Lake Road in LaCombe, Louisiana may not look like much, but this long gravel road through the Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge leads you somewhere beautiful…and there is tons of fun (and lovely sights) along the way!

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

Jonathan Chadwick Photography Lake Road borders Bayou LaCombe and it is a popular spot for local families to go fishing and crabbing along the side of the road.

Jonathan Chadwick Photography For the fishermen, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service built a dock and boat launch on the Bayou LaCombe side.

Jonathan Chadwick Photography Whether or not you are looking to cast a line and try to catch dinner, an adventure along Lake Road makes for a lovely day trip!

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

Jonathan Chadwick Photography If you want to extend this day trip drive into a weekend adventure, you will find Glockner’s Homeport down the road, where you can stay overnight to enjoy the outdoor life for a little bit longer.

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

There is a beautiful view waiting for you at the end of Lake Road. On a clear day, you can see the skyline of New Orleans across Lake Pontchartrain! Time your drive just right, and you will have one of the best sunset views in the state.

Jonathan Chadwick Photography

Lake Road borders Bayou LaCombe and it is a popular spot for local families to go fishing and crabbing along the side of the road.

For the fishermen, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service built a dock and boat launch on the Bayou LaCombe side.

Whether or not you are looking to cast a line and try to catch dinner, an adventure along Lake Road makes for a lovely day trip!

If you want to extend this day trip drive into a weekend adventure, you will find Glockner’s Homeport down the road, where you can stay overnight to enjoy the outdoor life for a little bit longer.

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