It's been a wild two week run in New Orleans for the tourism industry, led by 7 days of Jazz Fest and multiple late night concerts. I went to a few of them, mostly with friends from out of town. Tourists and outsiders love New Orleans. From our...
Tags: Entertainment Events, Travel, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
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Global Wildlife Center Celebrates Influx of Baby Animals
WGNO NewsIt's a busy season for Wes Thompson at the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom. The 900 acre refuge is home to 35 species and roughly 4,000 animals and each year, they produce hundreds of offspring. “Probably three, four hundred babies...maybe even...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Travel, Wildlife
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Louisiana Updates Mobile App For State Parks
ABC26 NewsThese days, it seems you're only as good as your app. So the Louisiana Office of State Parks updated its app to include games and interactive GPS functions. The GPS function allows you to keep track of the location's of your friends and family. The state...Tags: State Parks, Gardens and Parks, Travel
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Columbus' Ships Dock In Houma
WGNO NewsReplicas of the two ships Christopher Columbus used to discover America are now docked in Houma. Vanessa Bolano gives takes us on board and back in time. “Welcome aboard the Pinta,” exclaims First Mate Stephen Sanger. As you walk on the...Tags: Cruises, Travel, Trips and Vacations
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Drink Beer for a Good Cause!
New Orleans - Enjoy beer and want to adopt a dog? There's an event this weekend right up your alley! The second annual "New Orleans on Tap" hosted by the Bulldog and LA/SPCA is Saturday at City Park.
In addition to the 200 beers on tap for sampling,...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Travel, Dog (animal), WGNO
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What Will Happen To Six Flags Destroyed By Hurricane Katrina Years Ago?
WGNO NEWSSome say it's been like a rollercoaster trying to figure out what to do with the Six Flags amusement park that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, six years ago. Since the storm, Six Flags officials abandoned plans to re-open the city-owned site in New...Tags: Theme Park Vacations, Entertainment, Disasters, Hurricanes, Auction Service
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Forts Deserve to be National Park
It was great news to hear that Louisiana officials are pursuing a new national park for the area in and around the mouth of the Mississippi River. The "Lower Mississippi River National Park", as it’s being dubbed, could become a reality.
Lower...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Gardens and Parks, Travel, National Parks, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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New Orleans East residents say they want another Theme Park
WGNO NewsThe Six Flags theme park in New Orleans East has been shuttered since Katrina. Two years ago Southern Star Amusement publicly announced a plan to revitalize the park with Nickelodeon as it partner. The project which had the backing of former Mayor Ray...Tags: Theme Park Vacations, Six Flags Inc., Gardens and Parks, Travel, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Airport Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
WGNO NewsThe Louis Armstrong International Airport was bustling with holiday travelers Wednesday. It was like clock-work as air travelers made their way to and from the terminals. Sheriff's deputies were at the airport to assist with traffic control. By...Tags: Holidays, Holiday Vacations, Louis Armstrong, Travel, WGNO
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Vandals Target City Park Golf Course
WGNO NewsVandals have struck again at City Park. This time police say they targeted the golf course. Investigators say someone went there after hours and got away with a 500-pound hole marker. The North Course and Driving Range at City Park is a golfer's...Tags: Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Sports, Gardens and Parks, Travel
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Grand Isle Beach Open This Memorial Day, A Year After BP Oil Spill
WGNO NewsOne year ago, Grand Isle Beaches were closed because of the BP oil spill. This Memorial Day, a key section of The Grand Isle State Park is now open for the first time since the spill. It's shaping up to be a very memorable, Memorial Day for Megan...Tags: Environmental Issues, Disasters, Water Pollution, Lifestyle and Leisure, Human Interest
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To Stay or Go? Emergency Shelter List and Contraflow Maps
WGNO NewsTo stay or to go: it may be the most important decision you face during the hurricane season! It's a decision best made now, when you're calm, long before a storm hits. But in some cases, the choice may not be yours. Stay tuned to ABC26 or the Emergency...Tags: Entertainment, Road Transportation, American Red Cross, Disasters, Hurricanes
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