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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, Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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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: Travel, Dog (animal), WGNO, Tourism and Leisure
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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), Travel, National Parks, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Tourism and Leisure
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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., Travel, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Trips and Vacations
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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, Travel, Mark Morris
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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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Sharpshooters Under Consideration For Coyote Problem In City Park
WGNO NewsCoyotes are on the attack, and dogs are in danger. City Park is concerned after two recent attacks. Now officials are considering bringing in NOPD sharpshooters. One of the coyotes that has been roaming City Park was captured on camera. No one knows...Tags: Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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Coyote Spotted in Lakeview Neighborhood
WGNO NewsCoyotes are still proving to be a growing problem in the New Orleans area. The most recent sighting occurred in Lakeview in the 6600 block of Louisville street on Monday. In recent months coyotes have been spotted along the Mississippi River in...Tags: Rabies, Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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Voodoo Fest Crowd Gets Spooky
ABC26 NewsLocals, tourists, the young, and the older have taken over City Park, and the madness is just getting started. ABC26 News Reporter Vanessa Bolano takes us to Voodoo Fest. It's a festival where music and people from all walks of life, and all mental...Tags: Holidays, Religious Festivals, Halloween, Smashing Pumpkins (music group), Festive Events
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City Park is a Pleasant Surprise
New Orleans City park has raised and has spent nearly $80 million on park improvements since Katrina. A combination of insurance proceeds, public and private donations, federal grant money, and city bond sales have helped transform the park back to it'...Tags: Arts, Travel, Arts and Culture, Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Tourism and Leisure
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New Orleans Tackles Childhood Obesity
WGNO NewsNew Orleans is teaming up with first lady Michelle Obama to fight childhood obesity. The Crescent City is the latest to join her "Let's Move" campaign. WGNO News Reporter Vanessa Bolano tells us it's already getting results. They've been training for...Tags: Physical Conditions, Marathon, Mardi Gras, Weight, Elections
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