But the Abbeville red, named the iris nelsonii, has only recently moved from private swamp land to a public nature walk in nearby Palmetto Island State Park. “It was natural swamp already.

Registration is open now for Friday's Live Oak Farm Birding Expedition, located near Palmetto Island State Park in Abbeville. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased on the Land Trust for Louisiana ...

Palmetto Island State Park answers that question with its jungle-like atmosphere and peaceful waterways. The park got its name from the fan-shaped palmetto plants that grow wild throughout the grounds ...

Welcome to Palmetto Island State Park, one of the state’s best-kept outdoor secrets. This gorgeous park sits deep in Cajun Country, offering the finest natural beauty south Louisiana has to offer. The ...